Anyone think having RTi8s as rears would be overkill?

Laura Palmer
Laura Palmer Posts: 124
edited May 2005 in Speakers
It seems like for the amount to buy RTi6s and furniture to stand them on, I could probably just buy a set of RTi8s and not require the furniture...then maybe move my RTi6s to a 2-channel setup in a bedroom.

Would that be overkill though? Having RTi12s in front w/ a CSi5 and a pair of RTi8s in the back? I know they're the same brand but will there still be a sonic match? Because when I compared all three floor speakers in the store I remember one of them sounding quite different (as though it could've been from an entirely different product line).

Any ideas?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2005
    Why can't you use wall mounts for the RTi6's?
    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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  • Laura Palmer
    Laura Palmer Posts: 124
    edited May 2005
    Interesting, J&R is currently offering the AVR135 for the same price as the HK3480...

    If I'm using the "multi-room" feature on the HK635 (which I have not quite figured out yet) will it work with either of these two receivers? Is one better/more compatible than the other?

    It's also hard to decide between the two, I know it's going to be for a two-channel setup so I guess that means I'd be better off getting the 3480, but I wonder if I should cover my ground by just getting the AVR135 in case I ever decide to attach a TV.

    Any thoughts? Would the RTi6s sound better on one versus the other? And JUST in case I decide to keep my RTi6s as rears, and use a pair of RTi8s for my 2-channel setup will the 3480 handle them any better than the AVR135? I know they have more wattage, but...
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  • Laura Palmer
    Laura Palmer Posts: 124
    edited May 2005
    doro: I'm not so sure it's a good idea because I'll be moving into an apartment and I'm not so keen on knocking holes in the wall.

    Not to mention I don't know much about that handyman sort of work. =)
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited May 2005
    I don't think so, I'm using RT800i as my rear surrounds. Love the way some movies sound with such a large speaker, it can handle to bass it may need in the rears at times. ;)

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    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

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    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
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  • TrappedUnder Ice
    TrappedUnder Ice Posts: 975
    edited May 2005
    overkill...no such thing. I love my RT55i's as rears with my RT2000i's front. Go for it!
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  • Laura Palmer
    Laura Palmer Posts: 124
    edited May 2005
    Okay I'm guessing those are all big, because I'm not familiar with those model numbers :P

    Thanks!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2005
    Well, if you're not handy then it's not really an issue anymore. Bookshelf or floorstander, RTi6 or RTi8, would work fine.

    I concur with Trapped....you can never have too much when it comes to speakers.
    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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  • gregure
    gregure Posts: 871
    edited May 2005
    I don't believe it's overkill if you like the sound. However, smaller speakers have more placement options. I've always found surrounds to sound best when placed slightly above the listening position. Other than that, towers in the rear is not a bad idea at all, if you have the space.
    As far as tibre matching, that would be a great way to go. All Rti speakers is the way to go, same drivers all around.
    Keep in mind re your room system. If you ever want to add a sub to your Rti 6 pair, dont' get the HK 3480. While it does have a sub line out, there is no bass management at all, it simply outputs full range to the speakers, and 100 Hz and below to sub, a terrible mix that results in double bass boom, and constriction in smaller speakers. Try to find a stereo preamp and amp, or a receiver that will allow for bass management, again, only if you plan to add a sub. Otherwise the 3480 is a great choice, and was pointed at by Stereophile Magazine as an excellent stereo receiver.
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    Martin Logan Depth-Sub
    B&K AVR 507
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited May 2005
    No replacement for big surrounds and centers. Although I warn you, once you put towers back there, replacing them with wimpy bookshelfs wont work :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • marker
    marker Posts: 1,084
    edited May 2005
    Originally posted by gregure
    Otherwise the 3480 is a great choice, and was pointed at by Stereophile Magazine as an excellent stereo receiver.

    Do you by chance have a link for this gregure? I tried to find it myself but had no luck.

    I'd be interested to read this as I've just picked one of these up.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited May 2005
    I have RTI100s as surrounds and I like them very much.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited May 2005
    yes- unless you live by yourself in a bachelor pad.
    and even then- i still wouldn't.

    to each his/her own. :)
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited May 2005
    Nope. Go for it. My friend has RTi10s as fronts, RTi8s as surrounds, and RTi70s as rears with a PSW505. I think it sounds awesome. He has a huge room for his HT setup. If your space is large enough, it should sound great. Make sure you can clear the height of the furniture. His RTi70s are sitting on short stands.
    Hope I helped. Good luck and enjoy.:)
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited May 2005
    you could unscrew the front feet to angle the 8's to have them firing higher...
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