What are the wattage ratings (RMS?) for these, and would they be compatible with the Polk CS10 center channel speaker? Thanks
363353
The speakers are recommended to be driven with 20-125 watt amp. I use my RM8s as surround speakers for the Polk CSI-A6 and an old pair of RTA 11s. When compared with that setup they are a little bright and less full sounding. They work well for surrounds in my situation. I don't know about the CS10. I would ask your question on a Polk forum for a more informed answer.
378392
I had to look those critters up.. and this is what I was looking for, 'RMS power of 200 watts and 8 Ohm impedance.' Yes, you can use the 2113C with these. I highly recommend you follow this guide from Dolby Labs. http://www.dolby.com/us/en/consumer/setup/connection-guide/home-theater-speaker-guide/index.html to complete your set up. Also, run the Audessey calibration routine.
1395494
Hello... When matching speakers you want to get the specs close. Klipsch F-20, very nice speaker by the way. Frequency Response 38Hz-23KHz 3dB SENSITIVITY: 95.5dB @ 2.83V / 1m Polk Audio CS10 Center Frequency Response 53Hz-25kHz SENSITIVITY 91 dB The Klipsch will be a little louder then the Polk with a little wider frequency response. Your Yamaha receiver can adjust the center channels out put to blend in the center a little more so you can hear it. Also you want to look at the RMS watts. Polk is 125watts RMS. Klipsch is only 100watts RMS. Yamaha RX-V375 AV is 100watts per channel, 70watts RMS x 2 channel. So the out come, you should be fine. your mids and highs will be better with the Klipsch towers. You will have a little more lows from the Polk, but that could make the vocals from the center channel sound more natural. Also your receiver can adjust if you use the microphone to self adjust instead of doing it by ear. It will be fine.. Should sound good and I think you would be happy..
1301543
They have an eight ohm impedance. The Polk website has a very complete list of the specs.
1322774
I am not sure the exact wattage rating but my reciever puts 80w per channel and I wouldn't go much higher than that. The speakers are clear, but also keep in mind the subwoofer is not powered. I was unaware of this, when the description says "200w" I thought it had a 200w sub amp. I had to purchase a separate subwoofer. Average speakers for a low price.
254692
I would think so. Since they are rated at 89-90 for sensitivity and have 8 ohm impedance the Emotiva should drive them with ease. They drive my PSB Synchrony 1bs with a 2c center channel flawlessly, and those are not as sensitive as the Polks and are rated at 4-6 ohms.
2255779
Don't know the specs on those speakers, it really pushes 2 RF P3 shallow 10s though.300w rms 600w peak
223554
The wattage listing on these is not correct at all. They are ok for replacing factory speakers, but if you put 800 to them they would pop in a second.
1376047
I used them for the front and back side speakers. I would not use them for the center channel speaker. I use a center speaker that sets just below my television, but this is strictly a personal preference.
638528
I recommend a good heavy duty speaker wire with banana plugs. Search Amazon in speaker wire with banana plug ends. On the sub, I use a Yamaha 10" which is somewhat overkill for the Polk speakers. I've been using juat the two Polk speakers on their own and the bass from these speakers is crazy. I turned off the sub since the bass was too much with both.
46634
The idea is to use these on desktop monitors. The Polks are large, floorstanding speakers. The IsoAcoustics will be too small in comparison to your speakers. Since you need bigger stands, you should have a look at IsoAcoustics Modular Series: http://www.isoacoustics.com/modularseries.php
1304265
These are rated for 80 watts RMS and I wouldn't advise going over that figure. I'm running mine on a Kenwood amp at 50 watts per channel RMS. They sound excellent! They do tend to distort a bit with a lot of bass so I've installed base blockers on my set. Great choice if you're looking for sound quality but I'd look elsewhere if you're goal is to entertain the neighborhood.
1323139
I am running them with 50 watts per channel from a kenwood double din deck and they do very well. Using a 4x100watt amp would give you more punch but any good amp with more than that is overkill for these speakers.
2258962
Not sure if this is what you meant, but this is directly from Martin Logan website. (65-25 kHz, 90 dB) I actually matched these up the Polk Audio TL3 Black Center Speaker, works well and matches the color perfectly.
401396
I really wish I could help but. We ordered these and they never came. We ended up going with a different set of Polk Audio speakers like the ones we already had. Sorry. :(
1736207
That's a fairly variable question. The speakers depend a lot on the answer. Even within the same OHMS rating the amount needed to rightly power a set varies a lot. All I can say is these are plenty powerful for a 10x10 room using some vintage Scott s-15 speakers from 1969 with 10 inch subs + a dedicated 10 inch sub on the floor. Probably wont answer your question but you would need to include a lot more variables to get a good answer.
87407
I have a Yamaha with 120 watts per channel. That seems like plenty of power.I don't know if I'd use less than 80. Good speakers for the money