Swap out Polk Monitors for Infinity Beta?

[bjornb17]

Hi guys,

As you probably know, i got some Polk Monitors a couple weeks ago:

2x Monitor 70
2x Monitor 30
CS2
PSW10

I found an authorized dealer online that sells Infinity Betas, and after tax + shipping, I'd only have to spend $100 more for the followings setup:

2x Infinity Beta 50
2x Infinity Beta ES250 (surrounds)
Infinity Beta C360


I also have a Velodyne CHT-12 that i'd use in either case. Should i just go ahead and get the Infinities?

[GMichael]

Hi Bjornb17,

I thought you liked your Polks? What happened?

I like the Beta's very much but don't think I understand.

[bjornb17]

Yep i sure do like them! That's why im so confused right now myself. I was wondering if the Betas are good enough to consider swapping them out. I was originally going to buy them from CC but they were sold out so they gave me the Polks instead. Now that i can get the Betas for a good price im second guessing msyelf here. What should i do

[GMichael]

Yep i sure do like them! That's why im so confused right now myself. I was wondering if the Betas are good enough to consider swapping them out. I was originally going to buy them from CC but they were sold out so they gave me the Polks instead. Now that i can get the Betas for a good price im second guessing msyelf here. What should i do

Grab a few of your favorite CD's and DVD's. Pack a lunch. And go to CC and listen till you know which one's you like best. Try to use an amp that's like the one you have. They do still have HK's right? Lock yourself in, and don't come out until there is no question left in your mind as to which are best.
Can you return the Polks?
Can you return the Beta's?

If you answered yes to both of these questions, bring both home for a couple of weeks to do some more listening.

[bjornb17]

Grab a few of your favorite CD's and DVD's. Pack a lunch. And go to CC and listen till you know which one's you like best. Try to use an amp that's like the one you have. They do still have HK's right? Lock yourself in, and don't come out until there is no question left in your mind as to which are best.
Can you return the Polks?
Can you return the Beta's?

If you answered yes to both of these questions, bring both home for a couple of weeks to do some more listening.

I can return the Polks (just have to drive 16 miles to CC), but I probably cant return the infinities since they would be ordered online and I wouldnt want to pay the return shipment fees. they only have the Beta 20s left at circuit city, and doing a side by side comparison between them and the Monitor 30s, i liked the Betas by a slight margin. however i cant do a monitor70 to beta 50 comparison since they dont carry the Betas anymore (discontinued i guess).

I think my biggest hesistation is that I don't want to rip circuit city off by returning perfectly good speakers. Then again, their website had listed the betas in stock when i ordered them only to find out it was an error. man o man

[GMichael]

I can return the Polks (just have to drive 16 miles to CC), but I probably cant return the infinities since they would be ordered online and I wouldnt want to pay the return shipment fees. they only have the Beta 20s left at circuit city, and doing a side by side comparison between them and the Monitor 30s, i liked the Betas by a slight margin. however i cant do a monitor70 to beta 50 comparison since they dont carry the Betas anymore (discontinued i guess).

I think my biggest hesistation is that I don't want to rip circuit city off by returning perfectly good speakers. Then again, their website had listed the betas in stock when i ordered them only to find out it was an error. man o man

Oh man are you ever in a pickle now. You know of coarse, that no matter which one you pick you'll wish you got the other. No way out man.
The good part is that they are both pretty good speakers. Good luck with your decision. I don't think there is anything else I can offer.
Sorry

[SlumpBuster]

I think my biggest hesistation is that I don't want to rip circuit city off by returning perfectly good speakers. Then again, their website had listed the betas in stock when i ordered them only to find out it was an error. man o man

If that is the only thing holding you back, return the Polks and get the Betas. If CC doesn't want returns, they shouldn't have a 30 day return policy printed right on the receipt. Even if the Betas don't cure your upgrade bug, if you are getting a good price anyway. New speakers never killed anyone.