Speaker matching- RT55i w/RT1000p?

ahorvitz
ahorvitz Posts: 235
edited May 2006 in Speakers
I currently run RT55i's as my mains, CS245i center, RT25i surrounds, and a PSW350. I have an opportunity to pick up a pair of RT1000p's for $250. I know that's a great deal, but how will they match with either of my existing pairs?
Main Rig
Pioneer Elite SC-05, Rotel RMB-1075
RT800i, CS400i, RT35i, FXi50, Klipsch RSW-12
Pioneer Elite DV F-07, PS3, Wii
Monster HTS 3500 MKII
SC Analog 2, BJC Speaker Wire
Samsung HL61A650

2nd Rig
Pioneer Elite VSX-56txi, Pioneer Elite DV-47a
Cambridge Soundworks, MC150 (Center), MC100 x 4, Mirage LF-150

Office
Adcom GTP-400, Adcom GFA-535II, (need a quality CDP), RT55i
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited May 2006
    Although they are slightly differnt, they should be an excellent match to your current speakers. There are very few, and minor, differences between the 1000p's and 1000i's. For that price, you should be able to try them in your system and resell them easily if you decide you don't like them.

    BTW, welcome to the forum. From the looks of it, you are a Polk lover too. Enjoy your time here.
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • ahorvitz
    ahorvitz Posts: 235
    edited May 2006
    That's what I figured. Thank you.
    Main Rig
    Pioneer Elite SC-05, Rotel RMB-1075
    RT800i, CS400i, RT35i, FXi50, Klipsch RSW-12
    Pioneer Elite DV F-07, PS3, Wii
    Monster HTS 3500 MKII
    SC Analog 2, BJC Speaker Wire
    Samsung HL61A650

    2nd Rig
    Pioneer Elite VSX-56txi, Pioneer Elite DV-47a
    Cambridge Soundworks, MC150 (Center), MC100 x 4, Mirage LF-150

    Office
    Adcom GTP-400, Adcom GFA-535II, (need a quality CDP), RT55i
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  • setzer808
    setzer808 Posts: 173
    edited May 2006
    How dare you ahorvitz? Copying my exact speaker config! Oh wait, your changing to RT1000p's? Muhaha, my individuality is saved! :D

    On a later note, wow its a dull day at the office.

    Back to the meat of the post, did you do the switch? What differences have you heard between the two?

    -setz
    Polk CS245i Center
    Polk RT55i Mains
    Polk RT25i Rears
    Polk PSW-350 Sub -in storage.
    Yamaha RX-V681 A/V Reciever
    Sony SCD-CE595 SACD Player
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited May 2006
    Personally, I'd pass on those and use the money towards a sub upgrade.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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