RTi series

fun01
fun01 Posts: 4
edited May 2011 in Speakers
Recently, I asked this community if my 90 watt x 5 receiver would successfully power the monitor 70 speakers. Initially, I thought I was going to pull the trigger; however, I've decided not to.

I decided to advance in the Polk line.

Right now I have a jamo 413 system.

Planning on getting...

Polk RTi a3 - fronts
Polk RTi a6 - center
Keep my current surrounds
Keep sub for now

Upgrade plan:

Right now I live in a small apartment 12 x 18 x 9 (living room with Epson 8350 projector)

When I finsh school I plan on moving into a house. Therefore I will move the A3 to the surrounds and buy RTi floorstanders and a better, more powerful reciever.

Any thoughts/suggestions?
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited May 2011
    Sounds like a solid plan.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited May 2011
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    Sounds like a solid plan.

    Yup....nice plan!

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • packetjones
    packetjones Posts: 1,059
    edited May 2011
    That's what i did. I was impressed. U will like it for sure
    Front - RTiA5's
    Rear - RTiA3's
    Center - CSiA4
    Sub - PSW110
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  • carwashguy
    carwashguy Posts: 131
    edited May 2011
    +1. As my RTi's the more I like them. Sorry to state the obvious, but the enjoyment level is rising more than I would have guessed.
    Living Room
    LSi 15
    LSi7
    LSiC
    LSiFX
    2 EPIK Empire
    2 W4S Sx-1000
    Monster HTPS 7000 MKII
    Parasound 5250
    Onkyo PR-SC5508
    Oppo BDP-95
    Pro-Ject RM 1.3
    LG 55 LED

    Bedroom
    RTi A7
    CSi A6
    FXi A6
    2 PSW 125
    Onkyo TX-NR1008
    Panasonic 60 Plasma
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited May 2011
    Just make sure you have room for that RTI A6 center. It is huge.
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
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  • SRTer
    SRTer Posts: 372
    edited May 2011
    I love the RTi's but most flatpanel stands will not fit the CSi A6 under the TV. U have to have that figured out first. Mounting this center channel on the wall is not like hanging some HT in a box speaker on a single nail.

    I have the the A7 and A9 floorstanders and Im truly pleased.

    You will also be pleased.
    Fronts: Polk RTi A9
    Center: Polk CSI A6
    Rears: Polk RTi A7
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-35 (140 watts x 7)
    Amplifier: Adcom GFA-555 Mk.II (200 watt @ 8 ohms)
    Sub: Polk DSW PRO 500 (10 inch, 200 Watt)
    TV: Samsung 59 inch 3D Plasma 600 Hz PN59D7000
    Sources: Samsung BD-D6700 3D Blu-ray Player, DirecTV, PS3, iPhone 4 and IPod Classic with Apple Lossless Tracks
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  • piker
    piker Posts: 101
    edited May 2011
    If your receiver has preouts, and you like everything else it has, I'd keep it and go with an amplifier when you move into your own place.

    No receiver is going to do as good a job as a good separate. I've now realized this first-hand after I wasted time upgrading my own receiver just to find out I needed more power.

    I think the RTi line deserves a good amp, especially if they are a step-up from the M70's, which is what I've got.
    AVR: Onkyo TX-NR808
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 200 watts x 5
    Fronts: Polk Monitor 70 Series II
    Center: Polk CS2 Series II
    Surrounds: Polk Monitor 70 Series II
    Sub: HSU VTF-2 MK4
    HDTV: 73" Mitsubishi DLP-73740 3D-ready
    PS3, 2x XBOX 360, Wii U, Gaming PC.
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited May 2011
    I don't know if the CSI A6 would over power small bookshelf L&R's. I am just running RTI A7's with a CSI A4 center.
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
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