Have RTi6, should I upgrade?

OpticalSerenity

I currently have a set of RTi6 for my fronts, and a CSi5 for my center. Should I upgrade to RTi8, RTi10, or just jump to LSi15's?

Will I see a huge difference (rather, hear)?

About 85% of the time I'm watching movies....I think the biggest gain I'd get from something like the LSi15's is that I have a PSW303 right now, and they'd offer up some LFE work.

What are your thoughts?

BTW, here is my system showcase:
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=74300

McLoki

The RTi6 is an amazing little speaker. If you are happy with the sound you are getting now and want more/better bass for HT. I would spend your money upgrading your sub.

If you do not like the sound you are getting now, I would jump lines to LSi's or another speaker mfg. Getting bigger sound you don't care for would not be worth it for me.

Michael

reeltrouble1

of course you should buy more speakers, acquiring other things is pretty much a waste of money, well, except if you are buying liquor or spending dough on easy women.

The LSi15 is a natural step for you on the path. Those Rti 6 are a quality bookshelf but we are talking a different level for the LSi.

RT1

OpticalSerenity

I do think my bass needs to be upgraded. I currently have a PSW303 and would like to either upgrade to a larger sub or add another one.

treitz3

Keep in mind, if you jump to LSi's the timbre will not be the same. Something to consider.

PolkThug

Just change your sub, that is your weak spot.

Sherardp

I would upgrade the sub, looking at your system in the showcase, it doesnt look like you have much space to work with as is. I personally think you should re-evaluate your current setup, if the pics are accurate, try spreading your fronts out, corner load the sub, and move your center on the floor and just turn it upside down so its firing upwards towards you. Just my take, I think your system is awesome ,you just need to do the smaller things. If you feel you want bigger, I would go no larger than Rti10s. SvS would give you the bass youre after though.

Chicomoralessxm

Just kinda curious to know what is it that you are missing??? that might dictate what you need to first look into.........

markmarc

Treitz and Sherard make excellent points, the timbre difference you will probably find sonically confusing. if you go with the Lsi's you'll also probably want to change amplifiers, the Denon is a nice match for the Rti's but may get taxed with the Lsi's in the mix.

I would look into tweeking some things first:
1. Room treatments
2. high quality affordable speaker wire and cabling (AudioArt or Zebra Cables), and keep them off the floor.
3. sand or lead shot in stands if needed
4. power conditioner since you have so much electronics, especially the computers they are a huge electrical noise maker.

AndyGwis

I would get a different stand that would allow your gear more space and have a shelf on it for your center speaker so it's not scrunched up against your TV. Or, at least some wire management

I think your equipment is nice but the setup needs a bit of help to maximize things in a small space. I got a new stand a while back and makes my setup look much better, which will make people think it sounds better, too.

Upgrade your sub. Get a power conditioner (used for like $150 - $200, Monster Power Center, Panamax, etc.). Most of them look great, too.

engtaz

Sub is the only thing I see.

OpticalSerenity

Thanks for all the responses.

I think I've narrowed it down to a to do list that looks something like this...Probably in this order too:

1. New Sub, or another sub.
2. New Stand
3. Cable Management
4. Better Cables
5. Perhaps upgrade to RTi8, Rti10, or RTi12s... Basically, a floorstanding so I can remove the stands holding up the RTi6.
6. Power conditioner

engtaz

I would add another sub not replace unless you plan to sale it to offset your cost. Have fun and tweek 1 thing at a time.
enjoy

McLoki

If you upgrade to an HSU, SVS or outlaw sub, you will want to replace, not add to your current sub. Once you hear the smooth deep bass of one of those, you will not want your 303 adding boom back into your bass. I came from a PSW-350 (I assume and older but similar model to your 303) and once I added the SVS, I did not want or need the 350 in my system anymore.

Go ahead and test both ways, but do not be surprised if you decide to move the 303 to another system or sell it.

Michael

fatchowmein

OpticalSerenity wrote: »

I think the biggest gain I'd get from something like the LSi15's is that I have a PSW303 right now, and they'd offer up some LFE work.
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=74300

Replace the sub for 85% movie/gaming.

If you ever flip to the other side, 85% music, and your current setup starts to sound bright, sell everything and buy the LSi15.