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Polk Audio TSi100 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black)
Recommended amplification: 20 100 (watts/ch)Equipped with one 5.25 inch dynamic balance bilaminate composite wooferEquipped with one 1 inch silk/polymer composite dynamic balance dome tweetersPair of high performance bookshelf speakersPair of high performance bookshelf speakersEquipped with one 1 inch silk/polymer composite dynamic balance dome tweetersEquipped with one 5.25 inch dynamic balance bilaminate composite wooferRecommended amplification: 20 100 (watts/ch)Frequency response: 53Hz 25kHz
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26 Reddit comments about Polk Audio TSi100 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black):

u/bambooclad · 6 pointsr/audiophile

http://www.amazon.com/Tripath-TPA3123-Stereo-Amplifier-Supply/dp/B008YBC172/

http://www.amazon.com/SMSL-TDA7492-Integrated-Tripath-Amplifier/dp/B00F0H8TOC/

http://www.amazon.com/Micca-MB42X-Bookshelf-Speakers-Tweeter/dp/B00E7H8GG2

http://www.amazon.com/Mordaunt-Short-Alumni-Bookshelf-Speakers-Black/dp/B0049APO8U

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-TSi100-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00192KF12

http://www.fluance.com/product/SX6_High_Definition_Two_way_Bookshelf_Loudspeakers.eng-12.html

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-BS22-LR-Designed-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers/dp/B008NCD2LG

http://www.amazon.com/Fostex-PMO-4-W-4-Inch-Personal-Speaker/dp/B00CYNT8XG

http://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Elevate-Speakers-Elliptical-Waveguide/dp/B00F3F7OIS

u/zim2411 · 5 pointsr/AVdeals

> Better than built-in TV speakers, cheaper than a 2.1 setup

That's not setting a high standard. If you have analog output from your TV, get a small amp for $70, and a pair of bookshelf speakers for $130, and you'll get far better sound quality than this soundbar.

u/ZeosPantera · 4 pointsr/audiophile

ZuAudio, Polk and several other companies have set there systems up that way. I have even been known to flip most speakers upside down. You just bring the woofer into the dominant position since more sound comes from that part of the speaker anyway.

As long as you aren't concerned with reflections off of a surface there is no determent to the sound. Try it.

u/umdivx · 3 pointsr/hometheater

Fair enough.

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With your budget I'd say something like this....

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Receiver: Denon S540BT for $150 fro A4L

Subwoofer: Dayton Sub1500 for $198

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that leaves you $120 to $150 for a pair of bookshelf speakers. Not the best budget in the world (prefer $300/pair) but for that range

Kilpsch R-15M's

Polk Audio TSi100's

If you can find them on sale the ELAC Debut 2.0's

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They'll be slightly above $500 but not by much.

u/Armsc · 3 pointsr/hometheater

Sounds like you're going to have to the 2.0/2.1 route. This means an amp/AVR(audio video receiver) and a set of speakers (2.0) and maybe a subwoofer added in (2.1).

Another option would be to get a pedestal system/soundbar or some other all inclusive system. Less fuss, less cost, higher wife acceptance score, lower sound quality. The question is what do you want to do? It sounds like you're all about the quick and dirty so I'll focus on those options first.

  • If you want just one single unit then the soundstand/plate/base is the way to go. Examples: LG LAP340, Onkyo LST10, Vizio S2121w, and Sony HT-XT1 all around $200. One optical cable from the TV and you're done. No external subwoofer to sync, link or plug in. Sound should be "uh".

  • Soundbar (Gasp!) "You can really be talking about a soundbar!" Well sub $300 with no wires beyond the TV cabinet...Soundbar. Here is what I say...get one with a wired sub, no more than $200, bass and treble controls. If the wife won't let you get one with an included sub then don't get one. Another option like this would be the Boston Acoustic Cinema set for $180. Again if she won't go for a sub you're out of luck with this as it's the heart of the system.

    Now back to the good stuff. AVR + Speakers is the way to do it right. If the wife won't let you get an AVR like this Denon refurb then you're done, see above options. If she will then you're in business to get a better system. Now you have get some speakers to go with your AVR. Here are some that would work good for you Pioneer BS22, Fluance SX6, and Infinity P163 but you have to get two of these and the Polk TSI100. All of those should be below $300 with wire and optical cable.

