surround speakers

landry_p2000
landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
edited July 2004 in Speakers
Hey. What would be better for my surrounds Rti bookshelf speakers or FXi bipole/dipole and why?:confused:
Main Set-up: 55" 120 hz Samsung LN55B650, Onkyo TX-SR806, Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva XPA-2, PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S560, Apple TV (160g), Panamax M5300-PM, Polk Audio CSi5, RTi10's, FXi3's, RTi4's, and SVS PB12 Plus

Bedroom: Panasonic 50" S2 Plasma and Panasonic BD65 blu-ray player, Onkyo TX-SR707, Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-2, KEF IQ7's, IQc, IQ8Ds, and SVS PB10-ISD
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  • thehalo8
    thehalo8 Posts: 127
    edited July 2004
    Depends on your tastes and room arrangement. For my setup the FX's work the best.
    Mains: Polk RTi70's
    Center: Polk CSi40
    Surrounds: Polk TC60i's
    Sub: Polk PSW505
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-DS696
    TV: Samsung HLS 5687W 56"
    DVD: Sony DVP S5300
    Protection: Monster HTS 3600
    Backup Battery: Belkin AP3080010
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2004
    There are awesome deals on FXi's at Circuit City right now, grab a pair while you still can at these prices.

    Regards,
    PolkThug
    Never Forget
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  • gregure
    gregure Posts: 871
    edited July 2004
    Personally, I've been very happy with the FXi 3's. They put out a lot of sound for such small speakers. Very detailed with ambient noise. Two examples (and yes I'm a Lord of the Rings fiend):
    In the Extended Edition of Fellowship of the Ring (in DTS mode), the music and background crowd noise at Bilbo's birthday party really comes over well from the surrounds, filling the room like you're in the middle of the party. Also, in Return of the King (sadly on in Dolby for now), the scene in Theoden's Hall at the beginning where he says "Hail the honored dead" and the whole crowd shouts "Hail," the surrounds thrillingly put you there. From scenes where dialogue echoes, to fast surround effects, the FXi's really deliver. Not only that, but they are easily wall mountable. Just find a stud and two screws hold them up fine. Bookshelves would work if the speakers are behind you, but if you can mount on the wall on the sides of the listening position, FXi would be the way to go.
    Current System:

    Mitsubishi 30" LCD LT-3020 (for sale**)
    Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Concert Grand (Rosewood)-Mains (with Audioquest Mont Blanc cables)
    CSi5-Center (for sale**)
    FXi3-surrounds (for sale**)
    Martin Logan Depth-Sub
    B&K AVR 507
    Pimare CD21-CD Player
    Denon 1815-DVD Player
    Panamax M5500-EX-Line Conditioner
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited July 2004
    Thanks for the help. I will see about getting a pair of FXi3's from Circuit City or Crutchfield if C.C. is out of them for good.:cool:
    Main Set-up: 55" 120 hz Samsung LN55B650, Onkyo TX-SR806, Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva XPA-2, PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S560, Apple TV (160g), Panamax M5300-PM, Polk Audio CSi5, RTi10's, FXi3's, RTi4's, and SVS PB12 Plus

    Bedroom: Panasonic 50" S2 Plasma and Panasonic BD65 blu-ray player, Onkyo TX-SR707, Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-2, KEF IQ7's, IQc, IQ8Ds, and SVS PB10-ISD
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited July 2004
    Well guys, C.C has one set left, and the manager was not there who could cut me a deal. I will try again Satutday. Wish me luck!
    Main Set-up: 55" 120 hz Samsung LN55B650, Onkyo TX-SR806, Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva XPA-2, PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S560, Apple TV (160g), Panamax M5300-PM, Polk Audio CSi5, RTi10's, FXi3's, RTi4's, and SVS PB12 Plus

    Bedroom: Panasonic 50" S2 Plasma and Panasonic BD65 blu-ray player, Onkyo TX-SR707, Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-2, KEF IQ7's, IQc, IQ8Ds, and SVS PB10-ISD
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited July 2004
    Got them tonight for $289.99 on a trade in for the RTi4s which I paid $259.99. Last pair in the area of two stores. Ijust love the upgrade program!
    Main Set-up: 55" 120 hz Samsung LN55B650, Onkyo TX-SR806, Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva XPA-2, PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S560, Apple TV (160g), Panamax M5300-PM, Polk Audio CSi5, RTi10's, FXi3's, RTi4's, and SVS PB12 Plus

    Bedroom: Panasonic 50" S2 Plasma and Panasonic BD65 blu-ray player, Onkyo TX-SR707, Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-2, KEF IQ7's, IQc, IQ8Ds, and SVS PB10-ISD
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