7.1 Help Needed please!

[peekobi]

I just upgraded my Kenwood 6.1 to a Onkyo 7.1 (TX-SR 603X)
I also purchased a CS1 Polk that I figured that I would use as a rear center. All of the new setup diagrams are showing Surround Backs (2) and Surrounds (2) plus the Sub, Fronts (2) and Center. That makes for 8 total speakers and not 7. Do I need to buy another CS1 or return the one I purchased and buy two speakers to match my two rear RT25i's. I'm confused in Cincinnati. Can someone give me the basic 101 on 7.1?

[labrat]

Peekobi,

In order to do 7.1 you do need 7 "full range" speakers plus a sub (the .1) for a total of 8. You probably can use the center you have with the AVR you have for 6.1 OR you can get rid of the rear center and get a matched pair if you want to try 7.1.

Good luck in your audio quest,

Scott

[peekobi]

thanks Scott! Would I be better off keeping the CS245I or the CS1? Is either a better match for the 600's up front? I would then get two others for the back. I'd like to give the 7.1 a try.
DS

[aaharvel]

thanks Scott! Would I be better off keeping the CS245I or the CS1? Is either a better match for the 600's up front? I would then get two others for the back. I'd like to give the 7.1 a try.
DS

sell the cs1. look for rt25i's on the bay. Good luck.

[peekobi]

I cannot find the RT25's on ebay but did find a set of RT35's for $130/pair. What do you think?

[peekobi]

Can anyone tell me how a pair of 4 year old RT35's would stack up against a brand new pair of Monitor 30's. Can't decide not knowing too much about either?
Thanks!

[aaharvel]

rt35's are a much better speaker than the monitor 30's imo.
they're basically the older version of the current rti lineup.

If they're in good cosmetic and working condition, $130 is a good deal.

35's for the sides. move the 25i's to the back.

[beardog03]

I agree with aaharvel..

[peekobi]

Thanks guys!

[aaharvel]

Peekobi, i just looked up your rt35's on e-bay. Damage on the sides of 1speaker but "not too bad" ?

Where's the damage? Why doesn't the camera pic show it. Might want to hold off on that one or better yet ask the seller wtf is going on.

[peekobi]

I bought them this morning. We e-mailed back & forth and he said it was minimal and cosmetic. I figured I can't go wrong for $130