RTiA9's vs LSi15's

Endesereth
Endesereth Posts: 18
edited July 2009 in Speakers
Ok i am trying to decide which I should get, I am either deciding on the RTiA9's or the Lsi15's.
Receiver:Yamaha RX-V363
Center:Klipsch RC-3
Fronts: DIY #01EN or Klipsch XF-48
Surrounds:Klipsch KG 4.5
Subwoofer left:Polk Audio PSW-110
Subwoofer Right:Klipsch KSW-12
Subwoofer Center: DIY DAYTON titmk3 400
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  • mdk5068
    mdk5068 Posts: 204
    edited July 2009
    What do you use it for? a9's would (if properly amplified) blow your face off in home theater, and the lsi15's would do better for a more musical person.
    Endesereth wrote: »
    Ok i am trying to decide which I should get, I am either deciding on the RTiA9's or the Lsi15's.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2009
    +1, but the Rti-A9s are the more musical of that series in any case. Not as laid back as LSIs but pretty good!

    cnh
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2009
    A9's
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2009
    For what application and what will you be powering them with?
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  • Endesereth
    Endesereth Posts: 18
    edited July 2009
    I am going to be using Yamaha RX-V363 receiver to power them and it has a estimated 100wpc. I am mostly going to be using HT and music. I have already listened to the RTiA9's and they sound very good, the LSi15's I can't find anywhere.
    Thanks for the help everybody too.
    Receiver:Yamaha RX-V363
    Center:Klipsch RC-3
    Fronts: DIY #01EN or Klipsch XF-48
    Surrounds:Klipsch KG 4.5
    Subwoofer left:Polk Audio PSW-110
    Subwoofer Right:Klipsch KSW-12
    Subwoofer Center: DIY DAYTON titmk3 400
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2009
    Unless you plan on buying an external amp, go with the RTiA's.
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  • Endesereth
    Endesereth Posts: 18
    edited July 2009
    What about the Heresy 3 from Klipsch has anyone heard about those?
    Receiver:Yamaha RX-V363
    Center:Klipsch RC-3
    Fronts: DIY #01EN or Klipsch XF-48
    Surrounds:Klipsch KG 4.5
    Subwoofer left:Polk Audio PSW-110
    Subwoofer Right:Klipsch KSW-12
    Subwoofer Center: DIY DAYTON titmk3 400
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited July 2009
    Face wrote: »
    Unless you plan on buying an external amp, go with the RTiA's.


    I don't think the 363 has pre outs so unless you plan on buying an external amp and a new receiver or processor stick to the RTiA's

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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited July 2009
    In this case - I would recommend an amp for either speaker. With the LSi's though, it should really be multi-channel (for all speakers).

    I would listen to both speakers and get the one you like the sound of better. I really like my LSi's but have had to choose components carefully to not let the movie experience be to "laid back" for my tastes. I would assume (but do not know) that the same would be true of the RTiA speakers but the same care would be given to keep them from being to brite when listening to music.

    It all depends on which side you lean twords liking - laid back or a little on the brite side.

    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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  • Endesereth
    Endesereth Posts: 18
    edited July 2009
    OK thanks everybody for the help
    Receiver:Yamaha RX-V363
    Center:Klipsch RC-3
    Fronts: DIY #01EN or Klipsch XF-48
    Surrounds:Klipsch KG 4.5
    Subwoofer left:Polk Audio PSW-110
    Subwoofer Right:Klipsch KSW-12
    Subwoofer Center: DIY DAYTON titmk3 400
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited July 2009
    Endesereth wrote: »
    Ok i am trying to decide which I should get, I am either deciding on the RTiA9's or the Lsi15's.

    Welcome to the Club!

    A9s for Home theater
    Lsi15s for Music
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  • RyanJoz
    RyanJoz Posts: 116
    edited July 2009
    A9's for sure!
    Ryan Jozwiak

    "Because music was meant to be felt and heard"

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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited July 2009
    It sounds like you like to listen to music LOUD. Everything you mentioned is for big sound ;)

    Both will be underpowered with what you have. IMO, the A9's will sound bright because the lack of power and the LSi's will burn up your receiver.
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  • Lib0rat0r
    Lib0rat0r Posts: 28
    edited July 2009
    With your current receiver, you have no choice but to go with the A9's between the two.

