SPEAKERS! LSi or RTi

mole'
mole' Posts: 3,160
edited August 2010 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
im looking to get some new speakers. looking at the LSi or RTi Floorstanding speakers. i would rather pick them up from the SoCal area, but will drive more if i find a good deal.

if you know a good place that has them new, please post a link.

LSi 15/25 RTi a9

thanks for looking.
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2010
    Fry's Electronics always has 15's and 25's, check them out!

    I got a free sub that I never ended up using (this was last year and I bet it's still in the box) when I got LSi7's for X-mas from Fry's.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    Fry's Electronics always has 15's and 25's, check them out!

    I got a free sub that I never ended up using (this was last year and I bet it's still in the box) when I got LSi7's for X-mas from Fry's.

    thanks

    ill check them out.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    they have a special on RTi12 for $399 a pop

    R50 for $99 a pop
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2010
    mole' wrote: »
    they have a special on RTi12 for $399 a pop

    R50 for $99 a pop

    RTi12's are pretty much the newer RTiA9's if I recall correctly. Not sure the differences between them but I'm sure you can look them up online or search the forum for older posts/threads.

    The R50's are entry-level, why check those out if you've got LSi's in mind? They're on a whole different scale!
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    RTi12's are pretty much the newer RTiA9's if I recall correctly. Not sure the differences between them but I'm sure you can look them up online or search the forum for older posts/threads.

    The R50's are entry-level, why check those out if you've got LSi's in mind? They're on a whole different scale!

    the RTi12 look nice. gotta do some reading on them


    just posting the R50 cause it seemed like it might be a good deal for someone at $99 a pop
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  • Ric5811
    Ric5811 Posts: 400
    edited August 2010
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    RTi12's are pretty much the newer RTiA9's if I recall correctly. Not sure the differences between them but I'm sure you can look them up online or search the forum for older posts/threads.

    The R50's are entry-level, why check those out if you've got LSi's in mind? They're on a whole different scale!

    You have it backwards... Rti a9's are newer...hence the new sexy cabinets!:D
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2010
    Ric5811 wrote: »
    You have it backwards... Rti a9's are newer...hence the new sexy cabinets!:D

    Not backwards, I do know the RTiA9's are newer....hence why I said "newer RTiA9's" :)

    Sounded better in my head lol...
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  • Ric5811
    Ric5811 Posts: 400
    edited August 2010
    Mole, rti 12's for $399? jump on it...
    Polk RTi A7's FrontPolk CSi A4 CenterPolk Tsi 100's SurroundOnkyo TX-RZ50:)Oppo BDP 83 (Collecting dust)MIT Terminator 3 Speaker CableMIT Terminator 2 IC's (Oppo 2 chan)Signal Cable HT TWOEpson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080Hisense 55 U8GBelkin PF 60 Power Center
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    so is new RTi12 @ $399 a pop a good deal and a nice upgrade from Monitor 70s? or just save up for the LSi 15/25 ?
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    Ric5811 wrote: »
    Mole, rti 12's for $399? jump on it...

    thats what i wanted to hear. now gotta find a nice matching center at a good deal
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  • Ric5811
    Ric5811 Posts: 400
    edited August 2010
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    Not backwards, I do know the RTiA9's are newer....hence why I said "newer RTiA9's" :)

    Sounded better in my head lol...

    Yeah, I know, been victim to that myself, that's why I try to read it out loud first, you catch your syntax errors!:D
    Polk RTi A7's FrontPolk CSi A4 CenterPolk Tsi 100's SurroundOnkyo TX-RZ50:)Oppo BDP 83 (Collecting dust)MIT Terminator 3 Speaker CableMIT Terminator 2 IC's (Oppo 2 chan)Signal Cable HT TWOEpson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080Hisense 55 U8GBelkin PF 60 Power Center
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  • Ric5811
    Ric5811 Posts: 400
    edited August 2010
    I will put it in perspective...5 mos ago, I found the best deal yet on my A7's basically $350 each, brand new, not refurb, and from an authorized dealer.


    Just make sure you have some REALLY good power...like 150 to 200.
    Polk RTi A7's FrontPolk CSi A4 CenterPolk Tsi 100's SurroundOnkyo TX-RZ50:)Oppo BDP 83 (Collecting dust)MIT Terminator 3 Speaker CableMIT Terminator 2 IC's (Oppo 2 chan)Signal Cable HT TWOEpson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080Hisense 55 U8GBelkin PF 60 Power Center
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    Ric5811 wrote: »
    I will put it in perspective...5 mos ago, I found the best deal yet on my A7's basically $350 each, brand new, not refurb, and from an authorized dealer.


