Is it worth it? Rti 5pc set.

nduitch
nduitch Posts: 316
edited March 2013 in Speakers
For sale locally is a 5 piece Rti set, including 2 x A9s, 2 x A3s, 1 x Csi A4 for $700.00. This would be my first venture into home theater as I have only had a pair of SDA 1s to listen to. Seller also has an Axiom EP500(I think, it was pretty big) for another 200-300. Opinions welcomed.
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited March 2013
    That would be a great deal for the A9's alone. You do know that you will need some power to drive these though.
    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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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    edited March 2013
    Very good price. You may want to consider upgrading the A4 to an A6 though. Even at that, it is still a great deal.
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  • nduitch
    nduitch Posts: 316
    edited March 2013
    Yes, I currently have a Carver 0.5t that I use for two channel with SDAs, maybe 150w into 8 ohm? I do not have a home theater reciever to power the others however. Any idea on that sub?
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  • mu1166
    mu1166 Posts: 172
    edited March 2013
    Excellent price. The A9's could be worth close to that themselves depending on their age/condition.
    AVR: Pioneer Elite SC-67
    Mains: Polk LSiM707
    Center: Polk LSiM706c
    Rear: Polk LSiM702F/X
    Sub: SVS PC12 Ultra
    TV: Panasonic VIERA TC-P60GT50
    DVD: Xbox 360
    NMT: Popcorn Hour C-200
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  • nduitch
    nduitch Posts: 316
    edited March 2013
    mu1166 wrote: »
    Excellent price. The A9's could be worth close to that themselves depending on their age/condition.

    Condition looked good, just smudges. one corner on the A9s looked like it had been bumped into.
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited March 2013
    That's not a bad deal... If it were me, I'd offer him $850 for the whole shebang and see if he bites. That Axiom sub is pretty solid.
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • math wizard
    math wizard Posts: 106
    edited March 2013
    Ditto! Great deal. I would also upgrade from the A4 to A6 eventually.
    Processor - Emotiva UMC-200
    Pre-Amp (2 Ch) - Emotiva USP-1
    DSP Minidsp nanoAVR DL
    DAC (2 Ch) - Emotiva XDA-2
    Amp (Fronts) - Emotiva XPA-2
    Amp (Center/Surrounds) - Emotiva XPA-3
    CD - Emotiva ERC-1
    Fronts - Polk Audio RTi 12
    Center - Polk Audio CSi5
    Rears - Polk Audio RTiA1
    Sub - Epik Knight
    Sub EQ - Velodyne SMS-1
    Monitor - Sony XBR65X850C
    Blu-Ray - OPPO BDP-203
    Network Media Player - Chromecast Ultra
    Power Conditioner - APC H15
    Power Conditioner - Emotiva CMX-2
    PVR - DirecTV C61k
    Remote - Harmony Touch w/Hub
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  • WESTORTHE3RD
    WESTORTHE3RD Posts: 8
    edited March 2013
    That axiom sub is $1290 new so yea a great deal on all of it.
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,469
    edited March 2013
    +3 great deal plus A6 center.
    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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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2013
    Get it, that's a terrific set up at a great price, I doubt you could find that kind of setup at that price on your own.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited March 2013
    nduitch, just noticed your location. PM me if you pass on these.
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  • Inspector 24
    Inspector 24 Posts: 1,308
    edited March 2013
    For what it's worth I paid $1350 for my Cherry A9/A6/FXiA6 combo all in mint condition and felt like I got a great deal.

    Definitely need power. They were **** with "140wpc" from a Yamaha AVR, ok with 135wpc from a Parasound 1206, and freaking awesome with 220wpc from the current Parasound 2003.
    Up
    LSi15 LSiC - RX-V3000

    Down
    LSiM707 - 706c - 702f/x - Dual HSU VTF-15H Mk2
    Parasound HCA-3500 - HCA-2003A - Marantz SR7005
    Sim2 D60 - Dragonfly 106" Panny 500

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  • nduitch
    nduitch Posts: 316
    edited March 2013
    Well, he didn't bite at 850, but did at 900! Tested each individually and everything is in working order. Just finished dusting. The Axiom sub turned out to be a EP350 and not the EP500 I originally thought. The center turned out to be the 6 also, so a plus there. Still a pretty good deal right?!?
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  • nduitch
    nduitch Posts: 316
    edited March 2013
    chumlie wrote: »
    nduitch, just noticed your location. PM me if you pass on these.


    Chumlie, I forgot to change my location, I'm in El Paso now. Maybe we could work something out if I see something in Cleveland and visa versa. Although there are hardly ever speakers on CL down here.
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited March 2013
    Indeed. Where did you find them. East side or West ? Nevermind. Thought you were local, Where were ya from ?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,331
    edited March 2013
    That's a great deal!! Congrats!!

    I paid $1000 for my A9's alone..
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited March 2013
    A CSIA6 to boot you my friend gotta heck of a deal. Enjoy your new RTIA set up.
    Home Theater
    Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable

    2 Channel
    Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+

    Stuff for the Head
    JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365

    Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
    Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin B)
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,469
    edited March 2013
    Outstanding looking set up!! Very nice score, they look brandnew from your pictures.

    Get some POWER to them and enjoy the rides.
    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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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited March 2013
    Congrats! That's a great deal on a very nice system.
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited March 2013
    Insane deal. CSiA6 is just icing on the cake. Enjoy!
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,685
    edited March 2013
    That's an awesome deal!

    They look great and I think you're going to like your new setup.
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  • Jason_k
    Jason_k Posts: 110
    edited March 2013
    Thats a great deal!
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  • adb3da
    adb3da Posts: 507
    edited March 2013
    Uhh, yeah...killer deal!

    How do they sound!?!?

    Let's see some updated pics of the setup when you've got that squared away.
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  • amgala
    amgala Posts: 111
    edited March 2013
    Wow, amazing deal! There are hardly any Polk HT speakers available in my area on CL, let alone deals like this!
    Front Speakers: Polk Audio LSi15 x 2
    Center Speaker: Polk Audio LSiC
    Rear Speakers: Polk Audio LSiF/X x 2
    Subwoofers: Polk Audio PSW505 x 2
    AVR: Denon AVR-3313CI
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-5
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2013
    Congrats enjoy!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • David R
    David R Posts: 134
    edited March 2013
    That's a great price!
    Panasonic 65" Plasma - Panasonic Blu-ray. Onkyo TX-NR809 RTi A7s fronts - MK CS150s surronds.
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  • nduitch
    nduitch Posts: 316
    edited March 2013
    adb3da@yahoo.co wrote: »
    Uhh, yeah...killer deal!

    How do they sound!?!?

    Let's see some updated pics of the setup when you've got that squared away.

    Might be a while, I don't even have a 5.1 receiver . Been just a two channel listener. What can be had for around $400? I would be using my Carver for the mains so it would have to have pre-outs, just utilizing it to drive rears and center. I like the features on the Harmon Kardon line but haven't heard much about their reliability.
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  • xftman
    xftman Posts: 153
    edited March 2013
    nduitch wrote: »
    Might be a while, I don't even have a 5.1 receiver . Been just a two channel listener. What can be had for around $400? I would be using my Carver for the mains so it would have to have pre-outs, just utilizing it to drive rears and center. I like the features on the Harmon Kardon line but haven't heard much about their reliability.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harman-Kardon-AVR-3600-Z-7-1-Channel-A-V-receiver-with-HDMI-Repeater-/390417905551?pt=Receivers_Tuners&hash=item5ae6b8778f
    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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