Rear Speakers to Finish my set

patrickj
patrickj Posts: 52
edited September 2007 in Speakers
Hey-- I just got my RTi6's, CSi5, and FXi3's in-- love them! I'm looking to seal the deal with surround rears. My initial thought was RTi4's-- but looking for some opinions. I definitely want to do 7.1.

Thanks!:D




PS- Not sure if I should start a new thread or just combine it.. but I'll post it in here for now-

The CSi5 is HUGE! I don't know where to put it. Currently it's on the floor below me, but that's certainly not ideal. I don't think any normal speaker stand would hold it, and as it is-- my TV is on a low supporting bench-- So I can't put it any higher than I think 13" off the ground. I have the kickstand but my TV(Samsung HL-S5687W) doesn't have any hold on the back of it, and I don't think it would be a good idea to support the speaker up above. My FL and FR speakers are at ear level, and I don't want to put the center above those either.

Or perhaps I could buy a whole new table for my TV that would work well with the CSi5-- any ideas?

Any help is greatly appreciated-- I'm very exicted to almost have my HT finished!
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  • olilugo
    olilugo Posts: 405
    edited September 2007
    what receiver are you going to use and ideas if you are going to also use an amp?
    Current HT setup
    Mains: B&W 804s
    Center: Polk CSi5
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Velodyne DLS-3750R
    Receiver: Pioneer SC-07
    Amplifier: Sunfire TGA5200
    TV: Sony KDS60A2020
    DBP: Sony DBP-S350
    CDP: Pioneer DV-48AV
    Interconnect cables: SignalCable analog II
    speaker cables: SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables Bi-wire
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  • patrickj
    patrickj Posts: 52
    edited September 2007
    Using the RX-V661.

    Also using the BIC H-100 sub. Not sure about an amp-- do I need one?
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  • olilugo
    olilugo Posts: 405
    edited September 2007
    Don't know I have the same speakers are you do. I think I will stop at 5.1.
    I am looking for an amplifier to see if I can take my setup to the next level.
    my receiver is a 3 year old Pioneer 812K.

    I think you will enjoy your new speakers.
    I built my own Entertaiment Center and you are right the csi5 is a big speaker but I would not change it for the world, I tried the csi3 and it just didn't performed.
    Current HT setup
    Mains: B&W 804s
    Center: Polk CSi5
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Velodyne DLS-3750R
    Receiver: Pioneer SC-07
    Amplifier: Sunfire TGA5200
    TV: Sony KDS60A2020
    DBP: Sony DBP-S350
    CDP: Pioneer DV-48AV
    Interconnect cables: SignalCable analog II
    speaker cables: SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables Bi-wire
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  • patrickj
    patrickj Posts: 52
    edited September 2007
    I love the sound for all of them so far-- I am working on finding what I like best-- but so far everything has me very satisfied. I just want to get some help deciding on my rear speakers.. anyone?
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  • ralph perez
    ralph perez Posts: 32
    edited September 2007
    Just took down my rear speakers FX50i, belive and replaced them with Direct M10, bought at CC for $80 and believe it or not the sound after calibrating my system is great, especially the rears when they come on.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited September 2007
    This is the stand that I am using to put my LSiC above my Hitachi rear projection TV. It works great and is highly recommended. I really like the fact that it does not even look like it is there. (I mount the speaker against the front lip and then put the grill on the speaker to cover the lip of the stand. Works well and you would never know the center channel is not just hovering above the TV) If you do not have clearance issues I am sure it will work for you as well.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • patrickj
    patrickj Posts: 52
    edited September 2007
    McLoki-- That stand looks like it will work great. Are you able to tilt the base so you can point the speaker a little lower?

    Also-- how big is the LSiC? Are you sure this stand will support the CSi5?

    Lastly-- Will it be a problem if my center is higher than my fronts? I thought you should never put your center above the mains?
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