single rt55i as center

jldude
jldude Posts: 17
edited July 2006 in Vintage Speakers
Alright, I'm just starting to build my system and so far have only been able to obtain a single rt55i speaker (mint). It was suggested to me that I use it as a center as I've had difficulty acquiring a second speaker.

I'm looking on ebay to acquire some mains and am wondering which speakers will match if I have the rt55i as the center. I see a listing for a pair of SDA-CRS's and another listing for a pair of Monitor 5JR's. Will either of those match and what is the expected price range? Thanks.

I have a Velodyne CHT-10 sub.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited June 2006
    they will work, but will not be a timbre match. finding a pair of rt55's would be perfect obviously, I would go with the crs over the on 5 given only those 2 as an option. I, for a time, actually used RT55's and a pair of Mon 5's as a center, so I've done the no timbre match thing in the past as well.
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited June 2006
    The 55 will work fine for a center.
    Look for other RT series speakers to match the best. RT1000i, RT2000i, RT3000i RT55i RT35i ect.
    Surrounds for that era are FX500i and FX1000i

    There are probably more but this gives you something to look for.
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  • jldude
    jldude Posts: 17
    edited June 2006
    Thank you both for your knowledge. I'm looking at a pair of RTi38s from gshisme if someone else doesn't commit. :D
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  • honestaquarian
    honestaquarian Posts: 3,207
    edited June 2006
    If you can find another pair of RTi-55's that of course would be absolutely PERFECT!
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  • jldude
    jldude Posts: 17
    edited June 2006
    I've been looking out for RT55's on ebay but most of the time shipping is outrageous.
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  • honestaquarian
    honestaquarian Posts: 3,207
    edited June 2006
    jldude wrote:
    I've been looking out for RT55's on ebay but most of the time shipping is outrageous.
    Not to mention the cost as well.But if you can get your hands on them................
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited June 2006
    I can get a set of rt25i's to you for about $85+shipping if you are interested.
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  • jldude
    jldude Posts: 17
    edited June 2006
    Thanks for the offer but I'm more considering bipole speakers for the surrounds and the rt25i's aren't the size I'm considering for my mains.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited July 2006
    I am new to this forum and I have the rt55 your looking for. I joined this site thinking I would be able to sell these to people that are smart enough to realize what I have.
    According to the rules I can't list them for sell in classified until I post 25 times. I sell quite a bit on ebay but was afraid they would be underbid.

    I've parting out my system before because my step sons take everything for granted. I sold my sony 400 disc dvd changer because my stepsons were taking the dvds out and giving/selling them to their friends. Needless to say I have my entainment system sitting in my closet collecting dust. let me know if you are interested.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited July 2006
    Maybe you need to take them out, to behind the woodpile...
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  • jldude
    jldude Posts: 17
    edited July 2006
    What price are you selling the rt55's for? And do you have pictures?
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited July 2006
    Yes I will take some picts for you. I will also include the stands with them. Everything I have is Polk except for my sub its sony. It should all be listed in my sig. Feel free to pm with an offer I'll work on getting some pict now
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited July 2006
    amulford wrote:
    Maybe you need to take them out, to behind the woodpile...

    In Kentucky I could probably get by with that. I just need to get a bigger wood pile first.:D
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited July 2006
    polk rt55 001.jpg


    polk rt55 002.jpg


    everything I've got I've had since it was brand new. Everything works and sounds great. please pm with offer if interested. I will add picts of other surrounds and sub if anyone is interested
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited July 2006
    sorry, you have to fix those pics:D
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    Mains: polk R30
    Center: polk CSi3
    Rear Surrounds: polk R20
    Subwoofer: polk PSW404
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