Eminent LFT-8 w/ LFT-12 Center VS RTi12 w/ CSi5

Velocitydreamer
Velocitydreamer Posts: 252
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Hey Polkies,
Have another question regarding the differences in setups. I've found some Eminent LFT-8's (probably A, not B) that are suposed to be in excellent condition, with LFT-12 Center. I already have RTi12's with CSi5 as my front stage. I own, and will be keeping, my B&K 7250 200wpc x5 amp. I listen to probably 65/35 Music/Movies... I honestly like in your face sound, but have always been interested in the ESL/Planar/etc styled speakers, and loved the ML's I've heard before. I'm sure they're very different speakers, and the music I listen to is mostly Electronic from Trance, Progressive House to Glitch and Dub, but also listen to Modern Rock and Rap/Hip-Hop. What are your opinions between the setups? And what's a good deal (price) for purchasing the LFT-8 & LFT-12? Fast answers are a plus because I'm looking at getting them asap if I am due to many $$ reasons. Any help would help. I got the 12's with higher expectations to be honest, not that they've been bad, but figured they'd be more... idk, thunderous? LoL Like I said, any quick help on this decision is greatly appreciated!!!
LivingRoom
Source: HTPC
Display: GT720 (on the wall)
Receiver: HK AVR1700
L/R: RS850 Signature
Center: RSC200 Signature
SS: Onix Rocket ELT DPA
Sub: SVS PB1-ISD

2 Channel (in the making)
Source: TBA
Amplification: TBA (Integra 2.1 interim)
Speakers: AV123 Onix Rocket Strata Mini
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  • Velocitydreamer
    Velocitydreamer Posts: 252
    From what I'm reading, the Eminents are pretty amazing speakers.
    LivingRoom
    Source: HTPC
    Display: GT720 (on the wall)
    Receiver: HK AVR1700
    L/R: RS850 Signature
    Center: RSC200 Signature
    SS: Onix Rocket ELT DPA
    Sub: SVS PB1-ISD

    2 Channel (in the making)
    Source: TBA
    Amplification: TBA (Integra 2.1 interim)
    Speakers: AV123 Onix Rocket Strata Mini
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,903
    hope you are ready for 84 db :'( . 75 watts minimum.
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  • Velocitydreamer
    Velocitydreamer Posts: 252
    Running a B&K Reference 7250; I should be pretty good. Of the reviews I've read, one crtic tested with an Aragon 200wpc and said that 200w seems to be a pretty good sweet spot. My room, unforunately isn't as large as I'd like for these speakers, but it's about probably 15.5x13.5, depth being the 15.5' side.
    LivingRoom
    Source: HTPC
    Display: GT720 (on the wall)
    Receiver: HK AVR1700
    L/R: RS850 Signature
    Center: RSC200 Signature
    SS: Onix Rocket ELT DPA
    Sub: SVS PB1-ISD

    2 Channel (in the making)
    Source: TBA
    Amplification: TBA (Integra 2.1 interim)
    Speakers: AV123 Onix Rocket Strata Mini
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  • Velocitydreamer
    Velocitydreamer Posts: 252
    Have you heard them by chance? What do you think about my original question by the way?
    LivingRoom
    Source: HTPC
    Display: GT720 (on the wall)
    Receiver: HK AVR1700
    L/R: RS850 Signature
    Center: RSC200 Signature
    SS: Onix Rocket ELT DPA
    Sub: SVS PB1-ISD

    2 Channel (in the making)
    Source: TBA
    Amplification: TBA (Integra 2.1 interim)
    Speakers: AV123 Onix Rocket Strata Mini
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  • Velocitydreamer
    Velocitydreamer Posts: 252
    Though I wish they were 4ohm so the amp would give them a lil more power lol :smile:
    LivingRoom
    Source: HTPC
    Display: GT720 (on the wall)
    Receiver: HK AVR1700
    L/R: RS850 Signature
    Center: RSC200 Signature
    SS: Onix Rocket ELT DPA
    Sub: SVS PB1-ISD

    2 Channel (in the making)
    Source: TBA
    Amplification: TBA (Integra 2.1 interim)
    Speakers: AV123 Onix Rocket Strata Mini
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  • Velocitydreamer
    Velocitydreamer Posts: 252
    marvda1 wrote: »
    hope you are ready for 84 db :'( . 75 watts minimum.

    Mean to quote you, is there a way to delete the original comment?
    Running a B&K Reference 7250; I should be pretty good. Of the reviews I've read, one crtic tested with an Aragon 200wpc and said that 200w seems to be a pretty good sweet spot. My room, unforunately isn't as large as I'd like for these speakers, but it's about probably 15.5x13.5, depth being the 15.5' side.
    On a second note, I basically have to decide between these speakers or an SVS PB12-Plus/2.
    LivingRoom
    Source: HTPC
    Display: GT720 (on the wall)
    Receiver: HK AVR1700
    L/R: RS850 Signature
    Center: RSC200 Signature
    SS: Onix Rocket ELT DPA
    Sub: SVS PB1-ISD

    2 Channel (in the making)
    Source: TBA
    Amplification: TBA (Integra 2.1 interim)
    Speakers: AV123 Onix Rocket Strata Mini
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