So happy!

halcyon100
halcyon100 Posts: 6
edited January 2007 in Speakers
Finally got my HT put together - I know it's modest in comparison to what the rest of you are rocking, but I'm happy! At first, I wasn't truly impressed with the fronts - it was detailed and clean, but didn't have the presence I expected. Solution: Place the L and R's about 3 feet further out from their original locations. Extraordinary how much difference that made. Also, thanks to those who steered me toward getting proper rear channels (previous thread) - made a vast difference as well.

If anyone has any budget suggestions to improve this setup, let me know! Regardless, I'm blown away by this speaker series.

Audio:
rti6 fronts (cherry)
csi3 center (cherry)
fxi3 surrounds - running rear wall bipole mode (white)
psw10 (cherry)

Onkyo HTR520 receiver (left over from the htib - replaced all original speakers.)

White monster speaker wire (16 gauge) all around + monster sub cable.

Video:
Infocus SP4805 DLP Projector
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2007
    NICE! congrats. looks like it should be a good system to use for a long time. I like those FXi's for surrounds. Somehow in small rooms, they just work great. I have a small HT room.. that's how i know.

    Enjoy!

    Nice job going with the cherry finish. THey look great, IMHO!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2007
    Congrats Halcyon, just sit back & enoy! Upgraditis will bite you soon enough!
    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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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited January 2007
    Congats and very nice system! I have the Rti6/CSi5 combination in my bedroom HT. Enjoy!
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited January 2007
    Congrats Halcyon100! That's a nice combo you've got. It sure beats HT in a box! A future consideration may be to upgrade your receiver. That system would sound much cleaner with more dynamics if you had a little better receiver. Don't be afraid of getting a used or refurbished unit. It's a nice way to upgrade on a budget. Good luck and welcome to Club Polk!
    Carl

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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited January 2007
    Halcyon100, congrats on the setup. I'm impressed with your choose of front projection - thats what seperates the men from the boys in this "HT hobbie".;)
    ENJOY!!
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  • halcyon100
    halcyon100 Posts: 6
    edited January 2007
    schwarcw wrote:
    A future consideration may be to upgrade your receiver. That system would sound much cleaner with more dynamics if you had a little better receiver. Don't be afraid of getting a used or refurbished unit.

    I think that's something I can hear - the rti6's especially - don't seem to open up until I bump the audio up considerably. (When I do, they're wonderful, but I'm betting it could be better.) Any suggestions for a receiver that would compliment this speaker combination?

    Thanks!
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited January 2007
    Does your onkyo have pre-outs? If it does, a decent 5 channel amp would be the winner. Otherwise, get yourself a decent H/k receiver with pre-outs and enjoy!
    Lovin that music year after year.

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    Promitheus Audio TVC SE,
    Rotel RB-980BX,
    OPPO DV-970HD,
    Lite Audio DAC AH,
    IXOS XHA305 Interconnects

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    Morrow Audio MA1 Interconnect,
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited January 2007
    I'd suggest a Denon 3803 (used around $450), or check out This Marantz for $499 new (B Stock). I'd suggest something with 110 wpc or more.
    Carl

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2007
    Refefer wrote:
    Does your onkyo have pre-outs? If it does, a decent 5 channel amp would be the winner. Otherwise, get yourself a decent H/k receiver with pre-outs and enjoy!

    ditto
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2007
    Looks like a nice setup to me.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited January 2007
    halcyon100 wrote:
    Finally got my HT put together - I know it's modest in comparison to what the rest of you are rocking, but I'm happy!


    lots of guys here have been in the hobby a long time, hence, a long time of upgrades. the general public isnt really like most of us on here, and that system you got is going to drop some jaws, especially those who really arent accustomed to what a real home theater sounds like (they will when they get to your house though :) ).

    looks like your off to one hell of a start. That system will do the job, and do it well for years to come. have fun with it, and welcome to the sickness :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.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • mwaarna
    mwaarna Posts: 280
    edited January 2007
    ohskigod wrote:
    looks like your off to one hell of a start. That system will do the job, and do it well for years to come. have fun with it, and welcome to the sickness :D

    Congrats on your system.

    Becoming a audiophile/HT enthusiast is a sickness. I am in the process of putting together my first HT, and setting it up, i've spent about 250 on cables alone.

    LSi9's, SVS PB-12 Plus/2 to start off with. :-)
    Click here To see My system
    Polk LSI15,LSiC, LsiFX, SVS PB-12 Plus/2, Blue Jean Cables,Onkyo Pro PR-SC885P, Earthquake Cin
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