    "But Arm you mentioned a 2.1 didn't you?" why yes I did. AVR $130 + Speakers $50 and a sub. Now add in the wires, and cable from above with this sub cable and you're just at your budget. However, you now have a system that should sound pretty freaking good.

u/rustylikeafox · 2 pointsr/vinyl

After several months and hundreds of dollars I think I'm complete!

Turntable:
Kenwood KD-40R. One day I asked my dad if he had a turntable and this is what started it all. We found it in the attic, original box and in great shape. Replaced the needle and I was good to go. (Minus not having anything else, of course)

Speakers:

u/theVelvetDevil · 2 pointsr/vintageaudio

I have a couple of Onkyo receivers from that era. One was my grandparents' and one was a Goodwill find for $10. They're not legendary gear by any means, but they're still better than a lot of what you'll find manufactured today.

I'll take my '80s Onkyo and a pair of decent bookshelf speakers over Beetz or Bose any day.

Speaking of bookshelf speakers, if you want a decent pair on the cheap, grab these guys. Even if you upgrade later, your setup will still work great in the garage or office.

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-TSi100-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00192KF12/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1417692840&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=polk+bookshelf

u/blackjakals · 2 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

There are a lot of clear upgrades in that price bracket. Check out the following:

u/Warvanov · 2 pointsr/hometheater

For $200 you could go in a couple of different directions. Basically, either a decent entry level AVR with a pair of cheap bookshelf speakers, or a cheap stereo amp with a pair of decent entry level bookshelf speakers. If you could bump your budget up to $300 you could get a decent AVR and a decent pair of speakers. (Decent is relative, but I'm using it to mean a step up above "cheap".)

Examples:

Decent AVR and cheap bookshelf speakers.

u/dorekk · 2 pointsr/battlestations

All of these are less than the AudioEngine A2+:

JBL LSR305, $240

SMSL SA-50, $68 plus any of the following:

Micca MB42X, $90

Pioneer BS-22-LR, $116

Polk TSi100, $150

u/ranzLbsgiS · 2 pointsr/techsupport

Here's what I would do to get a great sound system that will work for your ipod. This is much better than any ipod dock, but is not very portable.

  1. power amplifier 50W/ch $103

  2. bookshelf speakers $129

  3. subwoofer $107

  4. mini-jack to RCA converter to plug your ipod or any other device to the amp $3

  5. speaker wire

    The total is over $300 but will be much better than the bose system. You could find cheaper bookshelf speakers that will work too.
u/LocalAmazonBot · 2 pointsr/audiophile

Here are some links for the product in the above comment for different countries:

Link: http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-TSi100-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00192KF12

u/Zeeall · 2 pointsr/audiophile

https://www.amazon.com/Wharfedale-DIA101-BLK-Diamond-10-1-Black/dp/B003B8U9TU/

https://www.amazon.com/Wharfedale-Crystal-CR-4-1-Walnut/dp/B00Y6W2CQI/

https://www.amazon.com/Cambridge-Audio-SX-50-Altavoces-bookshelf/dp/B00ELK7XUA/

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS5-3-Driver-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B00O8YLMVA/

https://www.amazon.com/Fluance-Signature-Bookshelf-Surround-HFS/dp/B01A5UB4JU/

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-TSi200-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B0018QRO9A/

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-TSi100-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00192KF12/

https://www.amazon.com/Acoustics-Compact-Bookshelf-Speakers-Graphite/dp/B00TR1QOEY/

https://www.amazon.com/NHT-SuperOne-2-1-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B00LJX4HCY/

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-BS22-LR-Designed-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers/dp/B008NCD2LG/

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-NS-6490-Bookshelf-Speakers-Finish/dp/B00018Q4GA

https://www.amazon.com/Jamo-Studio-Bookshelf-Speakers-White/dp/B07JJP9J7D/

https://www.amazon.com/Jamo-Studio-803-WL-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B07JJ69L2D/

u/gne1217 · 1 pointr/audiophile

What about these Polk Audio TSi100 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black)
http://amzn.com/B00192KF12

These Behringer EUROLIVE B215XL 1000-Watt 2-Way Pa Speaker System with 15 Woofer And 1.75 Titanium Compression Driver (Black)
http://amzn.com/B0023C6H64

These JBL ES20 High-Performance 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Black, Pair)
http://amzn.com/B00167340E

Or these Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones Designed Bookshelf Loudspeakers
http://amzn.com/B008NCD2LG

This is so hard finding a right pair of speakers I'm about to give up.