    Just make sure you have some REALLY good power...like 150 to 200.

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  • Romo
    Romo Posts: 41
    edited August 2010
    If you're looking at the LSi 25s, why not try the Polk Direct eBay store? I know they're refurbished, but the price can't be beat.
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  • Ric5811
    Ric5811 Posts: 400
    edited August 2010
    mole' wrote: »
    Pioneer Elite SC-07 with a Acurus 250x3

    Good stuff, you're set!

    Yeah, the price on the Lsi 25 on Polk's ebay store is insane.

    But $800 for the 12's is awesome.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    Romo wrote: »
    If you're looking at the LSi 25s, why not try the Polk Direct eBay store? I know they're refurbished, but the price can't be beat.

    looked there at the LSi 25

    $1399 plus $115 for shipping
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    Ric5811 wrote: »
    Good stuff, you're set!

    Yeah, the price on the Lsi 25 on Polk's ebay store is insane.

    But $800 for the 12's is awesome.

    so which to get????

    can get 3 of the RTi12 (left, right and one for the center)

    or 2 LSi 25.


    i do mostly HT/Video games tho atleast 80% now
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  • Romo
    Romo Posts: 41
    edited August 2010
    mole' wrote: »
    looked there at the LSi 25

    $1399 plus $115 for shipping

    Seems to be the best price around, don't think you'll be able to get them new/refurbished for less :o
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2010
    mole' wrote: »
    so which to get????

    can get 3 of the RTi12 (left, right and one for the center)

    or 2 LSi 25.


    i do mostly HT/Video games tho atleast 80% now

    Why would one use a tower speaker for a center channel when there are center channels made specifically for that purpose? :confused:
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2010
    Romo wrote: »
    Seems to be the best price around, don't think you'll be able to get them new/refurbished for less :o
    If the OP waits for the new Lsi line to come out, I bet the pricing on the present line will eventually go down dratiscally.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    Why would one use a tower speaker for a center channel when there are center channels made specifically for that purpose? :confused:

    i was talking with mdaudioguy and he has that setup with his RTi10s and said its really nice.
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    If the OP waits for the new Lsi line to come out, I bet the pricing on the present line will eventually go down dratiscally.

    good point
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  • Ric5811
    Ric5811 Posts: 400
    edited August 2010
    mole' wrote: »
    i was talking with mdaudioguy and he has that setup with his RTi10s and said its really nice.



    good point

    If you use mainly for HT, I would say the Rti's. That would be a killer setup.
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  • thejck
    thejck Posts: 849
    edited August 2010
    those rti12's are really nice.. they can go pretty low. I find that after listening to music on them for a while I get a little bit of ear fatigue..
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  • thejck
    thejck Posts: 849
    edited August 2010
    I have them in a ht rig and so far I have not added a subwoofer to the setup and I think they do lows pretty decent
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    the RTi12 are looking nice so far
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited August 2010
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    Why would one use a tower speaker for a center channel when there are center channels made specifically for that purpose? :confused:

    Matching speakers all the way around can have a nice effect. There are many who use 5 or 7 of the same bookshelf speaker for HT. Now, I don't have towers all around - not so sure I could pull that off either - but my front soundstage is powerful and seamless. None of the CSi models could blend with a pair of RTi towers better than another RTi tower. The catch, though, is it's not easy or possible to integrate this into just any setup. You have to have the appropriate space for it. Trust me, it's a nice way to go, if you can pull it off. :)

    P.S. It was more or less the result of "thinking outside of the box" in order to solve a space issue... I tried it; I liked it!
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    im thinking about doing the 2 RTi12 for the Fronts, not sure yet if i wanna do the RTi12 for the center yet. ill have the Monitor 50 for the rear (unless i get my Monitor 70s back and fix them) and Monitor 40s for SS.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited August 2010
    Would you have the space to accommodate an RTi12 center? They're pretty tall, so your screen would have to be up pretty high? Most times a horizontal center is the best compromise. That's why they make 'em! ;)
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    Would you have the space to accommodate an RTi12 center? They're pretty tall, so your screen would have to be up pretty high? Most times a horizontal center is the best compromise. That's why they make 'em! ;)

    oh ya i have room for it. my screen is 60" off of the ground. if i get the RTi12s, i see how i like them and then get the center. ill use my CS2 for now.
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