"DavidBaum1970" wrote in message@mb-m25.aol.com...
> Hello.
>
> I am interested in turning my existing stereo system into a home theater
system
> and I have a few speaker questions. Right now, I have a pair of paradigm
> speakers and an old pair of polk bookshelf speakers (that I am actually
using
> as the paradigm speaker stands). First question, can I use the Polks as
my
> rear speakers? Also, if I get a center speaker where should it be
located? I
> have a Sony 27" Wega TV and don't think I can place a center speaker on
top of
> the TV. Finally any recomendatiosn for both Subwoofer and or center
speaker
> would be greatly appreciated. Have a great night.
>
> David

Yes, the polks can be used as rears, though getting speakers that are the
same brand and similar quality to the fronts is preferable. The center
speaker absolutely should be designed to match the front pair. I had a pair
of paradigm mini-monitors and paradigm center channel (cc350) that sounded
great. The center speaker should go as close to the tv as possible, either
above or below. Perhaps you could build a shelf of some sort to support it.
For the subwoofer, you don't need to stay with the same brand. You'll need
to give a price range to get recommendations though.

Ron

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