Help me to build new system

Alkaizer
Alkaizer Posts: 6
edited November 2007 in Speakers
hello
im planning to buy Onkyo 805
i think it wont handle the LSI series unless i buy amp. which i dont want to do.

so i looked into the lower range. RTI8 and RTI6 shelf
my room isnt that big. i dont know how much is the difference between them.

my system should be like this, please help me selecting the best set
RTI8 or RTI6 (fronts)
CSi5 or CSi3 (center)
RTI4 or RTI 6 or bose cubes (surrounds)
subwoofer (not sure , PSW505 is it good?)

i will use this system for PS3,xbox360 gaming and HD movies, so im getting the extra 2 surrounds for 7.1.

;)
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  • kolyan2k
    kolyan2k Posts: 259
    edited November 2007
    I would just get LSis,if u can afford them,and later buy amp. or even better monoblocks.this way you dont have to spend all the money right away.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2007
    Why not get a lower Onkyo with Pre-outs such as the 705 and use the price difference toward a amp or pair of mono-blocks?
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2007
    the Onkyo, will drive the Lsi's just fine untill you get an external amp.

    I wouldnt even concider the Bose cubes for surrounds.

    The Rti4 would do just fine, Along with the Csi5 and 8's as front. But if you decide to go Lsi, try to stick with Lsi for center as well and you can still get the Rti4's as surrounds, maybe later move to the LsiFx or Lsi7.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


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  • Alkaizer
    Alkaizer Posts: 6
    edited November 2007
    thanks alot for all your support.
    as i said before, i will not buy amp. i dont want any more device. :)
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2007
    Alkaizer wrote: »
    thanks alot for all your support.
    as i said before, i will not buy amp. i dont want any more device. :)

    I hear ya...

    In that case you can stick with the Rti sieries... I would go 8 front and 5 middle and 4 surround.

    But I still dont see a problem driving the Lsi with the Onk...
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • Alkaizer
    Alkaizer Posts: 6
    edited November 2007
    jakelm wrote: »
    I hear ya...

    In that case stick with the Rti sieries... I would go 8 front and 5 middle and 4 surround.

    this looklike a great system. other opinions are welcomed.
    any comment about the subwoofer i mentioned?:D
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2007
    Sub will depend on buget. How much can you spend?
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • Alkaizer
    Alkaizer Posts: 6
    edited November 2007
    budget is not the problem, its the avalibility.
    i know there is high end subwoofer (like svs)
    but its not avalible in my country, im only limited to small selection
    and one of them are PSW505, i also saw infinity subwoofer, boston,Paradigm i dont remember the other brands. i dont want a subwoofer what shake the house, but one which give Life to movies/games etc.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2007
    Alkaizer wrote: »
    budget is not the problem, its the avalibility.
    i know there is high end subwoofer (like svs)
    but its not avalible in my country, im only limited to small selection
    and one of them are PSW505, i also saw infinity subwoofer, boston,Paradigm i dont remember the other brands. i dont want a subwoofer what shake the house, but one which give Life to movies/games etc.


    What country are you in?

    Is VMPS avaliable there? Or HSU?

    If you want to stick with Polk, check out the new DSW PRO 600.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • Alkaizer
    Alkaizer Posts: 6
    edited November 2007
    im from kuwait

    i heard RTI8 is not that good for music...and most games are all about musics
    should i go for this set up:-
    LSI9
    CSi5
    RTI 6 main surround
    RTI4 back surround

    ofcourse no amp to be included
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2007
    Alkaizer wrote: »
    im from kuwait

    i heard RTI8 is not that good for music...and most games are all about musics
    should i go for this set up:-
    LSI9
    CSi5
    RTI 6 main surround
    RTI4 back surround

    ofcourse no amp to be included


    Yep ...perfect... With a DSW 600 to match...
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • JoshParsons84
    JoshParsons84 Posts: 565
    edited November 2007
    I would suggest if you're gonna do LSi9 up front then LSiC for your center. If you're wanting to stick with bookshelves for your fronts why not try out the RTi A3 for your fronts?
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited November 2007
    If you stick with RTi's and have a small room - I will be a lone voice to say to with fronts and rears of RTi6's with a CSi5 center. Should sound absolutely great for multi-channel music or movies.

    I would not go with the 505 personally - The new Polk subs (as in new this year) are supposed to be decent but I have not heard them. I would put them in a "I will believe it when I hear it" catagory for now. Outlaw, SVS, HSU, Ed (elemental Designs) and Epik seem to be the names thrown about as great subs...

    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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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2007
    FXi3s for surrounds
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • Alkaizer
    Alkaizer Posts: 6
    edited November 2007
    thanks for the feedback

    is PSW1000 ok? Outlaw, SVS, HSU non avalible here

    all i can build from here is this system

    RTI 8 fronts
    Csi5 center
    RTI 4 rare and back rare
    PSW1000 subwoofer

    RTI 6 not avalible, Fx range none avalible.
    they also have some monitor range.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2007
    Where are you located? Im in Japan and SVS shipped to me.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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