RTi A3 or LSi 7 with Marantz 7002

cfryer
cfryer Posts: 6
edited December 2008 in Speakers
I just replaced my 9 year Polk 5.1 setup with a def tech soundbar (SSA50). I plan to run the SSA50 off my 5 year old Marantz 7002 for HT. I also just got a Squeezebox Duet and am hoping to beef up my listening time with a seperate set of stereo bookshelves. At the moment, I plan to run the RTiA3s or the LSi7s on the B channel so I would only be driving the two speakers at one time. From reading other posts, my guess is people are going to recommend the A3s. The price on the LSi7s is very attractive right now.

Which would you choose given my setup?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2008
    Easy choice buy both.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited December 2008
    cfryer wrote: »
    I just replaced my 9 year Polk 5.1 setup with a def tech soundbar (SSA50). I plan to run the SSA50 off my 5 year old Marantz 7002 for HT. I also just got a Squeezebox Duet and am hoping to beef up my listening time with a seperate set of stereo bookshelves. At the moment, I plan to run the RTiA3s or the LSi7s on the B channel so I would only be driving the two speakers at one time. From reading other posts, my guess is people are going to recommend the A3s. The price on the LSi7s is very attractive right now.

    Which would you choose given my setup?


    I guess that depends :D

    I can't tell from the on-line specs if the 7002 can drive a 4-ohm load, which the LSi7 speaker will be.

    The RTiA3 will be easier to drive from your 7002 and the LSi7 would certainly benefit from a good quality external amp.

    And what is your listening preference...loud...soft...rock...jazz...etc?

    I owned a set of LSi7s myself....as well as the RTiA3s.

    For me, I preferred the RTiA3s given my listening habits.

    I just made a post on another forum about the LSi7s with a beer analogy.

    I'd say that the LSi7s are like a deep amber beer - rich and roasty on the palate.

    Whereas the RTiA3s were like a good IPA - crisp and clean and open.

    Mmmm....beer....

    Everyone's 'tastes' are different...enjoy the experience!

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2008
    Just who has the 7`s at a attractive price ?!!

    You know, just in case !!

    Thanks again Erik !! ;) :cool:
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited December 2008
    beardog03 wrote: »
    Just who has the 7`s at a attractive price ?!!

    You know, just in case !!

    Thanks again Erik !! ;) :cool:

    No prob!

    There is a veritable glut of LSi7s on the Polk Ebay outlet - all going for the same set price.

    I think that when there were fewer of them available for 'bid' the prices were better, eh? We both made out! :p

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • cfryer
    cfryer Posts: 6
    edited December 2008
    cfryer wrote: »
    I just replaced my 9 year Polk 5.1 setup with a def tech soundbar (SSA50). I plan to run the SSA50 off my 5 year old Marantz 7200 for HT. I also just got a Squeezebox Duet and am hoping to beef up my listening time with a seperate set of stereo bookshelves. At the moment, I plan to run the RTiA3s or the LSi7s on the B channel so I would only be driving the two speakers at one time. From reading other posts, my guess is people are going to recommend the A3s. The price on the LSi7s is very attractive right now.

    Which would you choose given my setup?

    Edit: I have a SR7200 not an 7002. (wish I had the 7002)

    For music, my favorite album released in the last few years is The Shins - Wincing the Night Away. So, mostly rock/pop/alternative. I also like electronica like Zero 7. I have a lot of 80s and 90s new wave/punk/alternative ripped to lossless from CD.

    I like beer. I would say I prefer a more well rounded beer than an IPA but living in California have to enjoy them to fit in.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2008
    RTiA3.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • ZOOPDOOP22
    ZOOPDOOP22 Posts: 158
    edited December 2008
    Cfryer,

    I'm somewhat interested in checking out the 7s or 9s on my 5003. The ohm load is what I'm worried about. I plan to call Marantz tomorrow morning to inquire.. I'll make sure to ask about the 7200 also.
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  • cfryer
    cfryer Posts: 6
    edited December 2008
    Appreciate the help with Marantz technical support.
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  • ZOOPDOOP22
    ZOOPDOOP22 Posts: 158
    edited December 2008
    cfryer wrote: »
    Appreciate the help with Marantz technical support.

    I called and they said both of our receivers can run 4 ohm speakers.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2008
    sdschwendener wrote: »
    I called and they said both of our receivers can run 4 ohm speakers.


    They will benefit more from a external amp. If your leaning toward the lsi series I would step up and get the LSI 9's
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  • cfryer
    cfryer Posts: 6
    edited December 2008
    Thanks for the help. Now the to make the final decision...
    sdschwendener wrote: »
    I called and they said both of our receivers can run 4 ohm speakers.
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  • cfryer
    cfryer Posts: 6
    edited December 2008
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    They will benefit more from a external amp. If your leaning toward the lsi series I would step up and get the LSI 9's

    What do you like more about the 9's?
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