RTi8's or Monitor 60's

Devo220
Devo220 Posts: 32
edited December 2004 in Speakers
OK I have a few extra bucks kickin around and have been looking for some new speakers for rear surrounds. I already have a set of the Rti8's. The local Circuit City has a set of floor model 8's that look like they have been used pretty hard but sound great they only want $129.00 ea. for them. I also can get a set of Monitor 60's New in the box for $349.00. This decission is making me crazy because I am kinda picky about my equipments looks. Do I go with the not so perfect 8's or the new 60's. Help me decide!
Arcam DiVa AVR300 Receiver
Outlaw Audio 755 Power Amp
Audio Tecnica lp120 Turntable
Polk Audio LSi15 Front Speakers
Polk Audio LSi9 Rear Surrounds
Polk CSi2 Center Speaker
Apple Mac Mini HTPC
Samsung HL67A750 TV
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited December 2004
    Buy both, bring them home and take a listen. If you decide you don't want the RTi8's, then resell them and try to make a little money.
    You will be happier with the 8's because they are timber matched, but it is up to you in the end.
    If you want timber matching and good looks, then try Crutchfields open box FXi3's or RTi6's for your surrounds.
    Have fun and don't get too stressed out.
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2004
    RTi8....but I wouldn't buy the beater over the new.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited December 2004
    I'd way rather have a set of used 8's over new 60's. I'm not that impressed with the new Monitor line.
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2004
    I meant, don't buy used simply because of a good deal, especially if they are beat up. The RTi is a better speaker IMO.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited December 2004
    buy the 8's and place a plant in front of them if they are that beat up. that would make for a very nice system.. 8's in front, 8's in back.. what do you use for a center and sub?
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  • Devo220
    Devo220 Posts: 32
    edited December 2004
    I have a Csi3 for the center and the Polk PSW404 for a sub.
    Arcam DiVa AVR300 Receiver
    Outlaw Audio 755 Power Amp
    Audio Tecnica lp120 Turntable
    Polk Audio LSi15 Front Speakers
    Polk Audio LSi9 Rear Surrounds
    Polk CSi2 Center Speaker
    Apple Mac Mini HTPC
    Samsung HL67A750 TV
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