Receiver or Speaker Upgrade

Ryan51287
Ryan51287 Posts: 6
edited December 2012 in Electronics
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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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,569
    edited December 2012
    Get the speakers, then see if the AVR needs upgrading.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2012
    F1nut wrote: »
    Get the speakers, then see if the AVR needs upgrading.

    Agreed with F1. Get the speakers and upgrade your sub/AVR afterward. From there your setup will be even more intense.
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  • michael1947
    michael1947 Posts: 775
    edited December 2012
    +3. And $900 wouldn't be a terrible price for the rti system.
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    Polk SDS-SRS with mods, CSI 5 center + Klipsch SC2, Polk RT2000P rears, Klipsch KG 1.5's sides, Polk Micro Pro 1000, Polk Micro Pro 2000, Polk SW505, Belkin PF60, Signal Cable Classics,Monster IC's, 2 15 amp circuits & 1 20 amp circuit.

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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited December 2012
    Agreed with all the above. Speakers first!

    Suggestion for a future avr: get one with pre-outs :smile:.
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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,143
    edited December 2012
    My vote, the speakers first.
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  • Ryan51287
    Ryan51287 Posts: 6
    edited December 2012
    Thanks for the input everyone. Great stuff! Couple more concerns - 1) 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. 2) What do you all consider to be a fair price for these speakers 1yr used and in excellent condition without boxes? 3) Will I be missing out on much by having the FXi & CSi A4s instead of the A6s matched with the A7s? Thanks again!
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