Add to Rti4's for 5.1

Ninnibon
Ninnibon Posts: 4
edited January 2009 in Speakers
Hello all, I'm new to the forum.

I purchased a pair of Rti4's a few years ago, with the intention of eventually expanding into a full 5.1 setup. Having read the forums, it seems like the possibilities are endless.

If I decide to keep the Rti4's as my front speakers, what would you recommend for center/sub/surround speakers? My receiver is a harman kardon AVR 240.

Keep in mind I live in a tiny New York apartment and have modest needs for a small room.

Thanks for the help.
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  • VSchneider
    VSchneider Posts: 443
    edited January 2009
    I would add another pair of RTi4 (or FXi3) and a CSi3, or you could get new RTiA series fronts and center and move RTi4's to surrounds.
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  • Ninnibon
    Ninnibon Posts: 4
    edited January 2009
    Thanks for the advice.
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  • MarvC
    MarvC Posts: 13
    edited January 2009
    Crutchfield has the RTi 4's for $179.00 a pair new in Black or Cherry the CS2 center for $129.00 in either selection.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2009
    MarvC wrote: »
    Crutchfield has the RTi 4's for $179.00 a pair new in Black or Cherry the CS2 center for $129.00 in either selection.

    I wouldn't use a CS2 center on that setup. It's not voice matched to the RTi's, and probably wouldn't be able to keep up with them. Plus if you wait a while you could get a CSi A4 for about the same price through Polk Direct.

    I'd agree with the earlier post. Either get some FXi3'a and a CSi3, or move your Rti4's to surround duty, and get either some RTi A1's or RTi A3's for the fronts, and get a CSi A4 or CSi A6 for the center.
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  • Ninnibon
    Ninnibon Posts: 4
    edited January 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    I wouldn't use a CS2 center on that setup. It's not voice matched to the RTi's, and probably wouldn't be able to keep up with them. Plus if you wait a while you could get a CSi A4 for about the same price through Polk Direct.

    I'd agree with the earlier post. Either get some FXi3'a and a CSi3, or move your Rti4's to surround duty, and get either some RTi A1's or RTi A3's for the fronts, and get a CSi A4 or CSi A6 for the center.

    Are the RTi A1's and A3's worth the $150-$250 more than the Rti 4's?

    Also, any sub recommendations? Keep in mind, this is for a small NY apartment living room.

    Thanks!
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2009
    Ninnibon wrote: »
    Are the RTi A1's and A3's worth the $150-$250 more than the Rti 4's?

    Also, any sub recommendations? Keep in mind, this is for a small NY apartment living room.

    Thanks!

    If you're on a budget, I'd say go with the RTi4's. There wouldn't be that huge of an improvement with the A1's...their essentially the same speaker. If you looked around you could probably find a good deal on some RTi6's too.

    What kinda budget for the sub?
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  • Ninnibon
    Ninnibon Posts: 4
    edited January 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    If you're on a budget, I'd say go with the RTi4's. There wouldn't be that huge of an improvement with the A1's...their essentially the same speaker. If you looked around you could probably find a good deal on some RTi6's too.

    What kinda budget for the sub?

    Probably the $100-$150 range for the sub.
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