opinions/thoughts on my system wanted

CA-AVR330
CA-AVR330 Posts: 30
edited September 2004 in Speakers
Hi, I would like some opinions or insights into how my system would function in general. Taking into consideration the sensitivity and so forth. Doubtless this quesiton has been posed a kazillion times so I won't waste time prattling....

receiver : harman kardon avr330
fronts : rti10
front center : csi40
rear surrounds : r50

and possibly later I will add a pair of FXI3's for mid-surrounds to flesh out the environmernt.

Thanks in advance.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited September 2004
    for your centre I would opt for a csi5 or csi3
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  • Mazeroth
    Mazeroth Posts: 1,585
    edited September 2004
    You gotta amp those 10s. Amped they will sound like a whole different speaker.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited September 2004
    Originally posted by Mazeroth
    You gotta amp those 10s. Amped they will sound like a whole different speaker.
    don't most speakers though? ;)
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • CA-AVR330
    CA-AVR330 Posts: 30
    edited September 2004
    A seperate power amp would be fine. However I do not have the space for one right now nor could I afford parasound's 2,000 dollar 200wpc unit if I did have the space.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited September 2004
    Who said you have to spend that much for good sound? There's wicked deals all over the 'Net for used equipment that would be amazing. I've seen some as cheap as $150 (if you know the right people/place to look).
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • CA-AVR330
    CA-AVR330 Posts: 30
    edited September 2004
    150-200 moolas for a seperate amp, eh? Please direct me to the nearest waiting line. :)
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited September 2004
    http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21876 but I called dibs first... but if I can't get it on Tuesday, you can have it.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=39783&item=5720450599&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW Rotel 60w x 2.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=71544&item=5720210202&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW Carver 200w x 2.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=71543&item=5720199478&rd=1 Adcom 200w x 2.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14973&item=5720735799&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW HK 100w x 2 when bridged. Not bad but there's better amps out there.

    That's not even the tip of the iceburg. Just gotta surf eBay and Audiogon.com for deals. They're out there, just gotta look!!!
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • CA-AVR330
    CA-AVR330 Posts: 30
    edited September 2004
    If my two rti10's were properly amped, how much area would the sound field cover? I am imagining that my center/surroiunds could be tossed out entirely.
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited September 2004
    nope they would not be tossed otu completely...your rti10s will have a hell of a lot better bass though
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited September 2004
    If my two rti10's were properly amped, how much area would the sound field cover? I am imagining that my center/surroiunds could be tossed out entirely.

    Not quite. The 10's properly amped will sound more dynamic. The bass, especially, will be more impactful, but you may want to hold onto your center and surrounds.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited September 2004
    Ditto... calibration is still a must for HT and this will keep your 10's in line...

    Can the HK support pre-out and still feed its amp section? I'm thinking HK AVR's do, and if yes, then a modest outboard amp sets up a very economical bi-amp possibility.
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • Mazeroth
    Mazeroth Posts: 1,585
    edited September 2004
    Read this thread I started over at AVS. It just hit 1077 replies. It deals with pro amps, mainly the Crown XLS series. You can get 260w RMS @ 4 ohms x 2 channels for about $250. I bet those 10s drop down near 4ohms so then you're talking more like 400w RMS. 400w will make those SING! :D

    http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?threadid=418666&perpage=20&pagenumber=1
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  • CA-AVR330
    CA-AVR330 Posts: 30
    edited September 2004
    Originally posted by Tour2ma
    Ditto... calibration is still a must for HT and this will keep your 10's in line...

    Can the HK support pre-out and still feed its amp section? I'm thinking HK AVR's do, and if yes, then a modest outboard amp sets up a very economical bi-amp possibility.

    Yes, my particular AVR can.
    Also, there is a feature with direct 6 channel and direct 8 channel with ports on the rear side of the receiver. What's this for btw?
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited September 2004
    If the "this" you ask about is the bi-amping, you can add a 2 ch amp to fit your taste and budget and run your rti10's bass of it and tweets off of the AVR's internal amp (bi-amping).

    If you're asking about the added ports, I'm not sure as I don't know HK all that well, but I'd think they are for externally amping all channels.
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
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  • jmierzur
    jmierzur Posts: 489
    edited September 2004
    If still interested in an amp for the mains, this Rotel amp would be an excellent addition. I have used this model since 93. It currently drives my LSi9's and have no plans on replacing it any time soon. Highly rated at the time and better then the current 1070 model.
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