New Polkster

irfan11
irfan11 Posts: 8
edited May 2008 in Speakers
I'm pretty psyched about my new set-up:

Main: RTia7s
Center: CSia4
AVR: Onkyo 705

I'm still building my HT system, saving up for a decent sub and surrounds (eying the Hsu VTF-2 MK3, need a second job though). I toyed with the idea of exchanging the CSia4 for the a6, but after some research I'm not sure the difference in performance is worth the extra $$.

Though they're tonally matched, is the a6 a better match for the a7s than the a4?

The a7's look really, really nice, but are damn heavy. When I have some time I'll run Audyssey to see how they sound (though I can't find any info on other folks running it with only 3 speakers), but right now it's a humongous step up from my tv speakers

I'd love to hear any thoughts from others about their experience with a7's...
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  • Kchill
    Kchill Posts: 262
    edited March 2008
    Congrats on the new system...stick around here and you'll soon have surrounds!
    Retired Onkyo 520 (returned broken HK 247)
    Now a Pioneer 1018
    CSi3
    2- RTI10's
    2- R50's
    2- Fxi3's
    Onkyo 250W Sub
    Polk psw-10

    "Inch by inch lifes a cinch, yard by yard life is hard"
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2008
    Your off to a great start. Welcome to Club Polk.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • VSchneider
    VSchneider Posts: 443
    edited March 2008
    Welcome to the Club! You are still only a 'Polkie', though, give it a little time...
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  • cubdog
    cubdog Posts: 835
    edited March 2008
    Welcome to the Club.

    cubdog
    Shuguang Classic S8MK
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    Bel Canto M300 mono blocks
    Bel Canto DAC 1.5
    Squeezebox Touch
    Sony SS-M7
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2008
    Welcome, great start.
    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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  • irfan11
    irfan11 Posts: 8
    edited March 2008
    Thanks, lol, I didn't realize 'polkster' is an official designation.

    Does anyone have input on this:

    "Though they're tonally matched, is the RTIa6 a better match for the RTIa7s than the RTIa4?"
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited March 2008
    Welcome.
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited March 2008
    Welcome. How do those A7's sound with the Onkyo 705 ??? bet they sound gooooooooooooooooood. I'm thinkin about a pair myself.:D:D
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  • irfan11
    irfan11 Posts: 8
    edited March 2008
    The RTIa7s sound luscious, but I still haven't had time to run Audyssey on my 3 channel set-up. I know some folks feel onkyo's paired with this line are too bright, but I can't say I find this to be the case (based on listening to music, HT, and gaming the past few weeks).

    Now, a subwoofer is next on my list because you don't get the gut-wrenching lows, but the bass is still nice and tight - good enough for this non-audiophile.
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  • dmbrown26
    dmbrown26 Posts: 11
    edited April 2008
    I have an onk 705 as well and just ordered a pair of RTi A7s after much research and debate. I'm glad to hear you like your setup.

    I am considering either a CSi5 of the CSi A4 as my center. I found a new CSi5 for $299 which is the only reason I am considering it.

    Did you stick with your A4 or replace it with an A6? Also, did you ever decide on a sub?
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  • irfan11
    irfan11 Posts: 8
    edited May 2008
    I ended up getting the A6, just came in this week. Very nice sound, voices are more clear/have more presence compared to the A4 (and physically, its dimensions are also significantly bigger). I can't say the A4 is 'worse' per se, but it looks like the A6 pairs up very nicely with the A7s.

    RE: Sub, I've pretty much settled on getting a HSU VTF-2 MK3 but it may be a while before I can convince the wife to go this route ;) It looks like the best balance between price and performance.
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