Recommendations for Denon AVR-1610

Haydss
Haydss Posts: 2
edited January 2011 in Speakers
Recommendations for Denon AVR-1610
I have a Denon AVR-1610 Receiver hooked up with tiny satellites from my previous setup. I'm looking for some recommendations for new left/right/center speakers to update my system. Like the sound of polks so have settled on the brand.

Receiver pushes 75W, will be in a room about 12 foot by 12 foot (10 foot ceilings) and looking to spend around $800US all up. Listion to music/movies evenly. Looking to get bookshelf speakers. I'm a little worried about getting any speakers which might push the receiver a little too hard as I don't want to end up clipping the signal etc etc.

At this point leaning towards TSi100 for L&R and CS10 for center.

I'd like the RTi A series as they sound like a better speaker but i'm thinking they might just be too much for my reciever? I'm a little new to all this though so if you can allay my fears they could be an option.

any thoughts would be appreciated, cheers :)
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  • RutgersFTW
    RutgersFTW Posts: 458
    edited January 2011
    Why don't you grab the RTi4 from J & R for $149 a pair shipped? Very similar to RTi A1 for less cash, and superior to the TSi100. They're fairly efficient speakers.

    I'm selling the same Denon right now as it was underpowered for my needs, but it should be up to driving those Polks well.
    Currently listening to:

    Marantz SR5004
    Sony BDP-S370
    Apple TV V2
    Audio Technica AT-LP120
    Mirage CMD-5 x 5
    Bic H-100
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2011
    WELCOME TO CLUB POLK!

    Your AVR can drive both RTI-A bookshelves well enough. They're pretty efficient and an 8 ohm load.

    Rti=4s are a good choice. I have a higher model Denon that sounds very very nice with RTI-A3s up front. The warmer sounding Denon is a nice match with the slightly forward Rti series; they bring out the best in each other!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • Haydss
    Haydss Posts: 2
    edited January 2011
    Thanks for the replies guys :) Nice to know my receiver should be up to the task.

    Unfortunately I live at the **** end of the world (New Zealand) and it looks like J&R won't ship here because that looks like a super good deal on the RTI-A4 :(

    Anyone know of any online stores with decent prices that might ship down here? I'll probably end up having to pay extortionate prices from the local dealers here lol.... but i'm not expecting any different so it's all good :P

    Guessing i'd want to match the RTi's with a CSi center if that were the route i'd take?
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited January 2011
    I had a 1600 series Denon....It had plenty of power. I don't get the 'it's underpowered' thing.

    False. Black Bear.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • RutgersFTW
    RutgersFTW Posts: 458
    edited January 2011
    TroyD wrote: »
    I had a 1600 series Denon....It had plenty of power. I don't get the 'it's underpowered' thing.

    False. Black Bear.

    BDT

    I said it was underpowered "for my needs." It was.

    True. Brown Bear?
    Currently listening to:

    Marantz SR5004
    Sony BDP-S370
    Apple TV V2
    Audio Technica AT-LP120
    Mirage CMD-5 x 5
    Bic H-100
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  • polkfan38
    polkfan38 Posts: 360
    edited January 2011
    You never mentioned a sub. If no sub, get the TSi200s.
    Things are more like they are now than they ever will be!
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  • larry777
    larry777 Posts: 480
    edited January 2011
    The CSiA4 center will match up with the RTi4 speakers or RTiA1's. The CSiA6 would match up with the larger RTi6's and RTiA3's.
    Home Theatre.............

    Pioneer SC-35
    Polk RTi10's Fronts
    Polk CSiA6 Center
    RTi4 Surrounds
    SVS PB-12 Sub


    2 Channel.............................

    Yaqin MC-100B
    Energy RC-70 Speakers
    Arcam CD-192 Disc Player
    Van Den Hul Interconnects
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