Rti8's? Or Rti6's With amp?

Jer_ry
Jer_ry Posts: 118
edited November 2006 in Speakers
Title says it. I'm debating whether I should get some 8's or some 6's with a 150 to 200wpc 2 or 3 channel amp. I'm currently running 4's as mains (soon to be replaced by above), a csi3 and an SvS sub. I have a small 13x14 room 60% HT 40% music.
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  • Jer_ry
    Jer_ry Posts: 118
    edited November 2006
    I'm leaning toward the 6 and amp combo for these reasons...I want this to be my last purchase for my HT. So the 6 and amp should complete this. IF i get the 8's like you said i will still need an amp AND I will need to upgrade to the csi5. I have a HK avr 435 Which should power the other speakers great.
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  • millerman 3732
    millerman 3732 Posts: 1,488
    edited November 2006
    There is no such thing as ''your last purchace for your HT'' in this hobby but good luck. :)
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  • Jer_ry
    Jer_ry Posts: 118
    edited November 2006
    ok let me rephrase...last purchase for a good while lol...at least 3-4 years...hopefully
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited November 2006
    Why bother getting an amp for the 6's? Yeah, a separate amp will sound better, but for the money there may be other options at your disposal that could make a bigger difference. What is your source? What receiver are you using? What kind of cables are you using?

    Unless you're gonna buy 4 ohm speakers, I'd suggest getting an amp AFTER you have assembled your entire system with the components you want. Otherwise, your mid-fi amp could be competing with low-fi components.
    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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  • Jer_ry
    Jer_ry Posts: 118
    edited November 2006
    i have a HK avr 435 reciever and made my own wire using cat5 network cable
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited November 2006
    First, focus on getting good quality speaker cables and interconnects, and a good DVD player.
    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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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,060
    edited November 2006
    FWIW I am running my 8's on my 335. They work well. I am i the process of buying 2 more monos for each 8. The csi3 is being powered by 1 currently and it does make a big difference.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2006
    last upgrade for 3-4 years I would consider the 8s, an external power amp, and the CSi5. That really would hold you down for some time.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited November 2006
    Early B. wrote:
    First, focus on getting good quality speaker cables and interconnects, and a good DVD player.
    I have to disagree, good amp will make more difference.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited November 2006
    any option that involves the amp will make your dollar for upgrades down the road go further. it just gives you more options in terms of what speakers you can run. I say get the 6's and an amp out of the choices listed here.
    with that svs, you'll still have more than adequate responce from top to bottom. then, if a speaker upgrade is in your future, you have an amp that will expand your possibilities.

    last HT upgrade? he he he.......your FUNNY!!!!! :D
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    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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  • surfntomm
    surfntomm Posts: 185
    edited November 2006
    i would definitely get the 8's and if you are not pleased with the sound (highly doubtful) then get an external amp to power them off ebay or something for like 300 bucks and you will be fine. you can leave you csi3 till you can afford the csi5, i dont think it should make that much of a difference, i dont think ht is focused on one item in particular but how well they all mesh together and i think that if you just got a pair of 8's that would be the biggest difference, floorstanders dominate bookshelves imo. i have the rti6 and rti70's and the 70's win hands down due to the larger cabinet volume.
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  • Jer_ry
    Jer_ry Posts: 118
    edited November 2006
    Wow I just snagged some brand new still in the box rti6's for $219! That completely made my choice easier! I'm going to run these with an amp for now and eventaully get some 8's. Or maybe If I love these stick with them for a good while. Thanks everyone I'll let ya know how everything works out.

    2 or 3 channel amps So far I was given this name anymore? 100-200wpc preferably

    Rotel 980BX
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited November 2006
    Jer_ry wrote:
    Wow I just snagged some brand new still in the box rti6's for $219! That completely made my choice easier! I'm going to run these with an amp for now and eventaully get some 8's. Or maybe If I love these stick with them for a good while. Thanks everyone I'll let ya know how everything works out.

    2 or 3 channel amps So far I was given this name anymore? 100-200wpc preferably

    Rotel 980BX

    Jer ry, Check out my comments from this past weekend. It might give you some insight into thinking about amps. I HIGHLY recommend trying to find somewhere to demo amps. I would have never believed there would be such a difference.


    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45697
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