LSiM 705 AND RTiA9s suggestions (I don't know what I'm doing)

Username2

After months of research and bargain shopping, I'm slowly starting to replace my 5.1 speakers that I bought on clearance about 15 years ago.

Here's what I have so far:
Pioneer VSX 519 v (bought a few years ago to get HDMI)
One RTi A9
One CSi A4
Two LSiM 705 (I blew my whole budget on these, but the deal was amazing!)

My main question; should I find another RTi A9 and have those as my rear speakers? Or unload it and get something complimentary to the LSiM front speakers?

Planning to replace the receiver this year. Should I make it a higher priority?

I wouldn't consider myself an audiophile but I know what sounds good and bad quality sound is annoying to me.

tonyb

Yes, dump the RTIA9, they would need a pretty beefy receiver to drive them and the LSIM's are an easier load for a receiver.

I would look at a better receiver anyway as that 519 is a bit below par for what you have. Pioneer SC versions or Yamaha Avantage series would work well.

Legender

Not sure about your speaker matching, but do think you need to upgrade your receiver to better match the 705s.
So what does your system sound like now? I'm assuming it's not good as you're looking for suggestions.
You'll definitely need 2 speakers for the rears.

Most would suggest separate high current amplifier for your new 705s. the 519 does not support preouts so you can't just add an amplifier, you'll need to upgrade the receiver also.
What is your budget? We can certainly help you spend your money if that is what you're looking for.

oh... and welcome to the club.

Username2

Thanks for the suggestions.
So far the system sounds great for music but I only have the front three speakers set up right now. The RTiA9 is still in the box.

I'll dump the A9 and look at rear speakers. I'll make a finding a new receiver a higher priority.

tonyb

Username2 wrote: »

Thanks for the suggestions.
So far the system sounds great for music but I only have the front three speakers set up right now. The RTiA9 is still in the box.

I'll dump the A9 and look at rear speakers. I'll make a finding a new receiver a higher priority.

Good man, be patient you'll get there.

hochpt21

If you're going to stick with the LSIM (which I recommend).. The first thing I would do is get rid of the CSI A4 and get the matching center for the LSIM's. (either the 4c or the 6c) You really want a matching front stage. The surrounds are not as important.

Legender

If you think it sounds good for music now, wait until you get some real power to those 705s. You've not heard anything yet.

And don't be afraid to look at used. I picked up used Marantz and Denon components for my systems and they've worked out great.

As for surrounds, you could use some smaller book shelf speakers, cheaper and might be easer to place/hang depending on your setup. I'm using the RTiA7s for rears and side speakers, but then my room is huge.

Have fun on your journey.

rpf65

I would sell the RTI A9 and CSI A4, take those funds and put them towards a better AVR.

Next I would buy a good subwoofer, SVS, HSU, Power Sound Audio, or Rythmik.

Third on the list would be a LSIM series center channel.

Think it would be better to have the sub for movies over the center channel, although I may be in the minority.

dhart86

^^^^what he said ^^^^ Except get the center channel before the sub