RTi6's vs FXi5's

captain
captain Posts: 6
edited September 2004 in Speakers
Hi,
I am new to the Polk scene. I recently purchased RTI12's, 505 sub and CSi5 centre. I also purchased Rti4's for the surrounds which i am happy with.

Since then I have decided to use the RTi4's for rears and to purchase new surround speakers, going the full 7.1 home theatre config.

Haveing read thru the forums/reviews etc on speakers, I am undecided whether to purchase FXi5's or RTi6's for the surround speakers.

If anyone has any suggestions as to which speakers FXi5's or RTi6's or any other speakers which would be more suitable given what I already have I would greatly appreciate any thoughts/comments etc.

I am no guru with respect to home theatre/stereo etc, any thoughts from the Polk community would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers Lee.
captain@jcu.edu.au

RTi12's
505 Sub
CSi5 centre
RTi4 rears
Surrounds??????
Denon 3805 Amp
Captain Lee
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD 4811
Australia
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  • stereo55
    stereo55 Posts: 418
    edited September 2004
    For a 7.1 system get the Fxi5's . The FXi's will produce a better "seamless" sound .
    SDA-2B's ~ Pair SDA-CRS's ~ ,*** Main listening: Maggies MG1 ~ Polk SDA 2B's ~ Monitor 10's , 3-pairs (2 pairs moded into SDA's w/SDA-2B/CRS cross-overs) , * DCM TF600's * Mission M71/M72 *** Main brdrm FRT: RTiA-5's /Presence RTi-4 / LSI-704 Cntr / Rear FXI3's ~~~ Assorted Main listening rm : , 2- Heathkit W-5M /tube mono blocks (Parasound P/HP-850)* * 2- Altec Lansing 1590b's/mono blocks (Yamaha C-45) * CM Labs 35D * Dynaco ST-70 ~ Occasionally ~* Yamaha CR-820/A-760 ,* Sansui AU-317/AU-217 * Carver 900 rec *2-Dynaco ST 120* 1 Hafler DH-220* Marantz 1040 ... more
  • gregure
    gregure Posts: 871
    edited September 2004
    Use the Fxi 5's for side surrounds, and the 4's for rear surrounds. That will ensure a wider sound field w/i the listening area.
    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
  • captain
    captain Posts: 6
    edited September 2004
    Thanks guys for posting a reply, greatly appreciated.

    It has taken some guesswork out of deciding for me.

    Thanks again.
    Lee.:D
    Captain Lee
    James Cook University
    Townsville, QLD 4811
    Australia