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New member Username: Billru44Post Number: 6 Registered: Jan-05 | Hey, I currently have Bose 201 speakers as my front 2 speakers. I am looking to move these to rear and get new front speakers. I saw some good reviews on the Polk Monitor 50's. Are they a step up from my current Bose 201's? Any other recommendations? |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5826 Registered: Feb-05 | Best cheap entry level speaker that's available at a big box store are the Infinity Primus series. |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyPost Number: 1641 Registered: Oct-04 | Bill, what's your budget? What's your other equipment? |
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New member Username: Billru44Post Number: 7 Registered: Jan-05 | Probably $500 budget. All i have now is Front Bose 201 speakers. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5833 Registered: Feb-05 | He also asked what the rest of your gear is...receiver and source (cd, dvd etc). |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyPost Number: 1643 Registered: Oct-04 | Bill, Do you have a receiver/amp? Do you need a CD and/or DVD player? What percentage of music/HT will the system be used for? How big is your room? What kind of music do you listen to? |
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New member Username: Billru44Post Number: 8 Registered: Jan-05 | I have a JVC 8040B receiver. Probably 40% music / 60% movies. I like all kinds of music. Hard rock, reggae, etc. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5835 Registered: Feb-05 | I'll stick with my original recommendation...Infinity Primus Series. |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyPost Number: 1644 Registered: Oct-04 | I agree with Art. Infinity Primus Primus P362 $420/pair w/FREE s/h http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Infinity-Primus-P362-Single-Tower-Speaker/2 346641/product.html?kid=2001755370&cid=125627&searchtype=k&keywords=INFINITY%20P RIMUS%20P362 |
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Bronze Member Username: Billru44Post Number: 11 Registered: Jan-05 | That's a good price plus the free shipping too! So, would those be compatible with my JVC 8040B receiver? Would these be a noticable upgrade from my current Bose 201? Also, I'm looking for clarity at lower levels. Not really into cranking up the sound. Is this speaker good for that too? If so, i think i'm gonna order it! |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyPost Number: 1645 Registered: Oct-04 | You can search until smoke comes out of your ears & your keyboard melts, and you will not find a better deal, given your budget. This review of the previous generation Primus 360 should help http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/605infinity/ . I think the new Primus P362 improves up the older generation in several ways, not least of which is build quality. https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/products/new/270824.html |
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Bronze Member Username: Billru44Post Number: 12 Registered: Jan-05 | Cool. Thanks for all the help. I just ordered these bad boys. And since i was a new Overstock customer, i got an additional 10% off. So, all together w/ shipping, $377 for the pair! |
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Bronze Member Username: Billru44Post Number: 13 Registered: Jan-05 | Thanks! I just ordered these bad boys and since i was a new Overstock customer, i got extra 10% off. So, grand total for the pair = $377 |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyPost Number: 1646 Registered: Oct-04 | That's fantastic. Get back to us when you set them up. |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyPost Number: 1647 Registered: Oct-04 | ...hmmm $377/pr. aye, nah! my wife would kill me. |
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Bronze Member Username: Billru44Post Number: 18 Registered: Jan-05 | FYI, I just got the speakers via UPS and they are fantastic! Now all i need is a center speaker. Any recommendation between the Infinity PC250 and PC350 to match the Primus 362s? |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyBrooklyn, NY United States Post Number: 1678 Registered: Oct-04 | Without a doubt, go with the larger PC350 if you can. |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyBrooklyn, NY United States Post Number: 1679 Registered: Oct-04 | http://www.garrett-smarthome.com/proddetail.php?prod=infinitypc350 |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyBrooklyn, NY United States Post Number: 1680 Registered: Oct-04 | How'bout you post a pic of them? |