Need Help deciding!!

fonso

This is my first time on the fourm. I need help decideing between a LSiC (center channel) and LSi9 (Bookshelf Speakers) or a CSi A6 (Center channel speaker) and RTi A3 (bookshelf speakers). Im looking for a clear rich and deep sound and seeing if you can help me with your opions if you know about these products personaly. I also want to know if its worth spending more for the LSiC and LSi9 rather then the CSi A6 and RTi A3. Can anyone help me please!!!!! :loneranger:

F1nut

Depends on your intended purpose and what gear you plan on using.

fonso

Intended use is for a home theater system. I intend to invest in some floor standing speakers and surround speakers later on. Im using them for my living room, 30x15

zane77

I'd say for HT go with the RTi's and the CSi and add the RTi A7's or A9's in the future but that would depend on what you are going to be driving them with.

pyrocyborg

Well... I would say LSi hand down, but I could be dead wrong because as F1 first mentioned, and zane77 after him, it depends what kind of receiver/amplifier you're using. Note that the entire LSi series impedance is 4 ohm, making them "harder" to drive, especially if you don't have an external amplifier. So, to drive them, you need a 4 ohm compatible amplifier.

If you don't have this kind of gear, I would say get the RTi and the peace of mind. They're easier to drive and offer quite an excellent performance for HT, even if you only have a receiver.There is almost no problem using a pair of small 4 ohm bookshelf speakers like the LSi7 at low to moderate volume with a receiver... but I wouldn't even drive another speaker with the same receiver, especially the LSi.

Also, LSi tweeters are very directional, meaning that if you always invite some people to watch movies with you, some people might not get the best experience, as only those how are in the "sweet" spot will have the best sound. However, if you're always watching it alone or with another person, there is no problem at all going the LSi route.

Either way, I wouldn't recommend driving a pair of large towers (like the RTi10/RTiA7 or RTi12/RTiA9) with a receiver, even a high-end one. Those speakers requires tremendous amount of power (between 300w and 500w) to really sound their best... but you can power them with a separate amp when you'll get them.

So, to sum it all:

If you have a receiver and lower budget : RTi bookshelf
If you have a 4 ohm capable amp: LSi
If you want to watch movies with a lot of people : RTi
If you want a more musical speaker : LSi
If you don't mind having an "in your face" crystal clear type of sound : RTi

obieone

Welcome to the forum.
Another vote for RTiA's. Nothing wrong with the LSi's, but if it's strictly HT, then the RTiA's will work better.
For now I'd invest in a GOOD receiver, Pioneer Elite, Onkyo Integra, Denon 4000 series, etc. As long as it has pre-outs, you'll be good down the road.

packetjones

I agree with everything that was said so far. As an owner now of both the A3's and the LSI9's there is a significant difference between them. The A3's are good but the 9's are great. You will need more expensive components (electronics) to power the lsi's correctly. Personally I would recommend the RTI's to start with. You will get more bang for your buck and will be able to expand the system for less. The A3's and center especially the 6 will sound amazing even powered off of a modest receiver. Add in a decent cheap sub like psw505 or many of the other internet direct subs out there and you have the foundation of a great system.

I vote for the RTI all the way. This is coming from somone that just bought a pair of 9's this weekend.

nhhiep

another +1 for Rti series if you're more into HT than music. But with proper power, the Rti12/A9 is very musical (most warm speaker of the series)

fonso

Thanks for the help i really appreciate it. I currently have an Onkyo ht-rc360 (was given to me) but I'm looking to upgrade. Any
suggestions? (I'm leaning more towards the RTi series from all the good reviews) Thanks again

la9ers

you can get the pionner VSX-1121 receiver for 380.00 and it has preouts brand new....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-VSX-1121-K---7.1-Channel-3D-Ready-A-V-Receiver/290676441945?afepn=5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267&_trksid=p1468660.m2000036

ravaneli

If that helps Newegg has a great sale on A1, A3 and A6 now. A6 is 276 shipped. That is a hell of a deal, just take my word for it, as I've been following the price since black friday, and u won't beat that. I got mine for 300 and I thought I had a good deal.

Also, A9 are 539 a piece. Pretty damn good for a 100 pound speaker.