Upgrading Speaker Question!

trinidesignz
trinidesignz Posts: 97
edited November 2011 in Speakers
Currently I'm using the Rtia5 & CSi a6 and I'm getting the (((UPGRADINITIS:lol::biggrin:))) and was looking at the Rti A9. My usage of the speakers are 70%HT & 30%Music, but I'm also looking at the LSiM 703 and the LSiM706c. Will those LSiM speakers be more for Music than HT?
NOTE: I'm getting the RtiA9 - $899.94 PAIR and the LSiM 703 & 706c - $1,499.28
It's a sweet deal I'm getting either way!
Samsung-55 LED
Denon 3808ci
RTi A5 (Fronts)
CSi A6 (Center)
FXi 5 (Rears)
Velodyne DPS-12 (Sub)
EMOTIVA XPA-5 :D:cool::p;):)
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited November 2011
    Crap man, where, if you don't mind telling me, are getting the 9's for that price? New? Refurbs? Used? What?
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited November 2011
    I myself am coming into a chunk-o-change in very near future. I had planned on getting a pair of RTi12s and a CSi5, but I figured what the heck, do the 9s and 6. BUT, that 706 looks like a very killer center. Puzzlement, puzzlement
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • trinidesignz
    trinidesignz Posts: 97
    edited November 2011
    I'm a member of DirectBuy Wholesale and they just acquired Polk products.:razz:
    Samsung-55 LED
    Denon 3808ci
    RTi A5 (Fronts)
    CSi A6 (Center)
    FXi 5 (Rears)
    Velodyne DPS-12 (Sub)
    EMOTIVA XPA-5 :D:cool::p;):)
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited November 2011
    Good on you brother! Get what you want. It'd be a tough toss up for me if I had your choice.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited November 2011
    Get an amp to while your at it.
    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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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,337
    edited November 2011
    With what your running addig the 9's will gain you very little. IMO keep what you have save your coin for a big upgrade!!!
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited November 2011
    Polkdirect used to have the A9's for that price . . I wish I would have jumped on them then. I've always dreamed about having those monsters in my house. In your case, the A9's are definitely more on the HT side of the spectrum than the LSiM's are. I have nearly the same speaker set up that you do, and I would upgrade to the 9's if I had the bug and the money. No offense to Emotiva, as I considered buying an XPA-5 myself, but I wouldn't want to drive a speaker as sweet as the 703 with one. I think your current electronics are perfect for the flagship RTiA home theater. And while your at it, pick me up a pair of 9's at that killer price, check's in the mail . . .
    Home Theater
    RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
    2 Channel
    Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited November 2011
    WOW just looked up what it takes to join directbuy... $5000?
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • trinidesignz
    trinidesignz Posts: 97
    edited November 2011
    nguyendot wrote: »
    WOW just looked up what it takes to join directbuy... $5000?

    Lmao! nguy when my wife and I joined it was $1,500 2004 thank god we made that decision to do so!

    And @ domflane I jus checked the mail box and all it had was MACY's coupons, come on man don't play with me. ha! HA!
    Samsung-55 LED
    Denon 3808ci
    RTi A5 (Fronts)
    CSi A6 (Center)
    FXi 5 (Rears)
    Velodyne DPS-12 (Sub)
    EMOTIVA XPA-5 :D:cool::p;):)
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited November 2011
    nguyendot wrote: »
    WOW just looked up what it takes to join directbuy... $5000?

    I was thinking the same thing. Those Polks just cost him $6500.00.
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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited November 2011
    Oh yeah, the membership fee! We so sorry, we forgot to tell you. You gotta get pretty good deals to make up the membership fee, if ever.:evil:
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited November 2011
    Yeah I didn't realize that membership would cost as much as a used car.... No wonder they don't want to let you see what they have until you sign up.
    On top of that, you have to spend a ridiculous amount of money to make up for it.... I guess if it saves you 20k on remodeling your house it's worth it, but for average guys it's not really. I guess I'll stick with buying A9s :)
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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