RtiA1 vs TSi200

JustinChiu24
JustinChiu24 Posts: 39
edited October 2012 in Speakers
Going to use as for computer speakers (FYI all my music are lossless), since the price difference isn't much here I can't decide which one to get. I am most likely going to buy a separate sub woofer, which one should I get? What is the difference between them? Any opinion is appreciated.
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  • KiTsuNe
    KiTsuNe Posts: 74
    edited September 2012
    just out of curiosity, how are you powering the speakers and how are you connecting your computer to it?
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  • JustinChiu24
    JustinChiu24 Posts: 39
    edited September 2012
    Asus Xonar Essence STX-->integrated amp(still deciding which to get)--> speakers
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited September 2012
    I haven't owned the rti a1s, bit I have owned the older version rti4 and demoed the tsi200, and hands down the rti series is better in every way, especially with a sub and decent power. Better build quality, better parts, tighter bass, more detailed highs, simply better. The only reason to try the tsi is if you like a warmer.sound. Some People find the rti Series a little bright. I like them, but at the price I would recommend the energy rc10 from vanns. They have tighter deeper bass than both, and the tweeter is more detailed without the brightness. An excellent speaker for you purpose.

    good luck!
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  • KiTsuNe
    KiTsuNe Posts: 74
    edited October 2012
    JustinChiu24 wrote: »
    Asus Xonar Essence STX-->integrated amp(still deciding which to get)--> speakers

    Ehhhhh...I'd use a DAC, I honestly dont see the point of sound cards and find most of them to be a giant waste of money.

    And honestly I'm very confused with what speakers you are actually driving from all your different posts. I think i remember reading you wanted active speakers in one post too? Are you doing two setups? I saw a post for an amp for parties with TSi100s? Then i see near field and now TSi200's etc etc.

    I'm not trying to be rude and apologize if I am coming off that way. I am now genuinely curious on what you're trying to do. Near field? Party? Active? Passive?
    HT: M5510-Prox2/PN51E550/NR708/M282(3)/RTi A7/CSi A6/FXi A6/DSWPro660x2/PS3/HTPC
    Office: Belkin PF60/PN43E450/Marantz 1501/PSB 400/Image C4/WD Live TV
    2-Channel: Yamaha C4/M4(2)/DQ-10's/DQ-1w(2)/SBT/Pioneer R2Rl/Technics SL-7/AR EB101
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  • JustinChiu24
    JustinChiu24 Posts: 39
    edited October 2012
    KiTsuNe wrote: »
    Ehhhhh...I'd use a DAC, I honestly dont see the point of sound cards and find most of them to be a giant waste of money.

    And honestly I'm very confused with what speakers you are actually driving from all your different posts. I think i remember reading you wanted active speakers in one post too? Are you doing two setups? I saw a post for an amp for parties with TSi100s? Then i see near field and now TSi200's etc etc.

    I'm not trying to be rude and apologize if I am coming off that way. I am now genuinely curious on what you're trying to do. Near field? Party? Active? Passive?
    Im getting two setups, one for a party and another for near-field. I have now decided to get passive for both even though someone suggested me to look for an active one :P I'm still trying to decide which speakers to get for my near-field set-up, Im either getting RTiA1 or Wharfadele Diamonds
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited October 2012
    Justin, I sent you a PM.
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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