RTIA3 Fronts in 5.1 setup

chains7
chains7 Posts: 15
edited May 2022 in Speakers
I have dropped my RTIA3 rears from my 7.1 upstairs setup & looking to set them up in basement as fronts in 5.1 setup or I could setup RTIA3 as surrounds. What other speakers would people recommend for 5.1 setup. Also any subwoofer recommendation? RTIA series in no longer available to me so looking for a good match.
Thanks

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,645
    You could get the Polk Reserve series for the front 3 and use the RTiA3 for the rear. For an HT sub I believe most would suggest one from SVS.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    chains7 wrote: »
    I have dropped my RTIA3 rears from my 7.1 upstairs setup & looking to set them up in basement as fronts in 5.1 setup or I could setup RTIA3 as surrounds. What other speakers would people recommend for 5.1 setup. Also any subwoofer recommendation? RTIA series in no longer available to me so looking for a good match.
    Thanks

    @F1nuts suggestion is solid. But if you’re in the states and looking to save some money then look for rti/RTiA speakers used. The signature series is also silos for HT.

    And yea, SVS, HSU, or monoprice monolith are all great options for HT subs. Don’t buy a Polk sub…
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,059
    RTIa series can be found somewhat readily on the used market. As for a sub....SVS would be my choice for HT. I run an Epik sub but they went out of business sadly.