rti series

slimcain

what makes the rti series better for HT? alot of documentaion saying thier better, but exactly WHAT makes them that much better?

dnoyeB

better than what?

steveinaz

My guess is that what some consider a good "HT" speaker is based on a number of factors:

1. Higher efficiency, higher impeadance to work well with all receivers (more user friendly)
2. Less expensive than the 2-channel music dedicated speakers (ie, the Lsi line)
3. Good compromise between cost/performance
4. A line of speakers "voiced" to work well together

This isn't to say that an HT with all Lsi series wouldn't be stellar---it would; but it would also be very expensive to support in relation to an Rti (or RtiA) setup.

mystik610

slimcain wrote: »

what makes the rti series better for HT? alot of documentaion saying thier better, but exactly WHAT makes them that much better?

Speaking more subjectively (based on my experiences owning speakers in the R, TSi/Monitor, RTi/RTi-A, and LSi speakers)....what makes the RTi's great for HT is the amount of detail in the highs and the mid-range. They have that *sparkle* that really brings the generally exaggerated HT sound effects to life. They have a very 'open' sound-stage that 'throws' sounds all around you and clear across the room....this accentuates and highlights typical HT effects like bullets or aircraft flying by, explosions, etc etc.

It's a very stark contrast from the LSi's which seem to pull you into the soundstage, whereas the RTi's seem to throw sound-stage outwardly towards you. There are benefits to both sound qualities, and although I prefer the LSi's overall, there are times when I miss the *sparkly* qualities of the RTi's. That same sparkly quality is what makes them less than ideal for music, however.

The monitors are musically 'smoother', but lack the sharp/precise detail of the RTi's....The RTi's sound comparatively more 'alive'. This, IMO, is what makes them ideal for HT.

IRLRaceFan

mystik610 wrote: »

Speaking more subjectively (based on my experiences owning speakers in the R, TSi/Monitor, RTi/RTi-A, and LSi speakers)....what makes the RTi's great for HT is the amount of detail in the highs and the mid-range. They have that *sparkle* that really brings the generally exaggerated HT sound effects to life. They have a very 'open' sound-stage that 'throws' sounds all around you and clear across the room....this accentuates and highlights typical HT effects like bullets or aircraft flying by, explosions, etc etc.

It's a very stark contrast from the LSi's which seem to pull you into the soundstage, whereas the RTi's seem to throw sound-stage outwardly towards you. There are benefits to both sound qualities, and although I prefer the LSi's overall, there are times when I miss the *sparkly* qualities of the RTi's. That same sparkly quality is what makes them less than ideal for music, however.

The monitors are musically 'smoother', but lack the sharp/precise detail of the RTi's....The RTi's sound comparatively more 'alive'. This, IMO, is what makes them ideal for HT.

How much of a difference is there for music, between the RTi A & the LSi?
I'm asking because I'm considering LSi's (9's & 15's), but wonder if I'll be giving up too much if I decide to use my basement/music system for HT as well. I've also been warned about driving LSi's too hard (so to speak).

Here's a question... How would a combination of RTi A9's and LSi 9's work, if the LSi 9's were used as surrounds in HT (or as height channels), but used as fronts for music only? Has anyone tried it? I know they're not timbre matched, but could it get ya closer to the best of both (as far as Polk)?

SRTer

RTi A9's and LSi 9 are different in ohms and power requirment. You amp reciever may not like that.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong. 8ohm and 4ohm speakers run in to problems on some recievers which make you pick the speaker ohms during the 1st setup with default being 8ohms.