rt55i vs rt800

bvette94
bvette94 Posts: 356
edited April 2004 in Speakers
I presently own a pair of rt 800s and with the purchase of my tv i no longer have room on each side of my entertainment center for them was thinking about replacing them with a pair of rt55is is the sound going to be equal better or less quality.






denon avr 5800
denon dvd 2900
rt800 fronts
rt400 center
fxi5 rears
infinity bu12 sub
mitsubishi 55 hdtv
monster power center.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2004
    I am very partial to the RT55i and feel they deliver a better overall sound (at least I did when I auditioned both and bought the RT55is)...but I don't see how that would save you any room. You will need to put them on stands and the footprint will be as large or larger than the floorstanders.
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  • bvette94
    bvette94 Posts: 356
    edited April 2004
    i have a shelf on each of my towers of my entertainment center that they will fit in the only problen is that they will be up over my head for theater.i use my system for the best of both worlds. music and theater




    denon avr 5800
    denon dvd 2900
    rt800 fronts
    rt400 center
    fxi5 rears
    infinity bu12 sub
    mitsubishi 55 hdtv
    monster power center.


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  • Ceruleance
    Ceruleance Posts: 991
    edited April 2004
    depends on your listening habits, If you are mostly HT then you may miss your 800's, but the 55i is an awesome speaker and if you listen to music mostly (like me) then I think you will be very happy you made the switch. I prefer my 55i's to my $3000 MSRP infinity towers for music.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited April 2004
    A lot of people here say the 55 series hit 'faster' and sound more musical. Never heard the 55 but the 800i have a very dark tone and an enjoyable 'sluggish' low end. So it sounds like the 55 is going to be the opposite of your 800.

    It's worth a try since you'll own both models anyway.

    Maurice
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited April 2004
    Owning both the 800i and 55i I can't think of any reason why you would be dissatisfied. I will also echo what organ said. The 55i is a great speaker and is second to none.

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  • bvette94
    bvette94 Posts: 356
    edited April 2004
    thanks for all your imput i am going to check out the a fuw circut cities and see if i can find a pair that is fairly reasonable in price and compair the two. ill post my thoughts if i find them .thanks again


    denon avr 5800
    denon dvd 2900
    rt800 fronts
    cs400 center
    fxi50 rears
    infinity bu-2 sub
    mitsubishi 55 hdtv
    monster power center
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  • spyderman
    spyderman Posts: 678
    edited April 2004
    Originally posted by bvette94
    thanks for all your imput i am going to check out the a fuw circut cities and see if i can find a pair

    You will only find the 55's on eBay for between $200-300. Retail no longer has them.

    Regards,
    Spyder
    RTi70 Fronts
    CSi40 Center
    RTi38 Rear
    PSW650 Sub
    Str-de1075 Receiver

    Hope is on the way!

    ABB

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