Using 4 RTI A5, do you recomend it?

arriagadaa
arriagadaa Posts: 10
edited September 2009 in Speakers
Hi, I just want to take advance of an extremly ultra very good sale in Futureshop for the RTIA5 (they are selling them for CAD$299/each). I already have a pair. But I was asking myself what happen if I use one pair for the back. My current configuration is:
Onkyo 606
Front: 2 RTIA 5
Sides: 2 Energy C100
Back: 2 FXIA4

If I buy the RTIA5, I will put the FXIA5 in both sides.
What do you think? Is it worth the money? Do I hear a big difference in sound?

thanks
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited September 2009
    I say go for it! I have always ran towers for my sorrounds and backs and love it, especially for multi channel music (which is taboo around here, but a guilty pleasure of mine, I figure I have all of those good sounding towers, I might as well put them to good use). If you have the room, I would use the second set of RTI-A5s for the sorrounds and keep the FXIA4s as backs. Of course if you don't have the room to do this, do what you have to to.
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  • arriagadaa
    arriagadaa Posts: 10
    edited September 2009
    thanks for your suggestion. But do you think it will be a big difference in sound quality having 4 RTIA5? (replacing the Energy C100)

    thanks
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  • bklynNupe
    bklynNupe Posts: 728
    edited September 2009
    I guess it depends on your ultimate goal?
    If you are looking for a big difference in sound, I would say upgrade to the a9’s and find your a5’s a new happy home!:D
    That is what I did.
    You would also need an external amp for the a9’s if you don’t already have one.

    emotiva xpa-2
    emotiva xpa-3
    Denon 3312ci
    Rtia9 /csia6 / FXi A6
    Samsung LN46A650
    SVS PB-12-NSD sub

    Audio Research SP-9 MKIII (GNSC mods)
    W4S ST250
    Lsi 9 (mods)
    W4S DAC-2
    Mac Mini
    Audio Aero Prima CD player
    Pro-Ject debut
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  • arriagadaa
    arriagadaa Posts: 10
    edited September 2009
    Thanks bklynnupe but the A9's are too much for me (space+ budget). Mainly I want to know if I replace the Energy C100 by the RTIA5 the sound experience of my system would be better (comparing with I already have) and also if my current receiver will be ok with this change.

    thanks
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  • bevo
    bevo Posts: 306
    edited September 2009
    You can get them cheaper then that on polk direct. I think they're about 480 shipped on polk direct per pair.
    Denon 1909, want to upgrade for pre outs
    Fronts-polk RTi A5
    center-polk CSi A4
    Sides Polk FXi A6
    rears- polk rm8's
    sub-SVS pb-13 ultra
    Blue ray-ps3
    Panasonic plasma 50 inch
    Buttkicker(don't use or need it anymore since getting the Ultra)
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  • bklynNupe
    bklynNupe Posts: 728
    edited September 2009
    bevo wrote: »
    You can get them cheaper then that on polk direct. I think they're about 480 shipped on polk direct per pair.

    That's what I was thinking.
    For my a5's I believe I paid 379 plus tax and shipping.

    emotiva xpa-2
    emotiva xpa-3
    Denon 3312ci
    Rtia9 /csia6 / FXi A6
    Samsung LN46A650
    SVS PB-12-NSD sub

    Audio Research SP-9 MKIII (GNSC mods)
    W4S ST250
    Lsi 9 (mods)
    W4S DAC-2
    Mac Mini
    Audio Aero Prima CD player
    Pro-Ject debut
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited September 2009
    A5s in the Fronts and Rear are Awesome-Go for it!
    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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