    Even going with the A9's, you are going to want more power. Getting at least 200W to each of those is going to really get those babies to sing. Many will argue that it makes little difference, but I can tell you I noticed a huge improvement
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited July 2009
    A9s powered with Pioneer SC-05 if you can take your AVR back and exchange it. If not A9s powered by two Outlaw Audio M2200 Monoblocks.
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  • Hilbert
    Hilbert Posts: 316
    edited July 2009
    You haven't said what kind of music you intend to listen to. A9s are said to be better for loud, bassy, electronic stuff. LSi15s better for jazz, vocal, classical. But LSis will definitely require external amp and your chosen receiver doesn't have preouts.

    You say you intend HT duty as well leading one to suspect you will wish to add more speakers in the future. With 5 speaks connected the output from the receiver will plummet to---I'm guessing---40 wpc or so. I base this guess on much listening to my RX V663 with its very feeble amp section. At that point you won't really have enough juice for A9s.

    So if you're thinking RTiA9s and home theater, you ought to be looking at (1) a receiver with preouts and an external amp, or (2) a receiver with a better amp section.

    For LSi15s, option (1).
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  • Endesereth
    Endesereth Posts: 18
    edited July 2009
    OK thanks I mostly like to listen to rock/prog and symphonic metal. I am thinking about getting a new receiver too. The receivers that I have been thinking about are the
    Denon 7.1 Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver
    Model: AVR-2310CI
    either that or Onkyo 7.2 Channel Home Theater Receiver
    Model: TX-SR607
    or if i am to lazy to save up
    Denon 7.1 Channel A/V Home Theater Receiver
    Model: AVR-1910
    Receiver:Yamaha RX-V363
    Center:Klipsch RC-3
    Fronts: DIY #01EN or Klipsch XF-48
    Surrounds:Klipsch KG 4.5
    Subwoofer left:Polk Audio PSW-110
    Subwoofer Right:Klipsch KSW-12
    Subwoofer Center: DIY DAYTON titmk3 400
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  • jimmydep
    jimmydep Posts: 1,305
    edited July 2009
    At 90wpc my LSI-15's were dull and lifeless, when I added an external amp with 350wpc @4ohms these babies came alive.

    Don't get the LSI's if your not planing to power them properly, I'm even betting the A-9's will sound spectacular with the proper power.

    The LSI's do a very good job for HT especially with a subwoofer, for music they are an excellent choice.

    Jimmy
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2009
    To get back to a post above. I'm pretty sure the Yamaha 363 has NO pre-outs. No entry level Yamaha does. I believe you have to get up to the 500 dollar level, or at least the 663 to have those. I'm not even sure the new 665 has them because the higher 7xx series seems to BE the REAL new 663?

    +1 on everything else above!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • jimmydep
    jimmydep Posts: 1,305
    edited July 2009
    cnh wrote: »
    To get back to a post above. I'm pretty sure the Yamaha 363 has NO pre-outs. No entry level Yamaha does. I believe you have to get up to the 500 dollar level, or at least the 663 to have those. I'm not even sure the new 665 has them because the higher 7xx series seems to BE the REAL new 663?

    +1 on everything else above!

    cnh

    FYI, The Yamaha RX-V663 and the V665 do have pre-outs.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2009
    Thanks Jimmy....

    I knew the 663 did but I had assumed since..Yamaha has downscaled the audio-section of the 665 and you'd really need to buy the 765 to match the real sound and power of the 663 today....that they probably dumped pre-outs as well. I stand corrected...the 665 still has pre-outs but I'd still buy the 765 if you want a new 663.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited July 2009
    None of these receivers have preouts to add separate amplification, so don't bother getting the LSI's. They will barely be adequate on the RTIa's.

    Take your time & save more money to do it right the first time.
    Endesereth wrote: »
    OK thanks I mostly like to listen to rock/prog and symphonic metal. I am thinking about getting a new receiver too. The receivers that I have been thinking about are the
    Denon 7.1 Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver
    Model: AVR-2310CI
    either that or Onkyo 7.2 Channel Home Theater Receiver
    Model: TX-SR607
    or if i am to lazy to save up
    Denon 7.1 Channel A/V Home Theater Receiver
    Model: AVR-1910
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Endesereth
    Endesereth Posts: 18
    edited July 2009
    ok thanks for all your help but i just went to Lynns Audio and Video and i am deciding to get the wf-35 from klipsch until i get a better reciever
    Receiver:Yamaha RX-V363
    Center:Klipsch RC-3
    Fronts: DIY #01EN or Klipsch XF-48
    Surrounds:Klipsch KG 4.5
    Subwoofer left:Polk Audio PSW-110
    Subwoofer Right:Klipsch KSW-12
    Subwoofer Center: DIY DAYTON titmk3 400
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