what to get for rears

1fastz28
1fastz28 Posts: 122
edited February 2009 in Speakers
i have a pair of rti-a7's and i'm going to order my rears shortly, would it be better to say get some a5's as rears, or get some fxi a6 what would you do
setup
Panasonic 46pz85
Polk RTi A9's
Polk CSi A6
FXi A6's
Energy s12.3 sub
Denon 3808ci
Pioneer elite dv-79
Monster 1850
Denon dp500m w/ grado green
PS3,XBOX 360, NES
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited February 2009
    1fastz28 wrote: »
    i have a pair of rti-a7's and i'm going to order my rears shortly, would it be better to say get some a5's as rears, or get some fxi a6 what would you do

    Guess it would depend on room size. Mine is only 14x14, and im getting real nice response from the Rti-a1's for rear's. But would really like A-5's if i could,for that task.
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • NewHTguy
    NewHTguy Posts: 584
    edited February 2009
    I'm using r50s as rears because (a) I had them, and (b) they were cheaper than the "correct" rears. However, I would not recommend that type of setup to someone starting from scratch. You want the rears to be above the ears. Make sure you get the correct center before you worry about the rear channels.
    MAIN: Polk Lsi9s; Polk PSW505; Lsic (in box); Onkyo SR-875; Parasound 2250; Cambridge Audio 740C; LG BD370
    OFFICE: Polk Lsi7; REL T3; HK 3490; CA 840W; Onkyo C-S5VL
    BENCHED: CS20; OWM3s
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited February 2009
    NewHTguy wrote: »
    I'm using r50s as rears because (a) I had them, and (b) they were cheaper than the "correct" rears. However, I would not recommend that type of setup to someone starting from scratch. You want the rears to be above the ears. Make sure you get the correct center before you worry about the rear channels.

    Right on about the center, didnt see it in his sig. Heard A-5's in a home theater show room setup as rears and thought they sounded pretty good. But optimal setup like you say, is above listening position.
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • 1fastz28
    1fastz28 Posts: 122
    edited February 2009
    oh about to center, i'll be getting the csi- a6
    setup
    Panasonic 46pz85
    Polk RTi A9's
    Polk CSi A6
    FXi A6's
    Energy s12.3 sub
    Denon 3808ci
    Pioneer elite dv-79
    Monster 1850
    Denon dp500m w/ grado green
    PS3,XBOX 360, NES
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited February 2009
    1fastz28 wrote: »
    oh about to center, i'll be getting the csi- a6

    Perfect! good choice. I have my A-1's on 36" stands for a real nice rear soundstage. You could even consider A-3's. I havent heard the fxi-6's, but know other forum member's speak highly of them.
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • NewHTguy
    NewHTguy Posts: 584
    edited February 2009
    I should clarify. Towers don't work for me as rears because my sofa is backed up against a wall and I have the r50s on the sides of the sofa. Maybe if you could spread them out they would work reasonably well. But I still don't think that you want to go that way. I'm probably going to buy OWM3s which appear relatively easy to position and sell the r50s or move them to Zone 2. Then my GF will know I went off the deep end...
    MAIN: Polk Lsi9s; Polk PSW505; Lsic (in box); Onkyo SR-875; Parasound 2250; Cambridge Audio 740C; LG BD370
    OFFICE: Polk Lsi7; REL T3; HK 3490; CA 840W; Onkyo C-S5VL
    BENCHED: CS20; OWM3s
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited February 2009
    At first i had the A1's as my rears, but couldn't resist trying out the A3's. Once i brought home and tried out the A3's, the A1's quickly got put back inside the box and returned to Tweeter...:)
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  • 1fastz28
    1fastz28 Posts: 122
    edited February 2009
    i work for a polk retailer so i get a pretty good deal :o
    setup
    Panasonic 46pz85
    Polk RTi A9's
    Polk CSi A6
    FXi A6's
    Energy s12.3 sub
    Denon 3808ci
    Pioneer elite dv-79
    Monster 1850
    Denon dp500m w/ grado green
    PS3,XBOX 360, NES
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  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited February 2009
    6 center and rear. It's been said here on the forum probably a 100 times. They're a set.
    ...Link to my System Showcase...
    "ES - Kind'a simple but I like it"

    Sony ES STR-DA4300ES 7.1
    Sony ES SACD SCD-C2000ES
    Sony 400 Disc CD CDP-CX455
    Infinity BU-2 Sub-Woofer
    Polk Audio RT800i Towers
    Polk Audio CS400i Center
    Polk Audio FXiA6 Surrounds
    Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
    DH-Labs T-14 Speaker Cables
    Panamax Max 500 DBS Line Conditioner
    Panasonic TH-50PZ85U 50'-Plasma
    Play Station III - BluRay
    Logitech Harmony 550 Remote
    Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard
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