Wich speakers should I purchase ?

Neale13
Neale13 Posts: 88
edited March 2008 in Speakers
:confused:Help ,I have a Onkyo 805 receiver(130W RMS) and would like to know if it can handle the LSi15 or RTi9's. Wich would sound better ? Thanks.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited March 2008
    Welcome to the club.
    While I prefer the LSi series I personally think the LSi15's would be somewhat underpowered with your receiver. Most folks want a fair amount of power to drive the LSi series speakers. I own the LSi9's in the front end and use 250wpc. Good luck and I am sure others will be around to add comments.
    Michael ;)
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited March 2008
    In your case, I would vote for the Rti's personally..
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited March 2008
    Buy the best speakers you can afford. If you keep the volume levels respectable with the AVR, you'll be fine. Later, you can pick up a separate amp and enjoy the speakers in a whole new light.

    This is the route I took. My Denon can handle the LSi's, but when I take delivery of my new amp on Tues., I expect it will be like having new speakers all over again.
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  • Neale13
    Neale13 Posts: 88
    edited March 2008
    If I want to buy the LSi15 's what amp should I buy ? Thanks, I am new to all of this and need some advice.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2008
    Welcome Neale.

    This a much discussed topic here so the search feature is your friend.

    However, brands that we like around here are: Rotel, Outlaw, Sunfire, B & K, Parasound, Adcom, etc.

    You can more bang for your buck by getting a used amp from Audiogon, or keep your eye on the flea market here on the board.

    Here is a great buy right here! http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65775
    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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