Would Rti8 be a downgrade from (mid 90's vintage) RT16 for HT?

adb3da
adb3da Posts: 507
edited March 2012 in Speakers
I found a good deal on a pair of Rti8's and am considering pulling the trigger. I am currently using RT 16 from the mid-90's in my HT rig. I have a CSi3 which I know is a better match for the RTi's. HT/Music is 50/50on this setup. I also run an SVS PC 20-39. The receiver/amp combo is Denon 4310 and Sony TA-N9000ES. The RT 16s sound pretty sweet, but I am wondering if anyone has had experience with both of these specific speakers. Thanks!
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  • nhhiep
    nhhiep Posts: 877
    edited March 2012
    If you described your rt16s as "sweet" and 50% music. Forget the rti8, it's very bright and suck for music. I bought them cheap (200/pair new from fry's) and currently not using them.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited March 2012
    If you want to out class the Rt16's you should look at the RTIA series especially the 7s. They are fantastic and more refined then the rt16's.
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  • adb3da
    adb3da Posts: 507
    edited March 2012
    mantis wrote: »
    If you want to out class the Rt16's you should look at the RTIA series especially the 7s. They are fantastic and more refined then the rt16's.

    I was under the impression that the RTi line and RTiA line were quite similar.

    Aside from that, the price these speakers are for sale for make the comparison difficult. My wife wouldn't let me pop for RTiA 7's unless I unloaded some other gear to offset the cost.
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  • bobsauto49
    bobsauto49 Posts: 973
    edited March 2012
    Time to get rid of the wife! Just sayin:wink:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,782
    edited March 2012
    Dude the RT16 are sweet. Keep em
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited March 2012
    VR3 wrote: »
    Dude the RT16 are sweet. Keep em

    Agreed. I had a pair and absolutely miss them.

    I say find yourself a CS-350LS center channel to match the RT16's and call it a day.
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