Downsizing my surround system to Rti4

Jimbo18
Jimbo18 Posts: 2,337
I can pick up a pair of Rti4's and a Csi3 center for about $250. I am wanting to downsize from the large towers and center channel I have now. They have a cherry wood type finish and look to be almost new.

I would keep the existing rear bipole/dipole Polk speakers and Def Tech sub.

Has anyone heard this combination and, if so, what did you think about it for surround?

I find that we seldom watch many movies on that system now, but when we do, I want it to sound good. I think it would look better in the room to reduce the size of the system.

Comments

  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    One of my first surround systems. I would find it very lacking now personally, but most people would be very happy with it. I found the treble to be very grating, and no bass. I would hold out for the older rt25 or 35i and a cs400i center, much smoother and more balanced 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
  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,337
    No highs, no lows........
  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,337
    Thanks, based on those comments, I held off selling my current speakers. They sound great and don't look bad, just are very large.