Need advice for subwoofer + Speaker package

tali219 · 03-14-03, 06:36 PM

I really want to complete our home theatre system so I think I have finally narrowed down my choice for the speakers:

Harmon Kardon HKTS12

or

JBL SCS150SI

or

Polk RM6005 - If I get this, Circuit City has a $ 100 off, if I buy it with the Polk 10" 50-Watt Subwoofer (PLK PSW202BLACK)

The H/K and the JBL both have 150 watt subwoofer. I could pair the 6005 with this subwoofer, Polk 8" 100-Watt Subwoofer (PLK PSW303BLACK) and the price will almost be similar with the H/K or JBL.

My questions are:

Is it worth paying $ 150 more for an upgrade of the subwoofer from 50- watt to 100-watt?

Assuming I went for the Polk RM/6005 and Polk 8" 100-Watt Subwoofer (PLK PSW303BLACK) combination, would this be better than the H/K or the JBL speaker system?

The receiver I am getting is probably the Pioneer VSX-D811S or the Denon 1803. Is the Denon significantly better than the Pioneer?

Thanks to everybody who have helped me with my numerous questions!

cdrakejr · 03-15-03, 04:41 AM

Here are a couple of links with some info that may help.
The reviews can be a guide but, as you know, listening to your choices will be the deciding factor.

http://electronics.cnet.com/electron...tml?tag=rating
http://electronics.cnet.com/electron...tml?tag=ont-ha

The second link will give you a wealth of info on your speaker choices and what else is out there.

Good luck!

drmoze · 03-15-03, 10:15 AM

Good choice on the receiver. No contest between the DEnon and the Pioneer; the 1803 will simply sound better, cleaner, louder.

As for speakers, the 'packages' you note have gotten good reviews. If I were buying speakers right now, I would pick up 5 NHT Superzeros from onecall ($67 each), and look around for a good sub to match. Perhaps a used/refurb NHT sub, as they tend to match well with the SZs. The SZs are also quite small yet have a really open, clear sound. They wiull sing with a good high-current amp like the Denon.

cowanrg · 03-15-03, 10:07 PM

i definately agree with the super zero's. great little speakers.

03-14-03, 06:36 PM	#1
tali219 Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 230	Need advice for subwoofer + Speaker package I really want to complete our home theatre system so I think I have finally narrowed down my choice for the speakers: Harmon Kardon HKTS12 or JBL SCS150SI or Polk RM6005 - If I get this, Circuit City has a $ 100 off, if I buy it with the Polk 10" 50-Watt Subwoofer (PLK PSW202BLACK) The H/K and the JBL both have 150 watt subwoofer. I could pair the 6005 with this subwoofer, Polk 8" 100-Watt Subwoofer (PLK PSW303BLACK) and the price will almost be similar with the H/K or JBL. My questions are: Is it worth paying $ 150 more for an upgrade of the subwoofer from 50- watt to 100-watt? Assuming I went for the Polk RM/6005 and Polk 8" 100-Watt Subwoofer (PLK PSW303BLACK) combination, would this be better than the H/K or the JBL speaker system? The receiver I am getting is probably the Pioneer VSX-D811S or the Denon 1803. Is the Denon significantly better than the Pioneer? Thanks to everybody who have helped me with my numerous questions!

03-15-03, 04:41 AM	#2
cdrakejr Cool New Member Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 29	Here are a couple of links with some info that may help. The reviews can be a guide but, as you know, listening to your choices will be the deciding factor. http://electronics.cnet.com/electron...tml?tag=rating http://electronics.cnet.com/electron...tml?tag=ont-ha The second link will give you a wealth of info on your speaker choices and what else is out there. Good luck! Last edited by cdrakejr; 03-15-03 at 04:58 AM.

03-15-03, 10:15 AM	#3
drmoze DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New York City Posts: 5,193	Good choice on the receiver. No contest between the DEnon and the Pioneer; the 1803 will simply sound better, cleaner, louder. As for speakers, the 'packages' you note have gotten good reviews. If I were buying speakers right now, I would pick up 5 NHT Superzeros from onecall ($67 each), and look around for a good sub to match. Perhaps a used/refurb NHT sub, as they tend to match well with the SZs. The SZs are also quite small yet have a really open, clear sound. They wiull sing with a good high-current amp like the Denon. __________________ NOT THE SAME: affect/effect; lose/loose; compliment/complement; then/than; palate/palette; site/sight; peek/peak/pique; advice/advise; allude/elude; holy/wholly; accept/except SPELL: d-e-f-i-n-i-t-e; r-i-d-i-c-u-l-o-u-s; r-e-f-r-i-g-e-r-a-t-o-r; w-e-i-r-d; c-e-i-l-i-n-g; s-e-p-a-r-a-t-e NOT ENGLISH: alot; wallah; spendy; would of; could of

03-15-03, 10:07 PM	#4
cowanrg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 269	i definately agree with the super zero's. great little speakers. __________________ System: Fronts: Magnepan Tympani 1D, Surrounds: Magnepan SMGc, bi-wired audioquest pike's peak, Yamaha RXV-1300, Audioquest Jaguar IC;s, Audioquest HDMI-3, Denon DVD-3910, 2x Rotel MB-1070's, dual Velodyne HGS15x's. woohoo!