Home theater in wall speaker system

[spphoenix]

Hello,

I am looking to purchase a home theater system for the great room in my house. I was wondering what you guys recommended. I would like to keep the cost around $1000 if possible (this price does not include the receiver). I would like to do a 7.2 channel in wall/ ceiling system, 2 in wall, 4 ceiling, 1 center.

The system I have put together so far is:
Polk Audio RC85i ($164, pair)
Polk Audio RC80i ($131.76, pair)
Infinity ERS HV250 ($159.99)
Definitive Technology ProSub 60 *2 ($171.98)

I also have a vaulted ceiling, not sure if that needs to be taken into account when selecting the ceiling speakers, positioning and all.

Your thoughts? Thanks.

[Kim]

That's a really good price for the RC85i's and RC80i's. Is the dealer Crutchfield?
The only thing I would be concerned about is the timbre matching between the RC85i's and the Infinity ERS HV250 center. If possible I would suggest purchasing a second pair of RC85i's and use one just for the center channel speaker and keep the spare for a back up. Hope this helps.

[spphoenix]

I was thinking that to. Is there an advantage to a center speaker? And if so what would you recommend.

The polks and subs are from amazon, the center from crutchfield.

[nguyendot]

There is no advantage, unless it is timbre (voice) matched with the rest of your speakers. This way your front sound stage remains constant when the sound moves.

[spphoenix]

So no advantage to buying a polk center speaker over another pair of the rc85's?

What about the vaulted ceiling thing, can I am the speakers down or will it not matter sound wise? I know I can aim the tweeters, I am wondering about the mid level speaker.

[cnoat]

I beleive the csi series are timbered matched to the rci's.I can tell you from exp.The csi5 is a great center if you have the space.It is a beast.One call has them for 249.00

[spphoenix]

That sounds good. So will the system I have already specked out work than?

[jaliscojorge]

so would the csi5 be a good match with the rc80is that I am using as front speakers?

[vincent vega]

so would the csi5 be a good match with the rc80is that I am using as front speakers?

No. The better match for the Csi5 would be the Tc series. These are a great value:
http://www.jr.com/polk-audio/pe/POK_TC615I/

[jaliscojorge]

No. The better match for the Csi5 would be the Tc series. These are a great value:
http://www.jr.com/polk-audio/pe/POK_TC615I/

Then what center channel do I need to match the RC80is?

[vincent vega]

Then what center channel do I need to match the RC80is?

The series would be Cs10, Cs20, Cs2, or any Tsi centers which are the newer generation of the Monitors.
Good deals on newegg.

[jaliscojorge]

The series would be Cs10, Cs20, Cs2, or any Tsi centers which are the newer generation of the Monitors.
Good deals on newegg.

So if I get the csi5 would I be disappointed or would it just be too much for the rc80is?