Tsx550t or RTiA7, help me decided. :)

jlcorcaa
jlcorcaa Posts: 10
edited December 2013 in Speakers
Like the title says. Both are $500, I have listen to the Rti and I like them a lot. But can you tell me the high and lows of both, if there is any. Thank you.
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited December 2013
    RTi's will probably be a little more on the brighter side since they are designed as a Theater Speaker speaker first. (Reference Theater Improved).

    What are you going to be using them for? Music or Home Theater?
    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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  • jlcorcaa
    jlcorcaa Posts: 10
    edited December 2013
    Can you explain me more about the "brighter side" term? My main use is Home Theater. I have always had bookshelf speakers and want to experience a more robust sound especially with my favorites movies.
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  • jlcorcaa
    jlcorcaa Posts: 10
    edited December 2013
    I'm using a Yamaha RxV475.
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  • don0
    don0 Posts: 78
    edited December 2013
    Crutchfield.com has the TSX550T on sale for $374.99 Each now.

    I am very happy with mine for movies and music.
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  • jlcorcaa
    jlcorcaa Posts: 10
    edited December 2013
    I already ask and they don't ship tower speakers to Puerto Rico. And yes is a sweet deal! :p
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,467
    edited December 2013
    IMO, the TSX is a hybrid between the Monitor series and the RTi's. I figure the RTi is a step up from the TSX. I'd go for the A7's...........of course I'm a little biased since I already own four A9's.

    DSkip pointed out the use of an AVR, the A7's would like some power but shouldn't be a deal breaker, especially if you're mostly H.T.

    I say get 'em and consider an amp down the road.
    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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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited December 2013
    jlcorcaa wrote: »
    Can you explain me more about the "brighter side" term? My main use is Home Theater. I have always had bookshelf speakers and want to experience a more robust sound especially with my favorites movies.

    They are sharp sounding on the treble side. Makes for symbols in music having a sharp sssss sound. If you listen to classical music they might not be the best. Rock sound great on mine. That sharp sound is what makes them an awesom theater speaker when bullets are ripping through your living room with glass breaking.
    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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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,467
    edited December 2013
    jbooker82 wrote: »
    They are sharp sounding on the treble side. Makes for symbols in music having a sharp sssss sound. If you listen to classical music they might not be the best. Rock sound great on mine. That sharp sound is what makes them an awesom theater speaker when bullets are ripping through your living room with glass breaking.

    My A9's had that same symptom while just running off of the AVR (135W X 2ch) and driven with 200wpc. But when I upped the power to 300wpc, the "ssss" minimized. That sharpness smoothed out. Right now, I have 860w powering the A9's.........can you feel your hair blowing back?
    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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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,467
    edited December 2013
    nbrowser wrote: »
    Geebus Murphy dude...I get the hair blowing back from my A7s with 205 wpc...860 to A9's...holy freaking crap !

    What's up Redneck?? Thanks for making me laugh :mrgreen:

    I had an Emotiva XPA-2/300wpc running my A9's. I found out that you can run them in "bridged" mode and it almost triples the power. So, I got a second one. I have what you might say........unlimited headroom :eek:
    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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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,467
    edited December 2013
    nbrowser wrote: »
    Man your NUTS...then again I'm searching for a second HCA-1200II...8 Ohm bridged...600+w...giggle

    That's what I'm talking about!!!!
    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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  • jlcorcaa
    jlcorcaa Posts: 10
    edited December 2013
    I want to feel immerse in the music and movies and sometimes I don't with my speakers set up. I'm ok with my subwoofer, but I know that I can look for what I want with pair of towers. Am I correct? :)
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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,990
    edited December 2013
    jlcorcaa wrote: »
    I'm using a Yamaha RxV475.
    I think your AVR would do OK 2ch driving the 'A7s in a small to medium sized room (10' X 15') If you plan to run a sub they'll do better, especially in a larger room. However, as others have posted, they like power particularly quality power.
    Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED, Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga: LCR mids “Foamed & Plugged**”, inside* & out
    8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out
    *soldered **Rob the Man (Xschop) LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & Mids - 981, connected w/Monoprice Premiere ICs
    Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s
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