How does this model compare to the Polk RC80i ?
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I had actually emailed polk tech support to ask that question before buying. They indicated that the MC80 was the better product line and used higher quality materials. I haven't personally listened to the RC80i and then the MC80 directly so I can't say exactly what the difference in quality of components means in terms of the sound - the MC80 sounds very lifelike with voice reproduction and i would guess it is slightly better than the RC80i.
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This model seems to have better sound response and seems to be more eficient. I have it as the front speakers in my living and the rc80i as the surround and it's a good combination. In my opinion. Hope this helps!!
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Try CNET reviews and here is a link that provides some of the specs. http://speakerreviews.info/polk-audio-rm85-5-channel-home-theater-system-reviews/ These are really good sounding speakers.
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I bought my TX-SR806 on 03/16/09 for 639.00. I was watching prices for awhile and finally dropped the hammer. It seems I finally made a good decision. I am now reading the manual. That is always fun. I ran the Audyssey set up and received no error messages, so I suppose it was done correctly. I am not really happy with the bass of my system. I bought a Polk RM95 5 pack and the PSW111 subwoofer. Still studying the Polk manual on subwoofer hook up. Charles
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The Energy Elite has better bass and clarity than the polk. When I used to work at Magnolia Home Theater in BestBuy, we would sell these sounds bars over the polk's in a demo every time. If you had to compare this sound bar to another one, it would be Bose not Polk.
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You can go for the Polk Audio TRiA Series because you could take advantage of its Bi-Amp feature. I personally use a pair of Floorstanding speakers, but the RTiAs are rock-solid!!
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I've been looking into this for a few weeks now and decided to take the plunge. I have heard such good things about it and can't wait for it to arrive tomorrow. I'm only hooking up to it a PS3, my 42" plasma, and my Verizon FIOS box. I can't wait to use it with my new Polk Audio TSI 400s and 200 speakers. How is Polk's audio quality? It must be pretty good since you are still using your antique Polk speakers.
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I only have a klipsch subwoofer so I dont have a way to compare but the polks sound great even a high volume
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I haven't tried Polk DB6501's before, but I have owned a sub, and 2 door speakers from them in 2011, The are not very high in quality from what I have experienced. I own the SPR-60C Alpines, and they are crystal clear, but they don't go very deep (around 70hz minimal) but accuracy and quality is very good, they handle a lot of power and are incredibly precise. Hope this helps
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it all depends on how much money you have .... most of the top brands are great Polk, Rockford, Kenwood, my favorite is focal but way $$$$$$ alpine makes a nice one for under 200 Pioneer has one for 300 ish but you can spend 1000's ..... I like to match so I would go with Polk they pad4000 or d2000 are not much
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All you need to do is go to the polk website and compare the specs. In my opinion I don't believe there is much if any of a sound difference between the two. At least that's how it looks on paper. I can't be 100% sure on that, as i haven't heard the C-15 for my self. As i stated in my review, the polk C-S 10 seems to blend in with my polk monitor 60 series II nicely, so that's all i was concerned about before i purchased the it. Hope this was helpful. Good luck.
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I used Polk speakers but that's because I'm a long time user of them and don't mind paying the higher price. I know others that have used different speakers and are just as happy
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My opinion the Polk, I bought the JL's for my Harley and they get distorted easily, I switched to the Polk MM and I can hear the music clearly on the highway.
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personally i think (one) should have towers that go down to or close to 20Hz and no sub, or bookshelves (to save space) and a sub that goes down to about 20Hz. (Yamaha YST-SW315) i do not see what good big towers are for anymore if you are going to have a sub and then set your receiver to cut low frequencies to 80Hz and higher anyway? keep in mind humans are only supposed to be able to hear between 20Hz and 20Khz. and check your receiver for your cross over settings. mine for instance are 50, 80, 100, 150Hz. use that as a guide to how low you want your bookshelves to go. my books cut off at 50Hz, so i dont want to use the 50 (to not put too much of a load on my books thus making them better midranges. i can use 80 and 100 but not 150, because my sub stops at 140Hz. if your receiver has more and smaller increments for the cross over than mine you will have more options for your bookshelves. my polks (RTi4) go down to 50Hz and sound pretty good and deep at moderate volumes, about the same as the 12" towers they replaced.... but if you want to turn it up to "louder" volumes they become a bit more stressed, not as accurate and want to distort. which is why i got the sub. i got the books in the first place because i was getting sick of the amount of space the towers took up (4 - 12"woofers) the polk TSi200's look like the best "match" for the 'Polk Cs20 center', but the RTi4's are only missing a few less in lower freq. (which you might not need anyway due to the Xover thing) and has 1 5.25" 'driver' where the TSi has 2. the RTi4 is a little more than HALF the price of the TSi200's. ---also keep in mind among all these types of reviews, 'taste in sound' is subjective.---
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Don't understand foss's comment re: junk. What's not to like about deep rich bass and a great midrange. Might like a little more high end. My system replaced my Onkyo 5 speaker surround system and sounds nearly as good but I can relocate the polk where I want.
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I went to BB to listen to the Klipsch with a variety of different receivers and I would say go with the Energy RC micro's. I think they sound much better and it's odd since they are the same company. I paired my speakers with the Onkyo sr 507 and its sounds great.
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I own polk monitors 30 slightly smaller 5 1/2 woofer but 1 "tweeter, from either bookshelf bass will be lacking, these two are close but the primus 163 imo is better very nice sound it is a large bookshelf, solid, heavy nice grill. I really like the primus 163, the primus are a great speaker for the price I have compared far and wide you can't beat the quality for the cost. set up is 2 363, p351 and 2 163 and a f 12 sub power is emotiva fusion 8100 and xpa 3
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Don't know but the 82 is floor standing and has two woofers (more low end) - I would say if you have the room RF-82's would be a better sounding speaker system.