RTi 150s: To Keep or Not to Keep

loragland
loragland Posts: 15
edited May 2007 in Speakers
I am trying to improve my home theater. I will probably be update from my current Denon 3802 to either a 4306 with possibly a separate enviga 200 wpc amp or I may just get a B&K 507. Should I just stick with the 150s and my CSi 40 or jump up to say some B & W 600 series. Are the 150s going to come alive more with some updated components or would some b & w really improve my setup.
Fronts: Rti 150s
Center: CSi 40
Side Surr: Rti 55
Surr. Back: Csi 30
Sub: SVS PB12 Plus/2
Receiver: Denon 3802
Conditioner: Monster HTS 3500
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited May 2007
    You will need an amp anyways. Get the amp first. Make sure it is 4 ohms stable. I love the Adcom GFA-550. You can get them for $300 on ebay all day long if you keep an eye out. Then decide whether you need new speakers. The B&W's are definitely more musical. Also check out the LSI9's. They are small but really nice, and tight.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,768
    edited May 2007
    B&W's sound like Russman farting after a burrito fest.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited May 2007
    I dunno seems like something stinks. Its sure not the Polk's.

    RT1
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2007
    Keep your 3802 (I have one myself) and get a 200wpc amp. That will give you a boost that will make your speakers sound brand new!
    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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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited May 2007
    The RTi150's are GREAT speakers. I must say that I USUALLY disagree with Cathy's 200WPC fits all reccomendations ;) but this is one of the few speakers that truly need a ton of power to shine. On those speaks, 200WPC is the minimum I'd think about running to them, especially if they are set to "Large".

    Even if you went to B&W's you'd still have to buy an amp. I know for my money, I'd rather have the 150's with an amp than the B&W's and no amp.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited May 2007
    For the record I for one love my 150's but they need a nice amp to wake them.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited May 2007
    Get an amp!

    I'm in a similar boat trying to decide what I should do with my "new" RT setup. My RT600s seem to crave more power than my Pioneer A35R can dish out. Either need to sell them and go back to bookies, or get a more powerful integrated / stereo receiver for the bedroom.

    Anyone have a HK 3375/3480 they want to let go on the cheap?
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited May 2007
    cfrizz wrote: »
    Keep your 3802 (I have one myself) and get a 200wpc amp. That will give you a boost that will make your speakers sound brand new!

    That say's it all. I have the Denon 4802 and run external amps.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited May 2007
    Get an amp, get the B&W speakers, then sell your RTi150s to me.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited May 2007
    hehehehehehe, you little devil ****.......:D

    RT1
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited May 2007
    jdhdiggs wrote: »
    The RTi150's are GREAT speakers. I must say that I USUALLY disagree with Cathy's 200WPC fits all reccomendations ;) but this is one of the few speakers that truly need a ton of power to shine. On those speaks, 200WPC is the minimum I'd think about running to them, especially if they are set to "Large".

    Even if you went to B&W's you'd still have to buy an amp. I know for my money, I'd rather have the 150's with an amp than the B&W's and no amp.

    very well said, it was these type of speakers along with the SDA that got the 200 wpc band wagon rolling down the tracks.

    RT1
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2007
    Oh man can my heart stand it? James & RT agreeing with me...:eek: THUD!:D

    ****...WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!:D :D:D:D
    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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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,623
    edited May 2007
    I sold my RTi150's and I want them back!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2007
    OOOOPS!:D :p:D

    I guess the other side of the grass wasn't greener!:D WAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!:D

    Polkitup2 wrote: »
    I sold my RTi150's and I want them back!
    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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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,623
    edited May 2007
    Well... I changed to NHT classic 3's with an SVS sub and let me tell you that it smokes the Polks (does that rhyme) on Jazz which is my current interest, but when I want to listen to some rock, like Metallica's Black album - nothin compares to those Polks! I powered them with bridged NAD amps at 300 plus watts per channel and my basement sounded like a club! Should have kept them.....
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  • Nisqually Dave
    Nisqually Dave Posts: 220
    edited May 2007
    I just listed my RTi 150's on Craigs list in Seattle if you guys are interested. I just bought a set of SDA1C's or I wouldn't be selling them so if you are interested let me no don't worry about the price make an offer I can't refuse.
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  • skor
    skor Posts: 19
    edited May 2007
    I used to own the 150's before upgrading to LSi's. As others have suggested, adding amplification will really open them up. They are great speakers but need amplification to feed the beast!
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited May 2007
    Nisqually Dave wrote: »
    I just listed my RTi 150's on Craigs list in Seattle if you guys are interested. I just bought a set of SDA1C's or I wouldn't be selling them so if you are interested let me no don't worry about the price make an offer I can't refuse.

    Dave,

    I sent you a PM regarding the 150s. I sent you my phone #. Give me a call. You've got a sale from me. Remember Polkie preference if anyone else has give you an email on these. I can pick these up very soon from you, with cash.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited May 2007
    Is the Love coming back for 150's I thought they where disliked around these parts. ;)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited May 2007
    I just want to use them as my fronts in the HT.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited May 2007
    I use them in a 2 channel HT setup so they to are my fronts in the HT. Not a bad sounding speaker at all IMHO.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited May 2007
    I like my RTi70s as my fronts right now, but I would love to get those powered subs to add a little more bass to the mix.
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  • loragland
    loragland Posts: 15
    edited May 2007
    Thanks for the posts guys, I'm definately going to pick up an amp soon. As for new speakers, I'll probably take you guy's advice and listen to how the extra juice makes them sound before selling them.
    Fronts: Rti 150s
    Center: CSi 40
    Side Surr: Rti 55
    Surr. Back: Csi 30
    Sub: SVS PB12 Plus/2
    Receiver: Denon 3802
    Conditioner: Monster HTS 3500
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,768
    edited May 2007
    cfrizz wrote: »
    OOOOPS!:D :p:D

    I guess the other side of the grass wasn't greener!:D WAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!:D

    She's on a roll folks!!! :D
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • sbpolk
    sbpolk Posts: 644
    edited May 2007
    Shizelbs wrote: »
    I like my RTi70s as my fronts right now, but I would love to get those powered subs to add a little more bass to the mix.

    I thought just the RTi100's were powered....
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited May 2007
    sbpolk wrote: »
    I thought just the RTi100's were powered....

    You're right, I am wrong. The 150 does not have powered subs, just more drivers. You'd think after all the time I spend on this forum I would know something as simple as that.
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