RTIa5 Vs RTI10

Cabal05
Cabal05 Posts: 2
edited January 2010 in Speakers
Hello all Polkies !

I'm completing my 7.1 (polk) setup and I'd like to have an advice concerning my fronts.

The room is 15x30 and dedicated to HT. The whole system will be powered by a pioneer 1019 amp, center's a CSIa6, SL/R and SBL/R are all RTIa5 (I know it's kind of overkill, but I got them über cheap ...), sub's a PSW111 (might upgrade to a velodyne VDR12).

Now, the local AV store has the RTI10 on sale for a little more than my RTIa5 ... would I be wise to switch ? Would I notice any difference ? I have found no comparison whatsoever between the two models, so any input would very much appreciated !

Thank you all for your time !
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited December 2009
    You want to switch all of your surrounds to RTi10's? Or are you looking for fronts? The 10's are bigger and would be better for music, but they won't really match all of your RTiA's in terms of appearance. I would stick with the A5's for fronts, most here will say they're better for HT anyway. I have them and have no complaints for HT or music. Go with the Velo too if you can swing it, you wont be dissapointed. Congrats on an awsome HT rig. Good luck and welcome to Club Polk.
    Home Theater
    RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
    2 Channel
    Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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  • packetjones
    packetjones Posts: 1,059
    edited December 2009
    Welcome to the club...

    Personally i would not upgrade to the 10's. If this is a dedicated HT like you said would definitely need a better sub. I would spend the money on the sub, maybe 2, then see how things sound. I would stick with the RTiA series so they all look the same. You have a great system going and I dont think the 10's would make a big improvement really.
    Front - RTiA5's
    Rear - RTiA3's
    Center - CSiA4
    Sub - PSW110
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  • tipoytm
    tipoytm Posts: 54
    edited December 2009
    Do the RTIa series sound different from the RTi series? Can a CSi5 center timbre-match with say RTia7 fronts?
    My system:
    Front: 2xPolk RT800 Floor speakers (Bi-wired) - SOLD
    Center: Polk CSi5 - For Sale!
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR806 THX-Ultra2 130W 7.1
    Sub: Velodyne DPS-12
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  • Cabal05
    Cabal05 Posts: 2
    edited December 2009
    Thank you for the warm welcome :) I'll stick with the a5 and buy the velodyne. Upgrade soon on my first impressions :)
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  • kaiserkreb
    kaiserkreb Posts: 16
    edited January 2010
    Cabal05 wrote: »
    Thank you for the warm welcome :) I'll stick with the a5 and buy the velodyne. Upgrade soon on my first impressions :)

    I just picked up that VDR-12, I can attest, it's SICK. Love it.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2010
    Welcome to the Club!

    The RTiA5 is a good choice.
    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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    RTi A5's paired with a good sub is the way to go.
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