Noob advise

wydrow
wydrow Posts: 11
edited March 2007 in Speakers
Hello all,

I'm a HT starting from scratch and wanted some second opinions. I've been reading alot of advice on the forums and here's what I'm thinking so far:

refurbished Denon 2807
RTi8
CSi3
FXi3
probably SVS pb10

Has anyone had any experience with dakmart.com for refurb recievers?

I've been looking at some used LSi15s but it seems like the consensus is that they should be amped. I don't quite have the cash for all that but don't want to upgrade in 6 months either.

By the way, this will be mostly HT use. Thanks
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Reciever: Denon 987
Front: nada
Center: nope
Surround: none
Sub: ???
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited March 2007
    welcome to the fray...!!

    Not sure about that model Denon, but those speaks should be a good choice, and I have that sub....

    make sure that your AVR has pre outs for when your ready to add amps/power to the mix
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2007
    Welcome.

    If you can afford the CSi5, go for it; you won't regret it.

    That Denon will drive them fine; I've a 3803 which has I think the same WPC, driving a similar speakers setup and love it.
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  • zacgo1
    zacgo1 Posts: 25
    edited March 2007
    Welcome, Wydrow.

    I have a similar setup to what you're looking at and I am very happy. It took me years to fully go from the R series to the RTi series so it's great to start out with such a good quality setup.

    The sub, in particular, is a terrific deal. I think you will be blown away by it. I agree that if you don't mind spending a little more then the CSi5 is a bit better and will perfectly match the towers. But keep in mind it's a monster (big). Either way, I am sure you will not be disappointed with the CSi3 - if you go that route don't look back, the CSi3 is a great speaker as well. I went with RTi4s as surrounds because I listen to a lot DVD-Audio, but people here have been really happy with the FXi3. Denon matches up really well with the RTi line, I have a cheaper Denon than the 2807 and am very happy. Enjoy!


    Mains: Polk RTi8
    Center: Polk CSi5
    Surround: Polk RTi4
    Sub: SVS PB10-ISD
    Receiver: Denon AVR-687
    TV: 56" JVC HD-56G787
    Game Console and MP3 Streaming: Xbox 360
    Remote: Harmony 880
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  • wydrow
    wydrow Posts: 11
    edited March 2007
    Haha, I just realized I misspelled "advice" in the title. Too many beers last night I guess.

    I'm thinking I'll just wait a month or 2 and see how the new RTiA line sounds. Maybe I'll be able to find a good deal on RTi s once upgradeitis starts spreading with the new line.
    _____________________________

    Reciever: Denon 987
    Front: nada
    Center: nope
    Surround: none
    Sub: ???
    :confused:
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  • Jet_olson
    Jet_olson Posts: 39
    edited March 2007
    Looks good to me!!! Another choice for a sub would be a HSU Research...but from what Ive read the SVS is a popular one. I have the CSi3 and absolutely love it...no regrets...
    Rec: Yamaha RX-V659
    L/R: Polk Audio RTi8's
    C: CSi3
    RSurrounds: TC610i's
    Sub: Hsu Research STF-2
    Showcase:
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=78895
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  • rt7s
    rt7s Posts: 29
    edited March 2007
    no, buy local! dont know where you are but in the boston area there are tobns of great local erfurb audio stores.
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