Looking for sugestions on surround speakers for my 7.1 system

carter04

I am currently looking to set up a 7.1 channel system. What i have to work with is a pair of RT1000i, a CS400i center and a pair RT55i. My biggest question is what surrounds would be the best tember match for the older RT series speakers. I have been looking for the old F/X500i or F/X1000i surrounds but havent had any luck. Is there a newer current surround that will match exactly or as exact as possible with the RT series speakers i have. Also i was wandering what would be the best setup with my speakers. I am trying to decide if i should use the RT55i's or the RT1000i's as my rear center channels just throwin that out for opions as i will prob try both and see which sounds the best. mostly im lookin for a good surround speaker.

RuSsMaN

Patience. 500's and 1000's will both pop up, just keep watching ebay / audiogon.

If you want to go ahead and get it setup and running, bag some 25's or 35's and rotate them to another rig when your multipole speakers show.

Cheers,
Russ

Early B.

First, let's see if you'll benefit with a 7.1 setup. More speakers does not necessarily mean better sound.

What is your room size? How far is the seating position from the back wall?

Skynut

too many speakers in a confined area is bad.
I have some fx500's listed in our f/m for local sale.

carter04

Thanks for the input so far. I just finished my dedicated HT room its 14' wide and 18' long i havent arranged the sitting positions as of yet untill i get my speakers set up so i can place the sitting positions in the optimal positions.

thehaens@cox.net

Another forum member is selling some RT/FX speakers. Will suit your set up just fine...

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41706

Scott

carter04

Skynut i would probabaly lean real heavy on buying your fx500i's but as i live on the othe side of the US in Tennessee the local pickup is not possible for me

Skynut

Oh come on, aren't you up for a road trip?
I'll knock off $10.00 for gas.