Need help with the wife guys...

dharris1969
dharris1969 Posts: 18
edited May 2006 in Speakers
:) Okay guys, it is settled. I will soon join the ranks of being a Polk Audio owner.
I will be buying one of the fallowing sets; determining factor is my wife’s final approval (LOL).
1.
Front - Rti6
Center – CSI5
Rear – Rti4
2.
Front – Rti8
Center – CSI5
Rear – Rti4

Both set will be powered with my NAD T753 and both will be powered with two Definitive Technology Pro Sub 100TL’s.
This is my floor plan; TV wall (family room left side of photo) is 17’ wide to the divider, then about another 15’ to the front of the house. The wall facing the back yard is 12’ to the nook and then another 25’ or so to the stove in the kitchen. The ceilings are 8’ tall.
Been trying to tell my wife that the bigger mains will most likely be better for us do to the open funky rooms. Thanks for any help or suggestions you may have.
TV - Sony 36" KV-36FV27
A/V Receiver - NAD T753
2 Ch Amp - Rotel RB-870BX
CD - Rotel 930AX
DVD/DVDA - Panasonic DVD-A7
Panasonic SACD / DVDA

Speaks,
Main - MB Quart QL S830 4ohm @ 87 DB
CC - MB Quart QL S330CTR 4ohm @ 90 DB
Rear - MB Quart QL S530 4ohm @ 85 DB
Sub - Definitive Technology PRO Sub 100 TL
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2006
    Number 1.
    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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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited May 2006
    I have the #2 setup. Love it! Completely rocks for HT. I recommend that, and the towers aren't really that big. My wife actually loves the black and they go swell with our Black Leather furniture.

    #2 it is!
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    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
    Denon 3805
    Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited May 2006
    Option 2. I'm a big fan of the RTi8's.
    HT
    RTi70 mains
    CSi30 center
    RTi28 Rears
    Velodyne CHT-12
    H/K AVR-247
    ADCOM GFA-7000
    Samsung PN58B860
    Playstation 3
    2-Channel
    Polk Audio LSi15's
    Rotel RCD-1072
    Nakamichi CA-5 Pre
    ADCOM GFA-555
    Signal Cable Analog II IC's
    Signal Ultra Bi-Wire Speaker Cables
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited May 2006
    I own the RTi6's. Nice speaker - gets my vote. Good luck.
    Michael ;)
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  • jhermance
    jhermance Posts: 214
    edited May 2006
    Do number 2. You'll get a better setup.
    Samsung UN46C7000
    Cambridge Audio 640R
    Sony BDP-S570
    Magnepan MMG's
    Totem Dreamcatcher Center
    Eleganza™ Bella 1200 High Performance Subwoofer
    Polk R15 Surrounds
    Audioquest Cables
    Panamax 5510-PRO AC Regenerator
    Monster Cable HTS 2500 MKII power cleaner
    Nordost Blue Heaven Interconnects
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  • dharris1969
    dharris1969 Posts: 18
    edited May 2006
    Thanks all for the input. How does each system work for my room size?
    TV - Sony 36" KV-36FV27
    A/V Receiver - NAD T753
    2 Ch Amp - Rotel RB-870BX
    CD - Rotel 930AX
    DVD/DVDA - Panasonic DVD-A7
    Panasonic SACD / DVDA

    Speaks,
    Main - MB Quart QL S830 4ohm @ 87 DB
    CC - MB Quart QL S330CTR 4ohm @ 90 DB
    Rear - MB Quart QL S530 4ohm @ 85 DB
    Sub - Definitive Technology PRO Sub 100 TL
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2006
    Either setup would work fine for that room size. The use of directional, or traditional, loudspeakers for surround duty is a good idea given the rear layout. If you go 6.1....go for a ceiling mounted speaker(s) for aesthetics, as they would great for that application.
    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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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited May 2006
    For an open floor design, you'll want the biggest floorstanders and sub(s) you can buy. At least Option #2.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2006
    I agree with the subwoofer, but to many people get hung up on size for HT....it's not that neccesary.
    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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  • Nelson57
    Nelson57 Posts: 190
    edited May 2006
    When you factor in the cost of stands for the RTi6's, the RTi8s might make more sense. Compare the pricing of the two options with the stands included.
    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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  • P.HUNT
    P.HUNT Posts: 211
    edited May 2006
    My Vote #2
    PROCESSOR-- Sherbourn PT-7010A
    AMP
    Sherbourn 7/2100A
    DVD
    DENON 3910
    BLU RAY
    PS-3
    PROJECTOR --- Panasonic ae-900u
    SPEAKERS
    Klipsch Ultra2 System
    92" Screen
    PS Audio power cords
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  • Burnzy
    Burnzy Posts: 250
    edited May 2006
    I'll vote for #2

    I have the similiar set up.

    :-)
    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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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited May 2006
    Whichever you chose, get the cherry veneer, you'll get a higher resale value. I'd go for the RTi8's, but be warned they are a bit bright, so if you have a low ceiling, and not much sound absorbtion materials, you may not like what you hear.
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  • dharris1969
    dharris1969 Posts: 18
    edited May 2006
    markmarc wrote:
    Whichever you chose, get the cherry veneer, you'll get a higher resale value. I'd go for the RTi8's, but be warned they are a bit bright, so if you have a low ceiling, and not much sound absorbtion materials, you may not like what you hear.

