Best upgrade from RTi70's

BrettSelinsky
BrettSelinsky Posts: 49
edited March 2011 in Speakers
I have RTi70's up front R50's for rear. What do you guys think would be the best upgrade for the fronts? I would go new used or refurb for $300 to $500.

Thanks All
Brett Selinsky

Denon 3805
Denon DVD/CD
Crown ProAmp
JVC VHS
RTi70's Front
CSi5 Center
R50's Rear
DefTech Sub
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited March 2011
    BrettSelinsky wrote: »
    I have RTi70's up front R50's for rear. What do you guys think would be the best upgrade for the fronts? I would go new used or refurb for $300 to $500.

    Thanks All

    $300-500 for a pair? I'd suggest to stay with RTi70, since it will be very difficult to find a pair of better speakers in that price range (without making a lateral move, of course). For $500 a pair, you can upgrade to a pair of good bookshelf speakers, but you will need good sub and proper amplification for the ones, such as Polk LSi7 or LSi9.
    Panasonic PT-AE4000U projector for movies
    Carada 106" Precision Series (Classic Cinema White)
    Denon AVR-X3600H pre/pro
    Outlaw 770 7-channel amplifier
    B&W CDM1-SE fronts
    B&W CDM-CNT center
    B&W CDM1 rears on MoPADs
    JBL SP8CII in-ceiling height speakers
    Samsung DTB-H260F OTA HDTV tuner
    DUAL NHT SubTwo subwoofers
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-Ray player
    Belkin PF60 Power Center
    Harmony 1100 RF remote with RF extender
    Sony XBR-X950G 55" 4K HDR Smart TV + PS3 in the living room
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited March 2011
    Some nice used SDA's would be in the price range.
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited March 2011
    Fongolio wrote: »
    Some nice used SDA's would be in the price range.

    Kelvin, I don't think SDA would run well on a Denon receiver, or any receiver to be exact... Just my opinion.
    Panasonic PT-AE4000U projector for movies
    Carada 106" Precision Series (Classic Cinema White)
    Denon AVR-X3600H pre/pro
    Outlaw 770 7-channel amplifier
    B&W CDM1-SE fronts
    B&W CDM-CNT center
    B&W CDM1 rears on MoPADs
    JBL SP8CII in-ceiling height speakers
    Samsung DTB-H260F OTA HDTV tuner
    DUAL NHT SubTwo subwoofers
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-Ray player
    Belkin PF60 Power Center
    Harmony 1100 RF remote with RF extender
    Sony XBR-X950G 55" 4K HDR Smart TV + PS3 in the living room
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited March 2011
    RTi10's or 12's. They'll match well with your CSi5 center. Or you can forgo the speaker upgrade and add a powered amp. There are some good choices in the $400-$500 range.
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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