u/notavalidsource · 1 pointr/audiophile

My Onkyo TX-8020 receiver is no longer working (my stupid mistake) and I am looking for a decent replacement. $200-300 is my budget, I suppose. I currently have a pair of Polk TSi100 bookshelf speakers and a BIC F12 sub. I do intend on upgrading in the future, but most likely not to 5.1, so I'll be replacing the speakers first. Any suggestions on a decent receiver?

edit: I have my receiver connected to my comp via an ASUS Essence STX sound card. I don't know if this would influence anything at all.

u/kinglyryan · 1 pointr/vinyl

Hey! I could use some help with adding a subwoofer to my setup. Currently I run a Sherwood RX-4508 to Polk Tsi150 bookshelf speakers to play my vinyl. I wanted to add a subwoofer to the setup, so I added the Polk PSW303. Since my receiver doesn't have a dedicated subwoofer input, I simply connected it with speaker wire, just as I did with my speakers. When I play any record, the sound will play for maybe 4 seconds before the entire receiver shuts down (then I have to unplug it and replug it in for it to come back on). I have no idea where to start diagnosing the problem. Any advice would be appreciated- thank you!

u/chillchase · 1 pointr/audiophile

Yamaha R-S202BL Stereo Receiver
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01EMQI2CU/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1519841814&sr=8-2-fkmr1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=yahama+stereo+receiver


Audio Technica AT-LP60B Turntable
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008872SIO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519841897&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=turntable&dpPl=1&dpID=41r7Qsa8SUL&ref=plSrch


Polk Audio TSi100 Bookshelf Speakers
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00192KF12/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519841960&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=polk+bookshelf+speaker&dpPl=1&dpID=410nZ6jqYQL&ref=plSrch



Sorry for the late response. This is definitely a budget setup but honestly it sounds awesome. I couldn’t be happier with this setup.

u/Mike_Rotchisari · 1 pointr/vinyl

If you wouldn't mind saving up an extra $50, I'm a huge fan of my Polk Audio TSi100's. I've compared them (in store) to the Pioneer's MikeyFiveBucks linked, and in my opinion they sound much, much better. They are also only $149 now, as opposed to the $199 I paid before.

Of course, for $100 and under craigslist is going to be your best bet. Hit up your local thrift stores regularly too. I found a pair of Advent/1's for $12, and all they need is a refoaming kit for $25 to be ready to rock. Thrift stores will absolutely give you the best bang for your buck, but you need to be diligent about it.

u/ABUSlVE · 1 pointr/audiophile

Hello I have a POLK PSW10 Subwoofer, along with two Polk TSI100 bookshelf speakers. I was told I would need an amp to power this system, so I was needing help figuring out what amp I should purchase. I do not have much money to spend ~ $100.

Links to what I have:

[TSI100 Bookshelf speakers](https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-TSi100-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00192KF12)

[PSW10 Subwoofer](https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-PSW10-Powered-Subwoofer/dp/B0002KVQBA/ref=pd_bxgy_23_img_3/140-6661619-8896241?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0002KVQBA&pd_rd_r=9f5ca9c7-d3db-4fea-baae-272fadfa5aa7&pd_rd_w=QHypg&pd_rd_wg=KYjo1&pf_rd_p=09627863-9889-4290-b90a-5e9f86682449&pf_rd_r=8YR47SERGPAK8V63FEWB&psc=1&refRID=8YR47SERGPAK8V63FEWB)

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Thank you

u/Brakkio · 1 pointr/audiophile

Hey, been having trouble deciding between similarly priced bookshelves in the $90-$130 range. Here are the speakers I'm looking at. I'll be using these for my 12' x 12' bedroom to listen to music.

Klipsch KB-15 - $130

BIC America DV62si - $105

Fluance SX6 - $130

Pioneer BS22 - $97(Probably the safest option , lots of nice reviews)

Polk Audio TSi100 - $130

Polk Audio T15 - $109

Honestly I could go on and on, there are a lot of speakers in that price range with good reviews on amazon.

u/2kballislife · 1 pointr/hometheater

Ive got a couple more questions if you can maybe answer.

This is my center speaker: https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Center-Channel-Speaker/dp/B000V2SEYQ

And these are my surrounds: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00192KF12?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Would I set the center as small or large? How about the surrounds? I went large and small respectively. I'm waiting on a YPAO replacement mic so I can run it as mine was damaged out the box. I have big tower Polk fronts those were obvious and I set them to large.

TIA for any help appreciate it

u/SmittyJonz · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

On speaker stands or you have a cabinet or other to put them On.? Decent Bookshelf speakers plus the stands take up as Much room and can Cost same as Towers........

