receiver/speaker mating

glemay
glemay Posts: 574
edited June 2003 in Electronics
what mates best with the polk RTi line?

- Denon, Marantz or Yamaha
Main System:
Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

Second System:
Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • dthomps
    dthomps Posts: 352
    edited June 2003
    From reading a lot on the forum, I am sure you will get a few votes for Denon. I Really like Marantz too, but I haven't heard Polk/Marantz together. Yamaha makes some great stuff, and I really enjoy the sound- however with the Rt line I found it a bit bright for myself- My dad has a Yamaha and Polk setup for his bedroom and loves it. Really to each his own. What models are you considering, and what speakers will you be powering?
    Take it easy. Mike
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  • TonyPTX
    TonyPTX Posts: 545
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by glemay
    what mates best with the polk RTi line?

    - Denon, Marantz or Yamaha

    Of the choices listed, I'd say Denon or Marantz. Personally, I don't like the sound of the Yamaha w/RTi's.

    Not on your list is Rotel which would be my first choice over all three.
    Damn....8 lines...I've gotta put my sig on a diet now....
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,783
    edited June 2003
    C'mon Doro- You know you want to do it but we always get bashed every time we do:D
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited June 2003
    Dthomps,

    I currently have a pair of RTi70's. I am planning on buying a CSi40 and a pair of RTi38's. Receiver wise concerning Denon, I'm looking at the AVR-1803. For Marantz, I am looking at the SR5300. And for the Yamaha, I am looking at the RX-V1300. I believe all three are in the same price range.

    Well those are my choices.

    What do you think?
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • STUFFMD
    STUFFMD Posts: 381
    edited June 2003
    ONKYO
    Stuff
    Your system is only as good as your weakest component...!

    OnkyoTX-DS 797
    NAD C270/ Mains
    Mains: LSI9's
    Center: Cs400i /Biwired
    Rear: Fx300i
    Rear Center:CS 245i
    Dvd: Onkyo DVS 555
    Vision RCA 36" Premiere Series
    Bang & Olfsen RX Turntable
    Psw 350 Front/Psw 202 rear
    Kimber Cable 4TC Mains HF
    Monster Originals/Center
    Kimber Interconnects
    Monster XP Everywhere else
    PS2/Gamecube
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited June 2003
    Any of the above + a few more. Arcam, Nad, AMC, Outlaw, etc etc etc.

    Try to demo what can locally. If you have some bookshelf RTi, take them with you to your local shop, and demo them with the gear they have.

    Cheers,
    Rooster
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • dthomps
    dthomps Posts: 352
    edited June 2003
    Hey glemay-
    You are on your way to a grat HT setup. My dad has a very similar system, the one I was referring to above is an rx-v995, (Yamaha) RT600i's, a Cs400i, and a pair of Rt35i's in the rear. I really do like it, but like I said it is a tad bright for my taste. The new Rti line may have solved this problem with the tweeter, from what I read it is "smoother" than the older tri-lam. I must admit that I am a bit biased though, I bought Denon (avr-3801) for myself and I would highly recommend Denon with Polk :D
    I do also like that model Marantz though, and I have seen them for pretty good prices. Either way you can't really lose, they would both make awesome home theaters.
    Mike
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,753
    edited June 2003
    SONY ES
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by F1nut
    SONY ES

    WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,753
    edited June 2003
    Russ,

    I don't know if you're having fun or what, but I am serious. Sony ES is hand built, limited production, very high quality gear. They actually have an astounding amount of awards, patents and accolades. The people who design and work on the ES line have to have worked for Sony for 20 years before they are even considered for the position. They even back it up with one of the best warranties in the business, 5years. Great gear, PERIOD!!!
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • TonyPTX
    TonyPTX Posts: 545
    edited June 2003
    Guys, no flame wars here. Get back to the subject. Don't wanna confuse the newbies.
    Damn....8 lines...I've gotta put my sig on a diet now....
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited June 2003
    Um, Uhh, I was laughing at Frank's sig.

    Yeah, thats the ticket.

    It's just *my* ears, god forbid anyone take my advice as gospel, I'm no pro or anything. ;)

    Cheers,
    Rooster
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • jkratzer
    jkratzer Posts: 148
    edited June 2003
    Because you have RTi70 towers, my choice would be a more powerful receiver such as the Denon 2803 ($799), Denon 3803 ($1199), or go separates with a Rotel or Outlaw. I love my 3803 but if I could do it again, now that I'm more educated on HT equipment, I would go with a Rotel.
    My 7.1 setup consists of:
    Denon 3803
    Panasonic DVD
    RTi70s front
    CSi40 front center
    RTi28s side surround
    FXi30s back surround
    PSW202 Subwoofer - Hey, it's my first sub!
    RCA 46" 4:3 RPTV
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited June 2003
    you can get a rotle at a mid level recever form denon. and i get the quality is beter.
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited June 2003
    you can get a rotle at a mid level recever form denon. and i get the quality is beter. i am looking at the rotel 1066 pre to go with my adcom amp. the olny reason is that the adcom dont have dd-ex and dts es. so that is y i am looking at rotle. i wonder if any of the switching suports hi def?
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  • TonyPTX
    TonyPTX Posts: 545
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by goingganzo
    you can get a rotle at a mid level recever form denon. and i get the quality is beter. i am looking at the rotel 1066 pre to go with my adcom amp. the olny reason is that the adcom dont have dd-ex and dts es. so that is y i am looking at rotle. i wonder if any of the switching suports hi def?

