Need to replace my FXi5...Any thoughts
Here's what I got:
Fronts: RTi 10
Center: CSi5
Surrounds: FXi5
I am starting to realize that I don't like the indirect sound of the FXi5 surround speakers. Think I would prefer a straight fire design.
My surrounds are mounted on my wall about 4 1/2 feet above the ground about as close to 110* from center as I could possibly get. It's prob. more like 95-100* due to my basement has a squared off drywalled support beam where 110* would be. I am running my system via Onkyo's 805 model. I have run the auto setup and topped that off with an SPL meter to fine tune the levels. Watching blu-rays I still find the surrounds to too washed out. I feel like I'm loosing my sound stage because of this.
What would recomend for straigh fire desing? I was thinking RTi 6/4s.
Fronts: RTi 10
Center: CSi5
Surrounds: FXi5
I am starting to realize that I don't like the indirect sound of the FXi5 surround speakers. Think I would prefer a straight fire design.
My surrounds are mounted on my wall about 4 1/2 feet above the ground about as close to 110* from center as I could possibly get. It's prob. more like 95-100* due to my basement has a squared off drywalled support beam where 110* would be. I am running my system via Onkyo's 805 model. I have run the auto setup and topped that off with an SPL meter to fine tune the levels. Watching blu-rays I still find the surrounds to too washed out. I feel like I'm loosing my sound stage because of this.
What would recomend for straigh fire desing? I was thinking RTi 6/4s.
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Rti4s, would work well, paired up with the Btech-77 wall mounts.Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!
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So I assume then by your comment that the Rti4s don't have a wall mount on them?Rti4s, would work well, paired up with the Btech-77 wall mounts.
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Are you selling those FXi5's?Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
Pre - Nak CA-5
AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
Center - Polk CSiA4**
Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
BR - LG BD390
Monster HTS1600 Power Center
Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
**Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors** -
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Would the FXi5s make for alright/decents rears?
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Rti4s, would work well, paired up with the Btech-77 wall mounts.
None that I saw on mine, since they are considered a bookshelf speaker. FXi5s make for excellent rear surrounds also.Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!
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Well I found this picture (http://gallery.audioreview.com/showphoto.php?photo=1232&size=big&cat=500&sort=1) and it does look like there might be a small key hole for hanging.None that I saw on mine, since they are considered a bookshelf speaker. FXi5s make for excellent rear surrounds also.
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perhaps you can hang them from the keyhole in the power port, however I found the Btech 77 provides tons more flexibility/adjustment with sound placement.Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!
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yes , you can try the RTi 6/4s , that is better cause you see on the cost side , for its feature set I doubt you are going to see it going much below its current street price unless you score on a short term special. It is a bargain at this price. Ultra2 receivers used to be in the $3k range. In recent years though fewer audio makers are licensing with THX.
On the musical disortion side , i have a minimum idea cause i aint used 1.
