RTi or Receiver Upgrade

Ryan51287
Ryan51287 Posts: 6
edited December 2012 in Speakers
Hello everyone. I am currently trying to decide whether or not to upgrade my receiver or speaker setup. I am currently pushing a pair of Monitor 50 fronts, a CS1 center, RM101s surrounds, and a BIC H-100 subwoofer with an Onkyo TX-SR505 with a Sony KDL46NX720 and PS3 for display purposes.

I currently have the lead on a 5 speaker RTi setup for $900 that includes a pair of RTi A7s, FXi A4s, and a CSi A4 center. Would I be better off upgrading my speakers or receiver given my current setup with $1000? Thanks in advance!
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited December 2012
    I would jump on the RTI setup for that price. You can always get a new avr for fairly cheap from www.accessories4less.com later on.
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,746
    edited December 2012
    It's like Deja vu all over again.
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  • Ryan51287
    Ryan51287 Posts: 6
    edited December 2012
    jbooker82 wrote: »
    I would jump on the RTI setup for that price. You can always get a new avr for fairly cheap from www.accessories4less.com later on.

    My concern with the RTi setup is that I'm going to experience a decline in performance secondary to the TX-SR505 being overwhelmed and underpowered and hear a decline in my listening experience. Also, what do you all consider to be a fair price for these speakers 1yr used and in excellent condition without boxes.
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  • xftman
    xftman Posts: 153
    edited December 2012
    Ryan51287 wrote: »
    My concern with the RTi setup is that I'm going to experience a decline in performance secondary to the TX-SR505 being overwhelmed and underpowered and hear a decline in my listening experience. Also, what do you all consider to be a fair price for these speakers 1yr used and in excellent condition without boxes.

    The A7 new on sale would cost almost $900 itself. I would get them and get a Onkyo 809 now new onsale for $426 from Amazon. This deal won't last long and I bet in next 6-9 months a refurb from a4l will cost more. The 809 should be able to drive your A7 with out an amp for now and have pre-out for future amp upgrade.
    MAIN:
    Front- LsiM 707 (MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire),
    Center- lsiM 706,
    Surrounds- lsi F/X,
    Power sub PSW1000,
    Receiver- Harman Kardon Avr 3700,
    Amp - Emo XPR-5.

    Secondary (2.1):
    LsiM 703,
    HK Avr 3700,
    Yaqin MS-30L,
    Polk DSW-PRO 400.
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  • snake1
    snake1 Posts: 567
    edited December 2012
    External amplification is always a good way to go, especially when your getting into RTi series and others! A good 2 channel to push the mains would be fine and I suspect your AVR can handle surround and center duty. Thats what I have in mind for my setup.
    AVR - Onkyo NR809
    500gb HD for MP3 and FLAC files
    Amp - Parasound 2250 - FOR SALE BTW!! PM me if interested!
    Mains - Polk RTi12 towers
    Center - CSi5
    Surround - FXiA6's
    Sub - psw505
    Movies and games - PS3
    TV - Toshiba 52" HD

    Every vehicle has one good nuetral drop in it
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  • Ryan51287
    Ryan51287 Posts: 6
    edited December 2012
    jbooker82 wrote: »
    I would jump on the RTI setup for that price. You can always get a new avr for fairly cheap from www.accessories4less.com later on.

    Thanks for the help everyone. I noticed that you have a very similar setup yourself. Do you feel as though you are missing out on anything by having the FXi & CSi A4s vs the A6s? Also, what size room are you using these in? Any of your or anyone's input would be greatly appreciated.
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited December 2012
    I don't know. There is always going to be the what if. I don't have room for the CSI a6. And I don't think you would notice near as much between the FXI4's and 6's.
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,685
    edited December 2012
    I would go for the RTi A package for that price.

    Personally, I liked the CSi A4 better than the A6...
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