main speaker upgrade

mcjefferson
mcjefferson Posts: 11
edited May 2012 in 2 Channel Audio
hello again guys,
i am now planning to upgrade my stereo system main speaker. my 2.1 current set up rti a1 and dsw pro 400, the room size is small to medium.

i'm planning for rti a3 or a5 as my main speaker, would the a5 match well with my current sub?

thanks,
jeff
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited May 2012
    They should match your sub. Just make sure to get the crossover point and phase setting on the sub correct if you plan to run the main speakers full range.
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  • mcjefferson
    mcjefferson Posts: 11
    edited May 2012
    organ wrote: »
    They should match your sub. Just make sure to get the crossover point and phase setting on the sub correct if you plan to run the main speakers full range.
    thanks organ,
    i'm thorn bet this two, may i know your personal choice bet the two? the room measures only 20 sqm.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited May 2012
    What are you powering your RTiA1s with now?

    I went down a similar upgrade path starting with RTi4s (the predecessor to the RTiA1) and went to RTiA3s in a 'medium' sized family room. The RTiA3s were, imo, a minor upgrade - nice speaker. But the bigger upgrade was good external amplication.

    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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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited May 2012
    Sorry Jeff, I have no experience with the newer RTi line up. But might be a good idea to upgrade to an external amp instead like others have suggested if you're currently running a receiver.
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  • mcjefferson
    mcjefferson Posts: 11
    edited May 2012
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    What are you powering your RTiA1s with now?

    I went down a similar upgrade path starting with RTi4s (the predecessor to the RTiA1) and went to RTiA3s in a 'medium' sized family room. The RTiA3s were, imo, a minor upgrade - nice speaker. But the bigger upgrade was good external amplication.
    Thanks erik,
    the rtia1 is hook in my 1996 onkyo(A922m) stereo amp, i'm also considering amp upgrade if this is the best way to do. any idea which amp is best to drive the rtia1?this is mainly use in pure music only.
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