Speakers RTi series vrs Monitor

Bogey
Bogey Posts: 5
edited December 2012 in Speakers
I am looking to purchase new speakers for my home theater. (5.1 older Kenwood receiver). I was wondering what the difference is between the two series. There is nowhere to demo the speakers so I have been reading reviews. Any help would be appreciated!
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  • Bogey
    Bogey Posts: 5
    edited December 2012
    Also I am considering TSI 500
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,746
    edited December 2012
    The RTi A series are mo'better.
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  • Bogey
    Bogey Posts: 5
    edited December 2012
    Thanks!
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  • la9ers
    la9ers Posts: 117
    edited December 2012
    with the rti's you might need an amp to help power those speakers.... the monitors would be a better fit, they would work on almost any receiver.
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  • lanchile
    lanchile Posts: 560
    edited December 2012
    RTi A series are very good speakers. I have the RTiA 1 (cherry) as main and they sound awesome!!!! just read reviews. They are small speakers, but they sound way way better than those big speakers. The highs are not ear's piercing, they are very clear!. The mid-range is very detailed and the bass is way deep for it size. Close your eyes and you will swear that you are listening to way bigger speakers. The best of all is, these speakers are not "fatiguing" so you can listen to them all day long. sound and build quality is top notch!!!
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,473
    edited December 2012
    F1nut wrote: »
    The RTi A series are mo'better.

    Yes, way mo
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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,990
    edited December 2012
    F1nut wrote: »
    The RTi A series are mo'better.
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    Yes, way mo
    "RTi A" series is the Advanced RTi series. Don't confuse 'em. Though they use the same tweeter & similar driver arays, "for best results," stay all "A" series. Do not mix 'n match 'em.

    BTW: how big is your room? In a small (14X12X8) room you could start w/RTi A3s for LR maybe w/either an SVS or HSU sub. Follow w/a CSi A4 for a CC. Later add pair of FXi A4s as side/surrounds.

    Bigger room? Bigger speakers! 'A5s or 'A7*/9*s for LRs & a sub; CSi A6, CC. Finish w/FXi A6s SS. Just some thoughts. Others will chime in agreement or w/better ideas.
    * depending upon receiver choice, "for best results," add 2/3 ch ex amp.

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  • snake1
    snake1 Posts: 567
    edited December 2012
    RTi's are really good IMO! External amplification really makes them come alive especially down low but they can be driven decently with a good AVR until an amp can be purchased later.
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited December 2012
    i have the RTI 4 which is the predecessor to the RTI-A 1, powered only with an AVR, and they sound amazing, they canbe picked up cheaper thanthe monitors if you shop around, fry's has the RTI 12 with a PSW 111 for 750 right now
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • F1nut
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    edited December 2012
    Who's got my decoder ring?
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited December 2012
    F1nut wrote: »
    Who's got my decoder ring?

    just found one in my box of cracker jack, you want it?
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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