RTi4 or RT25i as rears with RTi8?

trj
trj Posts: 320
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Currently I have RTi8s as fronts. I was planning on getting CSi3 or CSi5 as center first and get RTi4s for rears. But I saw a local ad for a pair of RT25i's in good condition for $40.
I know the rears do not need to match, but I prefer to.
But if this pair of RT25i's for $40 is worth it, I would like to keep them till I get RTi4's.
Is it a good deal for RT25i's? I read reviews saying these are excellent bookshelves. I plan to use them as rears and may be later have them in zone 2. Any suggestions? I am a noob with polk speakers so, any advise is good advise for me.
Thanks.
Sony BDP-S6500 | Raspberry Pi 2 | XBOX One S | Wii --> Yamaha RX-V667 --> Adcom 5006 bridged to 175 watts for front LCR -- >Front: Polk Audio RTi8s | Center: CSi5 | Side Surrounds: RTi4s | Rear surrounds: FXiA4s | Cheap 12" sub woofer|Samsung UN60KU6300
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    Get them and save for some FX for surrounds
    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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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    Rti4 for sure, later add some fxi3. Dont mix and match no matter what people say or you will pay. The price will be an uneven panning during blurays and video games. If you stick to all the same line that wasintended to match it sounds truly wonderful, pop in something like tranformers 1 on a bluray and you will notice right at the start.
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  • Easy Runnin
    Easy Runnin Posts: 501
    For $40 grab them. If you don't like them you wan't have any trouble getting your money back.
    HT- Samsung PN50B860/Integra DTR 30.3/Rt55 Fronts
    Rt35i Surrounds/Cs1000p Center/SVS BP1000 Sub
    2CH - B&K MC-101 pre/B&K EX-442 amp/NAD 2400 amp
    Polk SDA1C, Polk Monitor 7, New Large Advents and Polk RTA 8T
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  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,465
    If you have the cash go the right way and get some FX speakers or the 4's. the RT25's would be ok but you will wind up replacing them.
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
    Family Room:LG QNED80 75", Onkyo RZ50 Emotiva XPA3 GEN3 Oppo BDP-93,Sony UBP-X800BM. Main: Polk LsiM 705Center: Polk LSiM 704CFront High/Rear High In-Ceiling Polk 80F/X RT Surrounds: Polk S15 Sub: HSU VTF3-MK5
    Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
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  • trj
    trj Posts: 320
    Thanks for all the insight.
    I think I am going to pass on those RT25i's and buy RTi4's. Not really thinking to go with FXi's, mainly because of aesthetics and an inevitable move to a house very soon.
    Thats when I can really buy a CSi5 as well, unless I get a super deal and keep it packed until I move. No sense in buying a TV stand/speaker stand/entertainment stand till I have a room to properly mount them and WAF is always there.
    However, I am looking for a pair of RTi4's and some stands for the rear. Don't want to drill big holes on the walls in an apartment. :)
    Sony BDP-S6500 | Raspberry Pi 2 | XBOX One S | Wii --> Yamaha RX-V667 --> Adcom 5006 bridged to 175 watts for front LCR -- >Front: Polk Audio RTi8s | Center: CSi5 | Side Surrounds: RTi4s | Rear surrounds: FXiA4s | Cheap 12" sub woofer|Samsung UN60KU6300
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  • isaact
    isaact Posts: 8
    Yeah, wait for the rti 4s or fxi3 or 5s. I have fxi5s and they are great imo. I originally grabbed some Polk r300 because they were cheap and local and now they are in the closet and useless. I feel like you'd end up in the same situation.
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  • trj
    trj Posts: 320
    isaact wrote: »
    Yeah, wait for the rti 4s or fxi3 or 5s. I have fxi5s and they are great imo. I originally grabbed some Polk r300 because they were cheap and local and now they are in the closet and useless. I feel like you'd end up in the same situation.

    Figured I will end up in the same situation. Hence, I passed on the RT25i. I would really like to have a center channel than the surrounds right now, but CSi5 doesnt fit on my TV stand and I am feeling uneasy pulling trigger on CSi3 to pair with the RTi8s. Some say CSi3 is just fine and some say go for CSi
    I think I will just buy a CSi3 for now and then go for CSi5 when I move and have room for new furniture.
    For the rear and surrounds, I will go with RTi4s. Unless someone can absolutely convince my FXi's are better. :):
    Sony BDP-S6500 | Raspberry Pi 2 | XBOX One S | Wii --> Yamaha RX-V667 --> Adcom 5006 bridged to 175 watts for front LCR -- >Front: Polk Audio RTi8s | Center: CSi5 | Side Surrounds: RTi4s | Rear surrounds: FXiA4s | Cheap 12" sub woofer|Samsung UN60KU6300
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