    Thanks for the heads up on the finish:) . I will work with the acoustics as much as possible. I will be powering the speakers with the NAD T753, which should be matched with speakers on the somewhat "bright" end.
    TV - Sony 36" KV-36FV27
    A/V Receiver - NAD T753
    2 Ch Amp - Rotel RB-870BX
    CD - Rotel 930AX
    DVD/DVDA - Panasonic DVD-A7
    Panasonic SACD / DVDA

    Speaks,
    Main - MB Quart QL S830 4ohm @ 87 DB
    CC - MB Quart QL S330CTR 4ohm @ 90 DB
    Rear - MB Quart QL S530 4ohm @ 85 DB
    Sub - Definitive Technology PRO Sub 100 TL
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,059
    edited May 2006
    I say option 2. I have 8s 3 and the 4s.

    But you could opt for 8s in front 5 centre and buy a sub. get the rears later.
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  • dharris1969
    dharris1969 Posts: 18
    edited May 2006
    Willow wrote:
    I say option 2. I have 8s 3 and the 4s.

    But you could opt for 8s in front 5 centre and buy a sub. get the rears later.

    I already own two Def tech 250w 10" subs.
    TV - Sony 36" KV-36FV27
    A/V Receiver - NAD T753
    2 Ch Amp - Rotel RB-870BX
    CD - Rotel 930AX
    DVD/DVDA - Panasonic DVD-A7
    Panasonic SACD / DVDA

    Speaks,
    Main - MB Quart QL S830 4ohm @ 87 DB
    CC - MB Quart QL S330CTR 4ohm @ 90 DB
    Rear - MB Quart QL S530 4ohm @ 85 DB
    Sub - Definitive Technology PRO Sub 100 TL
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  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited May 2006
    I would suggest #2 setup. Why? You have a lot of volume to fill up. The 6’s would do the job, but on the long run you would be a lot happier you got the Rti8’s. 8’s would give you a fuller soundstage and are awesome for HT.

    Agree with “markmarc” the Rti8’s are a little bright, but some people like it. At the end of a day the brightness is a personal preference. The 6’s have the same silk tweeter so they will be bright as well.

    Also, “Nelson57” is right on the ball with the cost of stands. Stands for my surround Rti6’s cast me $160.00. Take that $$ and get cherry Rti8’s and by done with it.

    Welcome to Polk addiction. :):)

    Gator
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    Sumsung HP-S5053 plasma
    Receiver Denon AVR 3806 Pre/Pro
    Parasound HCA 1500A amp (front L/R)
    Parasound HCA 1000A amp (centre)
    B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
    Dynaco ST70 tube amp (Herbie HAL-O9)
    polkaudio Lsi15 (Cherry) 2-channel
    polkaudio Rti8 Front (Cherry)
    polkaudio Csi5 Centre
    polkaudio Rti6 Surround
    polkaudio PSW1000 Subwoofer (Cherry)
    Original A8T CD
    Pioneer DV-275 DVD Player
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited May 2006
    aint going too wrong either way, show the wife how a bookshelf with stand and a full tower look, and see what she likes. any difference between the 2 aint worth pissing the wifey off.

    my official .02
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    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

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  • dharris1969
    dharris1969 Posts: 18
    edited May 2006
    ohskigod wrote:
    aint going too wrong either way, show the wife how a bookshelf with stand and a full tower look, and see what she likes. any difference between the 2 aint worth pissing the wifey off.

    my official .02

    Actually we have had both types, stand mounts and towers. She really prefers the stand mounts, but can live with the towers. Basically comes down to money I suppose. I believe we are going with the tower combo :) .
    TV - Sony 36" KV-36FV27
    A/V Receiver - NAD T753
    2 Ch Amp - Rotel RB-870BX
    CD - Rotel 930AX
    DVD/DVDA - Panasonic DVD-A7
    Panasonic SACD / DVDA

    Speaks,
    Main - MB Quart QL S830 4ohm @ 87 DB
    CC - MB Quart QL S330CTR 4ohm @ 90 DB
    Rear - MB Quart QL S530 4ohm @ 85 DB
    Sub - Definitive Technology PRO Sub 100 TL
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  • EricBurg
    EricBurg Posts: 64
    edited May 2006
    How about option #3...you could go with 4-Rti6's and the Csi5 for about the same money. Maybe make some speaker stands yourself. I really like the sound of keeping all the drivers the same. This would also allow you to later add some Rti8's for a 7.1 system if you wanted and you would still have 6" drivers all around.

    Just a thought, however, I don't think you can go wrong really with either of the setups you listed.

    Eric
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited May 2006
    Do you have little ones running around?

    If so, I'd go with option 1 for sure.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2006
    Great point!:eek:
    Polkmaniac wrote:
    Do you have little ones running around?

    If so, I'd go with option 1 for sure.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • dharris1969
    dharris1969 Posts: 18
    edited May 2006
    No little ones, but I will be getting a new pup soon.....
    TV - Sony 36" KV-36FV27
    A/V Receiver - NAD T753
    2 Ch Amp - Rotel RB-870BX
    CD - Rotel 930AX
    DVD/DVDA - Panasonic DVD-A7
    Panasonic SACD / DVDA

    Speaks,
    Main - MB Quart QL S830 4ohm @ 87 DB
    CC - MB Quart QL S330CTR 4ohm @ 90 DB
    Rear - MB Quart QL S530 4ohm @ 85 DB
    Sub - Definitive Technology PRO Sub 100 TL
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