upgrade rear speakers

ccfc1986
ccfc1986 Posts: 15
edited October 2012 in Speakers
I recently bought the current speakers. They are.the following.

CSi A4 (center)
Rti A5 (left and right)

I currently use some horrible speakers that came with my onkyo home speaker in a box setup. I do not currently have an amp with preouts but consider i might.upgrade to one in the future. I would like something that would work nicely with my current speakers. Does anyone have any suggestions for me?

Thanks!
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited October 2012
    I would use FXi A4's or FXi A6's in a side surround position to round out your system
    Home Theater
    Onkyo PR-SC5508 Sharp LC-70LE847U
    Emotiva XPA-5 Emotiva XPA-2 Emotiva UPA-2
    Front RTi-A9 Wide RTi-A7 Center CSi-A6 Surround FXi-A6 Rear RTi-A3 Sub 2x PSW505
    Sony BDP-S790 Dishnetwork Hopper/Joey Logitech Harmony One Apple TV
    Two Channel
    Oppo 105D BAT VK-500 w/BatPack SDA SRS 2.3 Dreadnought Squeezebox Touch Apple TV
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  • tommyt21
    tommyt21 Posts: 685
    edited October 2012
    Considering what your running for the front three, I would just pick up a pair of Monitor 30's for 99 bucks and call it a day. With how much signal goes to the surrounds no sense in paying almost the 3/4 amount for surrounds as you did you front towers. Those FXi's however are built to match your other RTIA's and would be the best choice but it all depends on what your budget is.

    This of course is all my opinion and is most likley incorrect...
    Living Room
    Fronts: RTi A7's
    Center: Csi A6 VR3 "Fortress Plus"
    Front Heights: Rti A1
    Surrounds: Rti A3
    Sub: HSU VTF-2 MK4 Damn this is a good SUB
    Pioneer Pioneer Elite: SC-35-> Emotiva XPA-3
    TV: Lg LW6500 55" Passive 3D
    Blu-Ray Panasonic BD 210
    XboX 360 Slim/Kinect

    Acoustimac red suede panels
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    edited October 2012
    currently uing same speakers with a entry level yammie. I'm running RTIa/1 until I get FXIa/6 for surrounds. Sounds pretty good, and can find for a fair price if patient.
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,473
    edited October 2012
    tommyt21 wrote: »
    This of course is all my opinion and is most likley incorrect...

    Really??? Tommy 2tone, you crack me up.

    I like Zanes idea, except, probably go with the iA4's. I have the A6's and they almost overpowered my RTiA9's when they were by them selves, when I added the wides I felt I had a much better blend.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • tommyt21
    tommyt21 Posts: 685
    edited October 2012
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    Really??? Tommy 2tone, you crack me up.

    I like Zanes idea, except, probably go with the iA4's. I have the A6's and they almost overpowered my RTiA9's when they were by them selves, when I added the wides I felt I had a much better blend.
    how the hell are you! Bud long time no talk, lol. In this thread with speakers he purchased it just seemed like that fxis may be towards the north end of his budget
    Living Room
    Fronts: RTi A7's
    Center: Csi A6 VR3 "Fortress Plus"
    Front Heights: Rti A1
    Surrounds: Rti A3
    Sub: HSU VTF-2 MK4 Damn this is a good SUB
    Pioneer Pioneer Elite: SC-35-> Emotiva XPA-3
    TV: Lg LW6500 55" Passive 3D
    Blu-Ray Panasonic BD 210
    XboX 360 Slim/Kinect

    Acoustimac red suede panels
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,473
    edited October 2012
    tommyt21 wrote: »
    how the hell are you! Bud long time no talk, lol. In this thread with speakers he purchased it just seemed like that fxis may be towards the north end of his budget

    I hear ya, and the M30's do kick it out as you well know, but bipole/dipole??? Pretty awesome speakers, in my opinion "which is most likely incorrect", blow the bookies out of the water :-)
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • ccfc1986
    ccfc1986 Posts: 15
    edited October 2012
    Thanks for everyones opinions! I appreciate the feedback. I bought what i did based on budget.at the time and to get my feet wet. Once i move.into my house i am hoping this system will be my 'test' system and ill jump up the Food chain slightly in quality and price.

    I think ill go with the mentioned fxi surrounds and see how they sound.

    Again thanks for all the input, very much appreciated!
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  • 20hz
    20hz Posts: 636
    edited October 2012
    rears go 100 hz and up to maybe 5khz so spending more than needed in that freq range wont get much more qualty sound , spend the $$ on front stage equipment thats where the sound differance will be appreciated .
    But there is no reason to have a piece of junk for rears !
    I am adding some titanium jbl tweeters to the rears it may add some more effects , I know the aluminum vifa tweeter really gave direction to the center w/out overpowering brightness .

    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    I hear ya, and the M30's do kick it out as you well know, but bipole/dipole??? Pretty awesome speakers, in my opinion "which is most likely incorrect", blow the bookies out of the water :-)
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  • SugarmillMan
    SugarmillMan Posts: 175
    edited October 2012
    I also think the FXiA4s are tailor made for your application. One pair on the sides (set to dipole) and optional rears (set to bipole) will do wonders for your system and not break the bank.
    ccfc1986 wrote: »
    I recently bought the current speakers. They are.the following.

    CSi A4 (center)
    Rti A5 (left and right)

    I currently use some horrible speakers that came with my onkyo home speaker in a box setup. I do not currently have an amp with preouts but consider i might.upgrade to one in the future. I would like something that would work nicely with my current speakers. Does anyone have any suggestions for me?

    Thanks!
    Fronts:B&W 804 Diamonds, Center: B&W HTM2 Diamond, Surrounds: PolkAudio LSi F/X (4)
    Subwoofer: HSU VTK3-MK3
    Electronics: Onkyo TX-NR 3010 receiver, Parasound Halo A31 amp, NAD T975 amp
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  • SugarmillMan
    SugarmillMan Posts: 175
    edited October 2012
    You will notice a major change right away for TV and movies.
    Fronts:B&W 804 Diamonds, Center: B&W HTM2 Diamond, Surrounds: PolkAudio LSi F/X (4)
    Subwoofer: HSU VTK3-MK3
    Electronics: Onkyo TX-NR 3010 receiver, Parasound Halo A31 amp, NAD T975 amp
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