Polk TSi 200

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-TSi200-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B0018QRO9A

Center

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Center-Channel-Speaker/dp/B0018QROM2

Polk TSi100 for Surrounds

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-TSi100-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00192KF12

or

Infinity refurbs

R162

https://www.harmanaudio.com/speakers/R162BK-Z.html?

Center

https://www.harmanaudio.com/RC252BK-Z.html?

Surrounds

https://www.harmanaudio.com/speakers/R152BK-Z.html?

sub

https://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Reference-SUB-R12-12/dp/B00K7F651G

or Elacs

https://www.amazon.com/ELAC-Debut-Bookshelf-Speakers-Black/dp/B07B4Q5587

https://www.amazon.com/ELAC-Debut-Center-Speaker-Black/dp/B07B4Q5LW2

or Ascends

http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/htm200/htm200.html

http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/cmt340m/cmt340m.html

u/WhirlwindMonk · 1 pointr/hometheater

I'm more concerned with movies than music, plus I don't have a ton of room. After a bit of searching with your suggestions, I found these bookshelf speakers and this sub. Between the speakers and the receiver, it'll put me at $700, right in my budget.

Are there any cables or wires I need to pick up, or do speakers usually come with what is needed?

u/AndyP79 · 1 pointr/vinyl

You'll need a record player, wether that is by means of free or purchase, you most likely need an amp also, and speakers.
I would recommend the Audio Technica AtLp60. It's cheap at 100 bucks but gets the job done. Next get an amp. For both of these, look to Amazon. Pick up a used or open box Sony Strdh190. If you don't have one, get an Amazon card, use the gift card to help defray the cost. You could get a beans new amp for less that 100. I recommend this one cause it has a phono input. The AT60 I recommend has a preamp I believe, so you'll actually want to hook it up to input 1. But, this allows you to upgrade your turntable if you come across something better at a thrift store or from a friend later. Not all turntables have preamps, if they don't, hook it to the phono input. If they do, line 1.
If you choose to get into cassettes or CD, you also have inputs for those decks as you come across them cheap.
Speakers. With this setup, you'll want speakers that can handle the newer power levels of a modern amp. 100watts. 6 or 8 ohms. Something like a pair of Klipsch bookshelf speakers. The RM 15 I believe is a affordable, new, good sounding speaker. Or some Polks of the same power.
All this, and your set. This isn't going to be everyone's setup, but it gets you started, listenable sound, and upgradable. All this can be had relatively affordable. 100 for the turntable, 125 for the speakers, and less than 150 for the amp if you buy it new. Until you understand more about turntables, avoid used is my suggestion, buy affordable new, nothing to do but follow the instructions.

Sony STRDH190 2-ch Stereo Receiver with Phono Inputs & Bluetooth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WFDR8D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hgWnDb8R2HGM2


Audio-Technica ATLP60 Fully Automatic Stereo Belt Drive Turntable - (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008872SIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hhWnDbN5KDF61


Polk Audio TSi100 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00192KF12/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CiWnDb6W6STNP


Klipsch R-15M Bookshelf Speaker (Pair) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LMF41IY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WjWnDbS7BKBQS


These are all direct to Amazon links. Look in the used sections to get a deal on some of these and save a few bucks.
Someone mentioned it already also. Do this to love the music. Don't collect records to collect records, it's a rabbit hole of money. Just but the bands you like. Listen to an album online before you buy it to see if you'll like it if you don't know who they are. About the elusive 1dollar bin at the record store. Those records may or may not be in great shape, and do you REALLY care about polkas greatest hits from 1963? All your dad or uncles what they listen to and look for some of those records to rock out to.
Good luck. Hope this helps.

PS, my prices mentioned and names of equipment were approximate, go with what's in the links.

u/IAMA_Dumba55_Fan · 1 pointr/audiophile

I am new to the home theater/audio hobby. I am looking to start simple with my new HT setup. I have a receiver, but am looking for new speakers. Can I start with just a front left/right? Are these viable options?

u/bluntopinions · 1 pointr/audiophile

Hey guys, just purchased these Polk TSI 100s:
http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-TSi100-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00192KF12

I have a small studio apartment and don't want to have a giant receiver, but I don't understand how watts work with ohms so I don't feel comfortable buying one of those mini amps without asking first. I'd like to go pretty low on price, but could do up to $150 if it's got a lot of inputs or features. Any advice?