rear speaker question

Puzzley
Puzzley Posts: 3
edited January 2009 in Speakers
Hello, guys...

This is my first post, so be gentle...:)

I am about to purchase a home theater system, and I intend to purchase a Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K receiver, along with 2 Polk Ati a3's, a Csi a4, a DSWpro 400, and 2 Ati a1's for the rears for a 5.1 system. My question is, how will the a1's do for rear/surround speakers? Is there another better way to go for rears in a 5.1 system, or are these OK?

Thanks, Puzz
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited December 2008
    That is a great start!! Welcome to Club Polk :)
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2008
    RTI A1's or FXI a4's are both two good surround speakers. The rti a1's are better for all stereo music and for movies the fxi series does a better job.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,142
    edited December 2008
    Puzzley wrote: »
    Hello, guys...

    This is my first post, so be gentle...:)

    I am about to purchase a home theater system, and I intend to purchase a Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K receiver, along with 2 Polk Ati a3's, a Csi a4, a DSWpro 400, and 2 Ati a1's for the rears for a 5.1 system. My question is, how will the a1's do for rear/surround speakers? Is there another better way to go for rears in a 5.1 system, or are these OK?

    Thanks, Puzz

    Nice sytem. You will love that Pioneer receiver. :cool:
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited December 2008
    Some people prefer the dipole/bipole configuration of the FXi A4's for surrounds. If you're listening to primarily music though the RTi A1's may be better suited.

    The best way to decide is to go and listen to them though if there's anywhere around that you can go and demo them.
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  • danlarson
    danlarson Posts: 89
    edited December 2008
    If you can pick up the fxia4 from Polk eBay direct- about $150/pair. I really like them, even when listening in 7.1 stereo for music.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited December 2008
    Welcome to Club Polk.:)
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  • Puzzley
    Puzzley Posts: 3
    edited December 2008
    Thank you for your replies and help. Makes my final decision much easier...

    Puzz
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  • Puzzley
    Puzzley Posts: 3
    edited January 2009
    Well, I ordered the system detailed in my first post of this thread, and the speakers arrived today. Holy Smokes! These things are beautiful, and heavy! :eek:

    If they sound as good as they look, this is gonna be great. Unfortunately, no one has my reciever choice in stock (at least at a decent price) so I guess I'll have to wait a while to hear them...
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2009
    Welcome to CP, looks like a great system. Post some pics
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