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Im looking for a pair to add to my receiver. I had a decent pair of very old Advent IIs but the drivers are blown probably from age.
I am looking at two Sony’s for $99 at amazon or two Polks for $109 (with promo) at newegg.
They will be used for home audio hooked up to a receiver (Movies, Music, Gaming). Bass is important to me but quality is the most important as a woofer can always be purchased.
Whats the best bang assuming quality is most important and not the $10 difference? Will the Sonys have a lot more Bass – if so is it good bass?
Polk Monitor 40s ($109 at newegg with promo):
http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Monitor-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B0002ZSFTQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290202
Sony SS B3000 for $99:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SS-B3000-Bookshelf-Speakers-8-Inch/dp/B000OG6I6A/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2CC7K8Z04SJIW&colid=7MJ72M08NTP9
Thanks in advance for your input!
Polk wins–by a mile: Sony speakers are mediocre at best. Sony specializes in electronics, not speakers. Polk Audio is a speaker manufacturer, period.
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