going from RtiA9 to what ?
advise me . I have tax money coming soon and I may buy new speakers . I was looking for some used Klipsch but I really like the Polk build better on some models. I almost wish I didnt sell my 9's but I did. currently running some AV123 Onix Rocket 850's but they are a lot like my other speakers so I might be wanting to change. was looking at the S60. what else is there under $1K ?
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What other gear do you have? Room size, and type of system would be a helpful start.
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room ? 15 x 12 or so. im running a Arcam AV8 pre and wyred 4 sound st-1000 .I listen to rock and blues and some country.
the RTiA9's were fine I just wanted to try something else. I was running different amp them . now I can run pretty much anything with the amp I have. I have a 2nd amp for subs . 2 of them.
I see that the S60 S50 S55 are about the only thing I can buy under $1K now. The LSi is more. -
Open to buying used? Location?
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room ? 15 x 12 or so. im running a Arcam AV8 pre and wyred 4 sound st-1000 .I listen to rock and blues and some country.
the RTiA9's were fine I just wanted to try something else. I was running different amp them . now I can run pretty much anything with the amp I have. I have a 2nd amp for subs . 2 of them.
I see that the S60 S50 S55 are about the only thing I can buy under $1K now. The LSi is more.
I you have two subs why not try the LSiM703s from Adorama? They are $450 shipped right not, so you have plenty of money to adda really nice pair of stands like these https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sanus-steel-foundations-series-bookshelf-speaker-stands-pair-black/2945495.p?skuId=2945495&ref=212&loc=1&ref=212&loc=1&ds_rl=1268667&gclid=CjwKCAiA98TxBRBtEiwAVRLquy8s_DZCZIDNSVcjoIqTgyn2LD893KjGCKLkGXCsmEzjUX1rRVCWlhoChNQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
They are very musical speakers, great midrange, nice bass extension and slam for their size, and the top end will be MUCH better for music that the RTiA9s. They are warmish and laid back so it will be a VERY different sound...Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
Game Room 5.1.4: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
Bedroom 2.1 Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer -
That is a crazy good price for those speakers. I can't believe they are that low. For that kind of money I would grab them myself. Now you got me thinking. Sorry carry on.room ? 15 x 12 or so. im running a Arcam AV8 pre and wyred 4 sound st-1000 .I listen to rock and blues and some country.
the RTiA9's were fine I just wanted to try something else. I was running different amp them . now I can run pretty much anything with the amp I have. I have a 2nd amp for subs . 2 of them.
I see that the S60 S50 S55 are about the only thing I can buy under $1K now. The LSi is more.
I you have two subs why not try the LSiM703s from Adorama? They are $450 shipped right not, so you have plenty of money to adda really nice pair of stands like these https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sanus-steel-foundations-series-bookshelf-speaker-stands-pair-black/2945495.p?skuId=2945495&ref=212&loc=1&ref=212&loc=1&ds_rl=1268667&gclid=CjwKCAiA98TxBRBtEiwAVRLquy8s_DZCZIDNSVcjoIqTgyn2LD893KjGCKLkGXCsmEzjUX1rRVCWlhoChNQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
They are very musical speakers, great midrange, nice bass extension and slam for their size, and the top end will be MUCH better for music that the RTiA9s. They are warmish and laid back so it will be a VERY different sound...
Dan
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@mantis I think with 703s, a 706 center and and great sub like you have? Pretty awesome dual purpose setup...Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
Game Room 5.1.4: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
Bedroom 2.1 Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer -
OR I grab 2 SVS PB2000 Pro Subs or 2 JL E Sub 12 inches and ditch the older Def Tech sub. Then I'd probably have to grab a pair of 265- LS in walls for Surround and maybe build a pretty killer system on the cheap.Dan
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I you have two subs why not try the LSiM703s from Adorama? They are $450 shipped right not, so you have plenty of money to adda really nice pair of stands like these https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sanus-steel-foundations-series-bookshelf-speaker-stands-pair-black/2945495.p?skuId=2945495&ref=212&loc=1&ref=212&loc=1&ds_rl=1268667&gclid=CjwKCAiA98TxBRBtEiwAVRLquy8s_DZCZIDNSVcjoIqTgyn2LD893KjGCKLkGXCsmEzjUX1rRVCWlhoChNQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
They are very musical speakers, great midrange, nice bass extension and slam for their size, and the top end will be MUCH better for music that the RTiA9s. They are warmish and laid back so it will be a VERY different sound...
I really like those speakers. I just havnt done any research on them. I was looking at the dozens of damaged LSi705's on the site the other day. must get beat up in shipping quite a bit -
I you have two subs why not try the LSiM703s from Adorama? They are $450 shipped right not, so you have plenty of money to adda really nice pair of stands like these https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sanus-steel-foundations-series-bookshelf-speaker-stands-pair-black/2945495.p?skuId=2945495&ref=212&loc=1&ref=212&loc=1&ds_rl=1268667&gclid=CjwKCAiA98TxBRBtEiwAVRLquy8s_DZCZIDNSVcjoIqTgyn2LD893KjGCKLkGXCsmEzjUX1rRVCWlhoChNQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
They are very musical speakers, great midrange, nice bass extension and slam for their size, and the top end will be MUCH better for music that the RTiA9s. They are warmish and laid back so it will be a VERY different sound...
I really like those speakers. I just havnt done any research on them. I was looking at the dozens of damaged LSi705's on the site the other day. must get beat up in shipping quite a bit
Weird quote, but anyway. The towers do get damaged a lot. Polk’s packaging is underwhelming to say the least. BUT the bookies and LSiMfx are double boxed (I owned both) and are much more reliable...mine where both perfect, two different pairs of 703s and one pair of lsimfx...Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
Game Room 5.1.4: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
Bedroom 2.1 Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer -
and the LSiM703 is good enough to replace some towers ?
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and the LSiM703 is good enough to replace some towers ?
Why not just get another pair of A9's??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.
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well cause I want something else that sounds better. they sounded ok but I want something else.
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All I can tell you is the that LSiM series is a significant step up SQ wise from the rtiA, and that the 703s are a big sounding bookie. With two good subs I would venture that yes, they could replace towers. But if you don’t like them you won’t lose any money reselling them...Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
Game Room 5.1.4: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
Bedroom 2.1 Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer -
I went to go buy them and they were out. waited to long.
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KEF Reference 5 which is what I'm doing. But the LSiM are amazing especially at the price.KEF Q150 | Rythmik F12 | Yamaha Aventage RX-A780
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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
