Need Some Opinions

Nelson57
Nelson57 Posts: 190
edited March 2005 in Speakers
I thinking about doing some upgrading, and I am looking for opinions on if its worth it. The change would be as follows:

From:
Polk T90es Front Left and Right, with CS1 in the center.

To:
Polk RTi8's Front Left and Right, with CSi3 in the center.

Already have FXi3s on sides, and Monitor 50's in rear. Would move the T90es to the rear, and use Monitors elsewhere.

Looking for opinions on whether this would be more of a lateral move with little expectation of improvement, or do you think it would lead to an improvement in sound. System is used for 99% movies. I value the opinions of this forum.
Main theater: Paradigm Studio 100's v4 L/R, CC690 Center, ADP 590 x4 Surrounds. Dual Outlaw LFM-EX-1's, Yamaha Aventage RX-A1010 as Processor, Anthem PVA-7 Amp

Secondary System: Polk RTi 6 L/R, CSi3, Center, FXi3 x4 Surrounds, Def-Tech Supercube II, Pioneer Elite VSX-23 Receiver
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  • marker
    marker Posts: 1,084
    edited March 2005
    I would say that it would be more of a lateral move. I vote for saving your money till you can really make an obvious upgrade.

    Just my take. Good luck either way.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited March 2005
    I don't know that you'd get much "bang-for-your-buck" out of that move. Seems more like a move sideways than an upgrade, but I don't know how strongly you feel about the Rti8/Csi setup...
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited March 2005
    Arent the T90's supposed to be European versions of Monitor 50's? If so, I thought the RTi's were better than the Monitors. :confused:
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited March 2005
    It's definitely an upgrade. If you're going to do it, I'd put the CSi5 in as the center though.
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  • Nelson57
    Nelson57 Posts: 190
    edited March 2005
    Decided to go ahead with the upgrade. Had to sratch that itch. My local dealer didn't carry the CSi5, so I went with the CSi3. The room is small enough that the 3 will do the job.

    Happy I made the move, can already hear a little more detail, and a nice smooth sound that fills the room nicely. I would image after a break-in period the sound will only get better. I sure had nothing to lose. Now I'll work on seating and other room modifications.
    Main theater: Paradigm Studio 100's v4 L/R, CC690 Center, ADP 590 x4 Surrounds. Dual Outlaw LFM-EX-1's, Yamaha Aventage RX-A1010 as Processor, Anthem PVA-7 Amp

    Secondary System: Polk RTi 6 L/R, CSi3, Center, FXi3 x4 Surrounds, Def-Tech Supercube II, Pioneer Elite VSX-23 Receiver
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by MacLeod
    I thought the RTi's were better than the Monitors. :confused:

    Says who? Speakers should be a purely subjective purchase. Doesn't matter if it cost $200 or $20,000, it depends on what you like.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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