    The newer models of the 1066 do support the 200 MHz bandwidth for HDTV. Chances are if/when you buy your 1066, just specify that you want the upgrade done (should be free and at no charge if the unit is and older stock model). With the newer models, you should also get the free firmware upgrade cable and the newer remote, the RR-1050. Don't get screwed.
    Damn....8 lines...I've gotta put my sig on a diet now....
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by RuSsMaN
    Um, Uhh, I was laughing at Frank's sig.

    :confused:
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,753
    edited June 2003
    Frank,

    Russ has been at the bottle tonight, he knows not what he's saying. ;)
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited June 2003
    OOOOH...I get it!

    Kinda like saying "My Drinking Team has a Rodeo Problem!"
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited June 2003
    What kind of money are you thinking? What kind of features are you looking for? How big is your room, etc? I could suggest McIntosh to B&K, or a vintage Sansui.

    Also not all receivers from a give manufacturer sound alike (to me atleast). This is how they justify the price of their more expensive models after all.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • rwrvpem
    rwrvpem Posts: 32
    edited June 2003
    Take a look at the Denon AVR-4802. Prices have really dropped in the last couple of months. I assume Denon is planning on a new model to replace this one, but I will say I love my 4802 paired with my RT2000i's. I demoed this one after reading Mantis's recommendations on Denon and Polk RT's.

    The combo really sounds crisp and detailed. The speakers really image, and this receiver has lots of power and hookups.

    Just my two cents!

    Rick
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  • setzer808
    setzer808 Posts: 173
    edited June 2003
    I think the following is the clearest I can describe Reciever/Speaker mating:

    The reciever is like a mattress, some like a firm mattress (brighter amp) some like a softer mattress (neutral amp) and so on. Your speakers can be seen as your back...your back my feel better on a soft or on a firm mattress, only you can decide. Its not that any one is better than the other, its just that we each have our own opinions about what is good to us.

    Get what sounds good to you. I have a Yamaha and RTxxi's myself, and love the sound.
    Polk CS245i Center
    Polk RT55i Mains
    Polk RT25i Rears
    Polk PSW-350 Sub -in storage.
    Yamaha RX-V681 A/V Reciever
    Sony SCD-CE595 SACD Player
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  • TonyPTX
    TonyPTX Posts: 545
    edited June 2003
    How's the GF/Wife/significant other fit in here? Are they like the same ole' CD's you keep listening to over and over again? If I change the mattress out does it feel better? Or is it that if I pump it up too hard, too fast I might blow out my speaker :D:p
    Damn....8 lines...I've gotta put my sig on a diet now....
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  • setzer808
    setzer808 Posts: 173
    edited June 2003
    Hmmm....making it an air mattress makes it even more complicated...doh, now the list of variables is getting out of hand. :(
    Polk CS245i Center
    Polk RT55i Mains
    Polk RT25i Rears
    Polk PSW-350 Sub -in storage.
    Yamaha RX-V681 A/V Reciever
    Sony SCD-CE595 SACD Player
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  • BeginnersLuck
    BeginnersLuck Posts: 213
    edited June 2003
    People who use air mattress' (mass market receivers) have bad backs (speakers)... so that variable can be ruled out...heh

    -BL
    TWFTPQ
    Receiver: Outlaw 1050
    Amps: Outlaw M-200 x 3 (Powering Mains and Center)
    Mains: RT800i; Center: CS400i; Surrounds: F/X500i
    Sub1: 214L Vented Tempest
    Sub2: 122L Sealed Tempest
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  • burdette
    burdette Posts: 1,194
    edited June 2003
    Uh... so then a hooker would be like having a demo unit for in-home trial?
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  • setzer808
    setzer808 Posts: 173
    edited June 2003
    God forbid somone adds sheets or pillows to this growing beast of an equation...
    Polk CS245i Center
    Polk RT55i Mains
    Polk RT25i Rears
    Polk PSW-350 Sub -in storage.
    Yamaha RX-V681 A/V Reciever
    Sony SCD-CE595 SACD Player
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  • TonyPTX
    TonyPTX Posts: 545
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by burdette
    Uh... so then a hooker would be like having a demo unit for in-home trial?

    BWAAAHHH...I was waiting for somone to bite...
    Damn....8 lines...I've gotta put my sig on a diet now....
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited June 2003
    Another classic thread... start off comparing Denon vs. Marantz and end up with Simmons vs. BeautyRest...

    glemay,
    Couple nuggets here so far for you, starting with urgings from some to go with higher current models.

    Since your RTi's aren't exactly portable, narrow your search at the local dealer that carries RTi's. If they see you as a serious buyer, they'll swap units around for you. Then see if you can demo the top one at home alongside a Rotel, or other suggested high current model, that may not be available where the RTi's are available.

    Again, if you're serious, the dealers will arrange loaners for you, with the appropriate deposit of course.

    Frank,
    Loved the rodeo comment... :D
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
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