RTi4s Vs Monitor 40s.

MrMike70
MrMike70 Posts: 5
edited November 2011 in Speakers
So far im running a Onkyo TX-NR-609 With Monitor 70s as fronts CS2 as a center Rti4s as surrounds. As far speaker 6 and 7 to complete the 7.1 setup which should i go for just another set of rti4s? or maybe even monitor 30s will i notice that much of a sound difference.
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited November 2011
    I would build your system out of RTI's over the monitors.
    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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  • frdranger
    frdranger Posts: 110
    edited November 2011
    Hey Mr. Mike - I too just recently purchased the Onkyo TX-NR609. I love the thing, its a gem. Only problem I have is that this receiver does NOT have a pre-out to hook up an amplifier. Keep that in mind when going up to bigger speakers which will require a separate amp to drive. :)

    But I agree with jbooker, go with the RTi's. Receiver should drive them well.
    My Living Room 3.1 config:
    Toshiba 40RV525U
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR609
    Center channel: Polk CS1
    Front L/R: Paradigm Reference Studio 20
    Subwoofer: Velodyne DPS-10
    Rears: None

    My Computer setup
    Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 THX
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited November 2011
    I doesn't make sense to use a 'larger' speaker as Rear surrounds. The Rti-4s should be fine. Actually I run two of them and an 8" 100 watt sub on an older Onkyo TX-SR 604 as my bedroom AV system and I really think the 4s sound nice with the Onkyo. Who would have thunk it...as Onkyos are not what one would call warm and neither are Rtis? But together there's some weird synergy!

    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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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited November 2011
    Your right I would ditch the m70's in favor of the rti's.
    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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