Deciding on first time HT system

MattN03

I listened to some RTi10's in stereo mode last night at Fry's (w/o a sub playing) and they sounded superior to the RTi8's they had. The 10's played stronger & had better sounding highs IMO. When they powered up a Velodyne 10 sub, the difference wasn't as noticable and in surround sound they difference wasn't noticable. So in other words, I only noticed the difference between the speakers when in stereo mode w/o a sub. I will be listening to music in stereo probably 50-60% of the time with a sub. Is it worth the extra money for the 10's over the 8's? Any advantages/disadvantages between the two?

tommyboy

MattN03 wrote:

I listened to some RTi10's in stereo mode last night at Fry's (w/o a sub playing) and they sounded superior to the RTi8's they had. The 10's played stronger & had better sounding highs IMO. When they powered up a Velodyne 10 sub, the difference wasn't as noticable and in surround sound they difference wasn't noticable. So in other words, I only noticed the difference between the speakers when in stereo mode w/o a sub. I will be listening to music in stereo probably 50-60% of the time with a sub. Is it worth the extra money for the 10's over the 8's? Any advantages/disadvantages between the two?

wait... are you saying you are either going to get the rti 8s with a sub or the rti10s without a sub?

and what velodyne sub were you listening to?

If that is the case, it is better to get the 8s with a sub, unless of course you are getting the 10s and planning on getting a sub later

MattN03

tommyboy wrote:

wait... are you saying you are either going to get the rti 8s with a sub or the rti10s without a sub?

and what velodyne sub were you listening to?

If that is the case, it is better to get the 8s with a sub, unless of course you are getting the 10s and planning on getting a sub later

No, either RTi8 or RTi10's will have a sub with them-probably a SVS PB10. Fry's had a Velodyne PBS-10 (I think that was the model # anyways) they demoed for me.

MattN03

Ok, new receiver plans. I just bought a H/K 635 receiver on Ebay for $501.

tommyboy

MattN03 wrote:

No, either RTi8 or RTi10's will have a sub with them-probably a SVS PB10. Fry's had a Velodyne PBS-10 (I think that was the model # anyways) they demoed for me.

dps im guessing, no such thing as a pbs...:) . That sub is great for my system but prolly not good enough for the rti series. but about the RTI8s and 10s. You know everyone will tell you to get the 10s since you get a mid range and two 7 inch woofers and i will have to agree with them;)

tommyboy

MattN03

tommyboy wrote:

dps im guessing, no such thing as a pbs...:) . That sub is great for my system but prolly not good enough for the rti series. but about the RTI8s and 10s. You know everyone will tell you to get the 10s since you get a mid range and two 7 inch woofers and i will have to agree with them;)

tommyboy

Yep, I bet it was the DPS.

tommyboy

great reciever, I really wish I could return my 603 and get that reciever, 1100 dollar reciever for 500 buck, great deal!

tommyboy

was it new, even with my accomodations I could only get it new for $610. I wanted to buy it open box for 500 but it was pretty beat up...

MattN03

tommyboy wrote:

was it new, even with my accomodations I could only get it new for $610. I wanted to buy it open box for 500 but it was pretty beat up...

Do you mean the H/K 635? If so, it was a refurb directly from H/K. I just got lucky because they're going anywhere from $510-$630.

tommyboy

MattN03 wrote:

Do you mean the H/K 635? If so, it was a refurb directly from H/K. I just got lucky because they're going anywhere from $510-$630.

so much for your 1500 dollar limit;) . j/k you're building yourself a great system. A buddy of mine has the RTi70s (which is just an older RTi model) and they sound much better than my monitor 50s. you won't go wrong either way (with rti8s or 10s). just make sure you tell us what you buy:) .

MattN03

tommyboy wrote:

so much for your 1500 dollar limit;) . j/k you're building yourself a great system. A buddy of mine has the RTi70s (which is just an older RTi model) and they sound much better than my monitor 50s. you won't go wrong either way (with rti8s or 10s). just make sure you tell us what you buy:) .

Yeah, I'm blaming everyone on this forum for busting my budget! lol. I guess I'll just be saving a while longer to get everything.

peteran

Front: Monitor 40 $300.00 (about)
Surround: Monitor 30 $200.00 (about)
Center: CS1 $180.00 (about)
Sub: PSW 303 $300.00 (about)

Surge protector look into Belkin Pureav
http://www.pureav.com/power/
you can get it cheaper at Amazon or Buy.com. $200-300

Speaker stands
http://www.wood-tech.com/
check into their specials.

Receiver not sure if you are sold to the HK435 but I would recommend the onkyo 603 or 703

MattN03

peteran wrote:

Receiver not sure if you are sold to the HK435 but I would recommend the onkyo 603 or 703

Thanks for the suggestions! I just bought a H/K 635 however.

AndyGwis

I got a sweet deal on a system including the AVR635 and Polk 5.1 not too long ago. Matt, got the AVR new online for $600. . . then got the Monitor 60s (or Euro 90ebs as Tweeter has them) for $350/pair. Got Monitor 30s for surrounds at half price as well. . . $125/pair. Added the Csi3 for $199.

They threw in a $200 sub, PSW10, which I traded in for a new in box Mirage Omni s12 Sub (which I love, BTW). . . only cost me $200 out of pocket after PSW10 trade in.

Look into that. I have Monitor 60's, Monitor 30's, Csi3, Mirage Omni s12, and HK ABR635 all brand new in box with warranties for about $1500.

Watch out, though. I'm already looking into some separate amplification for my Monitor 60's. . . they sound great with HK635 as it is. . . but I'm sure could sound even better

AndyGwis

MattN03

The H/K 635 came in today!! I should have my RTi8's & a Panamax 4300 by next Wednesday if there are no delays. Woohoo!!!

MattN03

Here is an update on my system