Which Setup Would You Choose

Nelson57
Nelson57 Posts: 190
edited October 2005 in Speakers
Looking for some opinions on a secondary HT setup in a small room approx
11 1/2 X 11 1/2. These are the two setup options:

Option 1
Center: CS1
Front Left/Right: T90Es
Surround Left/Right: Monitor 30s or 40s

or

Option 2
Center: CSi3
Front Left/Right: RTi6s
Surround Left/Right: RTi4s

Setup will be driven by an Onkyo TX SR502 with a Velodyne CHT-10 sub. I'm just torn on which setup to go with. I value the opinions of this group, so which setup would you choose?
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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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited October 2005
    The RTi's are a better speaker than the Monitors. Better build quality, crossovers and sound quality. I would definitely go with the RTi option.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited October 2005
    ^^^What he said...
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  • Burnzy
    Burnzy Posts: 250
    edited October 2005
    Yes, I would go w/ Option # 2
    SYSTEM
    HDTV ..........Sony KP-57WV600
    CD / DVD......Sony DVP-C675D
    AVR ............Denon 2801
    MAINS .........Polk RTi8
    CENTER .......Polk CSi5
    Surrounds ....Polk FXi3
    Sub ............Polk PSW-250
    Cables.........Zebra Cables
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  • Nelson57
    Nelson57 Posts: 190
    edited October 2005
    I guess the biggest question for me here is the choice between the T90s and the RTi6s. It gets into that bookshelf vs floorstanding debate. Is it the general opinion that the RTi6 will provide better SQ than the T90e?
    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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  • Eman
    Eman Posts: 60
    edited October 2005
    Set up 2 but with the RTi8s for mains.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited October 2005
    #2...
    or with 8`s like Eman said...
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    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

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  • Nelson57
    Nelson57 Posts: 190
    edited October 2005
    Thanks guys, option 2 it is.
    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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  • Mjr7531
    Mjr7531 Posts: 856
    edited October 2005
    Nelson57 wrote:
    I guess the biggest question for me here is the choice between the T90s and the RTi6s. It gets into that bookshelf vs floorstanding debate. Is it the general opinion that the RTi6 will provide better SQ than the T90e?

    Yes.
    You won't be disapointed going for the RTi series :)
    Have fun!
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited October 2005
    Monty,

    I want whats behind door #2 only with towers...............sounds good to me. :D
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited October 2005
    Option #2
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

    "People working at Polk Audio must sit around the office and just laugh their balls off reading many of these comments." -Lush
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited October 2005
    Regardless whether you choose towers or bookshelves I would recommend an upgrade to the CSi5. Well worth the extra cash if you can spare it.
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited October 2005
    the $400 csi5 makes no sense in an 11x11 room. Neither do towers for that matter. Not when you already have a respectable sub and presumably all speakers being set to small at the 80hz crossover point. of course that's my opinion not gospel. I say snag the 3 and the 6's (or 4's for that matter) and save some dough. :cool:
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

    "People working at Polk Audio must sit around the office and just laugh their balls off reading many of these comments." -Lush
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited October 2005
    aaharvel wrote:
    the $400 csi5 makes no sense in an 11x11 room. Neither do towers for that matter. Not when you already have a respectable sub and presumably all speakers being set to small at the 80hz crossover point. of course that's my opinion not gospel. I say snag the 3 and the 6's (or 4's for that matter) and save some dough. :cool:

    Sorry didn't see that it was only 11x11. I would certainly agree that towers are not necessary. But I do honestly believe that the Csi5 is a better match sonically for the RTi6s. They both have a little more forward sound than their smaller siblings. However, I have had many hours listening to the RTi series, and personaly prefer the sound of the 4's over the 6's. If you can live with slightly less volume you may be better off with the RTi4s and the CSi3. More $$$ left for other toys!
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited October 2005
    cmy330go wrote:
    However, I have had many hours listening to the RTi series, and personaly prefer the sound of the 4's over the 6's.

    that's funny- but so did I.
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

    "People working at Polk Audio must sit around the office and just laugh their balls off reading many of these comments." -Lush
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited October 2005
    aaharvel wrote:
    that's funny- but so did I.

    Wasn't trying to say you didn't. :o I was just changing my suggestion due to the info I missed.

    Sorry if I offended.
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited October 2005
    It is very normal around here to not read the initial post through enough to make good suggestions.

    He has a great main HT already. I would suggest placing some of those components in his smaller setup to see what the needs may be. With the setup he has listed for his main HT, at the risk of hurting feelings here, I might even suggest changing brands to try something completely new. :)


    Or how about a "Surround Bar"? It fits the room needs.

    Panasonic PT50LC13 HDTV
    Anthem AVM 30 Pre/Pro
    Anthem PVA-7 Amp
    Hughes HTL-HD DSS Receiver
    Denon DVD-1910
    Denon DVD-2910
    Yamaha DVD S1500
    Polk RTi8 Front L/R
    Polk CSi5 Center Channel
    Polk FXi5 L/R Surround
    Polk FXi3 L/R Surround Back
    SVS PB10 ISD Sub
    HSU STF-2 Sub
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • Nelson57
    Nelson57 Posts: 190
    edited October 2005
    I agree with you aaharvel, I do have the CSi5 and RTi8s in my main theater room, and both the CSi5 and RTi8s would be overkill for this small room. I already own a pair of T90es that I purchased from Russman, and I have a pair of RTi6s that I used to have as rear speakers in the main theater, but replaced them with the FXi3s.

    So I had the makiings for putting together a secondary system which would have been built around the RTi6 or T90es in the front since I already have them. Thats what I needed the opinions on. I'll hold the T90es for future use, maybe for a bedroom system, and build this secondary system by completing option 2. All I need to get are the Csi3 and the RTi4s which are available in my area. Thanks for your help you guys.

    You all helped me put together my main system also, and I am loving it.
    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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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited October 2005
    cmy330go wrote:
    Wasn't trying to say you didn't. :o I was just changing my suggestion due to the info I missed.

    Sorry if I offended.

    not at all. I was merely agreeing with you.

    (edit) hey good luck with the system Nelson.
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

    "People working at Polk Audio must sit around the office and just laugh their balls off reading many of these comments." -Lush
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