Baby On the Way - Need to "Upgrade" to Bookshelfs

ky_polkie
ky_polkie Posts: 48
edited June 2009 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
I have my first baby on the way and I am going to have to upgrade from my RT800i tower speakers to bookshelfs as I don't want the little guy to pull over the towers and hurt them or himself.

I'm looking for a pair of good sounding bookshelfs in excellent condition. Please post or PM me what you might have available.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited June 2009
    Look for some RTi28s

    Congrats BTW !
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • ky_polkie
    ky_polkie Posts: 48
    edited June 2009
    My built-ins can accomodate a speaker up to 22" tall.
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  • ky_polkie
    ky_polkie Posts: 48
    edited June 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    Look for some RTi28s

    Congrats BTW !

    Have anything for sale? ;)
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited June 2009
    What makes you think a bookshelf [which is top heavy] will be any better than a floor stander?
    ky_polkie wrote: »
    My built-ins can accommodate a speaker up to 22" tall.
    Never mind. I missed this......You may want to look at a Polk LSi9
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited June 2009
    ky_polkie wrote: »
    Have anything for sale? ;)

    Not any book shelfs, mainly just wanted to say congrats and recommend a nice BS
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • ky_polkie
    ky_polkie Posts: 48
    edited June 2009
    My living room has built-in shelves. Right now I have my towers to the left and the right of the shelving on the floor.

    I would like to place these speakers on the shelves to get them off of the ground. I could even secure them to the shelves if he's really persistent.

    Anyway, here is a pic of the living room so you can see the situation...

    img1543qbl.jpg
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  • BrettT1
    BrettT1 Posts: 560
    edited June 2009
    rt55i's are nice
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  • ky_polkie
    ky_polkie Posts: 48
    edited June 2009
    BrettT1 wrote: »
    rt55i's are nice

    I agree. If I can find a pair in decent shape I would be interested.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited June 2009
    Won't that be weird with your dual centers directly beneath them?
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • ky_polkie
    ky_polkie Posts: 48
    edited June 2009
    nguyendot wrote: »
    Won't that be weird with your dual centers directly beneath them?

    Yeah it will. I am actually going to retire the dual centers and push the TV back a bit and place a smaller center (possibly an Orb Mod2) in front of the TV for the new center.

    Still in the market. Let me know if you have something I might like.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited June 2009
    Congrats on the baby on the way-Nice looking system.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Matt34
    Matt34 Posts: 318
    edited June 2009
    ---nevermind----
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited June 2009
    Lol. Nah my stuff is all small beans. CS-250S is all I have right now. I just cleared my entire Polk setup to the storage room until my 6.5" MW7009's get back from service for my RT8s.

    I'm running an entire Paradigm 5.0 setup in the mean time, 2 Titans, 2 Atoms, and a CC300 center. Sub is nothing great. I'm going to steal my LS F/X set back from my dad tonight though. Happy fathers day!
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • dkmuch
    dkmuch Posts: 79
    edited June 2009
    Keep your set up. You can make it look like this:

    img1543qbl.jpg
    RT55i mains, CS400i center, FX300i surrounds, RTi15 rears, Energy S10.3 Sub, Onkyo 607 / PS3
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited June 2009
    hahahaha
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • ky_polkie
    ky_polkie Posts: 48
    edited June 2009
    dkmuch wrote: »
    Keep your set up. You can make it look like this:

    Awesome! Somehow I don't think that will work.

    I appreciate the effort. Now if someone can just help me find an equally impressive set of speakers!
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  • tcrossma
    tcrossma Posts: 1,301
    edited June 2009
    I'm concerned that your smaller center (pretty small in order to fit below the TV image) will not provide what you need and are used to. You've got what looks like a pretty big room to fill, and there's usually no substitute for size when it comes to speakers.
    Speakers: Polk LSi15
    Pre: Adcom GFP-750 with HT Bypass
    Amp: Pass Labs X-150
    CD/DVD Player: Classe CDP-10
    Interconnects: MIT Shortgun S3 Pro XLR
    Speaker cables: MIT MH-750 bi-wire
    TT:Micro Seiki DD-35
    Cartridge:Denon DL-160
    Phono Pre:PS Audio GCPH
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  • ky_polkie
    ky_polkie Posts: 48
    edited June 2009
    tcrossma wrote: »
    I'm concerned that your smaller center (pretty small in order to fit below the TV image) will not provide what you need and are used to. You've got what looks like a pretty big room to fill, and there's usually no substitute for size when it comes to speakers.

    Valid concern. I'm willing to give it a try. If it doesn't do the job I might be able to fit a regular center channel in front of my TV --- although probably not one of my CS400s as they are pretty deep.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited June 2009
    dkmuch wrote: »
    Keep your set up. You can make it look like this:

    img1543qbl.jpg
    That's exactly what we are planning on doing to my rig........that is until the youngin' gets old enough.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,375
    edited June 2009
    This is a very valid concern! I had the same problem with my RTA11TL's and my youngest when he was about 2. He like to get behind them and actually pushed one over. Fortunately it was stopped by the bookshelf next to the speaker and did not fall on him or anyone else. I ended strapping the speakers to the floor with metal straps. I attached one end to where the spikes screw in on the bottom of the speakers and screwed the other end into the floor. I'm sure that it creates issues for sound coupling but you could not push them over.

    If you really want bookshelf speakers, I have a pair of TSi100 that I might part with, not nearly an upgrade though.
    Stan
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited June 2009
    Rather than put them in your built-ins, I would get a set of BTech BT-77 wall mounts and put a pair of LSi7's or 9's on them. could mount just behind and a little lower than the wall sconces you have.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • is3finallymd
    is3finallymd Posts: 28
    edited June 2009
    I have some rti28's in black excellent condition I may part with.. Looking to downgrade to smallest speakers I can due to my limited space..
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  • ky_polkie
    ky_polkie Posts: 48
    edited June 2009
    I think that I am leaning toward a pair of RT55i (if I can find them) or maybe a pair of Lsi7. I'm afraid the RTi28s might be a little too small.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited June 2009
    RT55i: there is a pair on ebay right now.
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  • ky_polkie
    ky_polkie Posts: 48
    edited June 2009
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    RT55i: there is a pair on ebay right now.

    Are you talking about the ones for $399? Not going to pay that.
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  • VSchneider
    VSchneider Posts: 443
    edited June 2009
    no, # 320386893336
    $275 w/ free shipping
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  • ky_polkie
    ky_polkie Posts: 48
    edited June 2009
    VSchneider wrote: »
    no, # 320386893336
    $275 w/ free shipping

    Thanks, ebay is blocked at work. I'll check it out later.
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  • ky_polkie
    ky_polkie Posts: 48
    edited June 2009
    Thanks everyone. I ended up finding a RT55i plus speaker stands for a very good price. They'll fit perfectly on the shelf and give me peace of mind when the little monster gets moving around the floor.

    This really was my ideal situation. I love my RT800i and these are basically the same speaker in a smaller form. Perfect for me.

    Now I just have to work on the center speaker...
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited June 2009
    I prefer the 55i's to the 800i's. All things being equal - placement being the concern in this instance - I'd say that you actually have, in fact, upgraded your speakers.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • BrettT1
    BrettT1 Posts: 560
    edited June 2009
    There are some for sale here in the flea market. You better hurry, they look pristine!

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84806

    Good luck.
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