[woodsyi]

One of the Polk SDA2 is blown.  One tweeter is blown and there is a loud pop every time power is connected.  I am guessing a blown out cap.  These are 30 years old and I don't think they are worth fixing.  So I have been looking around for a replacement.  The rest of the surrounds are 1st generation Aperion Intimus (5.1)  All 7 channels are powered by Outlaw 200x7 amp.  I was thinking of getting Aperion Intimus 6 to match the sound.  There is a used pair (Intimus 6T) I can get on E-bay for $632 shipped.  Then I came across this Polk RTi12.  They are new direct from Polk and so have warranty.  The color matches the surrounds even though they are from different companies.  The Aperion Intimus 6 mentioned earlier is black and do not match the surrounds. 

My HT is strictly for TV watching and I don't do audio.  My wife listens to it on Fios music channels when we eat in the dining room but that's about it.  I don't need high end stuff here.  I just want to hear dialogues clearly on movies.

Are the Polk Audio RTi12s good?  Should I go Aperion or something else?

P.S.  New Aperion Intimus 5T (6T apparently not available) shipped free from Aperion is $798, same as Polk RTi12.

[Phil A]

The Aperions are probably fine.  There's plenty of choices.  Here's a couple more:

http://www.chanemusiccinema.com/chane-loudspeakers
http://elac.us/debutproducts/

[rollo]

Woodsyi for home theater the Polks are excellent. After your wine and great food they will be just fine.


charles

[bunky]

Hey Woodsyi , I would spend a few more dollars and buy these Lorelei's. listening to Scanspeak drivers may help improve digestion at dinner time     http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=135388.0