Is my setup going to work as intended?

HDJunkie
HDJunkie Posts: 1
edited December 2009 in Speakers
Just a little background for everyone. I am very new to the audio realm to the point where this is my very first system. I did some research online to find that for the same price I could get a better system than Bose which I now understand to be extremely over rated. For inputs, I currently have a Verizon FIOS box (HDMI), XBox (Component), and PC (HDMI). I will be adding an Ipod dock very soon. I went to Fry's Electronics and picked up the following system:

Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR807
Subwoofer: Polk PSW111
Center: Polk CSi A4
Front: Polk RTi A1
Surround: Polk RTi A1 (This is my concern)

After doing a bit more research, I wonder if I made the right decision. The sales representative said the RTi A1s would be fine for surround sound. Should I have bought the FXi A4s instead? If so, what stand is recommended? I would accept all recommendations to tweak the system, please note I am currently willing to invest little more than I already have but am not adverse to future upgrades. I am planning on running nice in-wall wire with outlets in the next few months. Thanks for the help.
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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited December 2009
    HDJunkie wrote: »
    Just a little background for everyone. I am very new to the audio realm to the point where this is my very first system. I did some research online to find that for the same price I could get a better system than Bose which I now understand to be extremely over rated. For inputs, I currently have a Verizon FIOS box (HDMI), XBox (Component), and PC (HDMI). I will be adding an Ipod dock very soon. I went to Fry's Electronics and picked up the following system:

    Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR807
    Subwoofer: Polk PSW111
    Center: Polk CSi A4
    Front: Polk RTi A1
    Surround: Polk RTi A1 (This is my concern)

    After doing a bit more research, I wonder if I made the right decision. The sales representative said the RTi A1s would be fine for surround sound. Should I have bought the FXi A4s instead? If so, what stand is recommended? I would accept all recommendations to tweak the system, please note I am currently willing to invest little more than I already have but am not adverse to future upgrades. I am planning on running nice in-wall wire with outlets in the next few months. Thanks for the help.

    I'd go for the FXIs over the A1s and maybe consider the A3s over the A1s for fronts as well. the onkyo would drive them nicely. nothing against the A1s, but you might find yourself upgrading sooner than you think.
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    fronts - rti a9's
    center - csi a6
    surrounds - fxi a6's
    sub - polk dsw pro 600
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited December 2009
    According to Polk's website, this system would be great for smaller rooms:


    RTi A1 Home Theater System

    Perfect for smaller rooms

    5.1 Surround Sound System includes two RTi A1 (fronts**), two FXi A4 (surrounds**), one CSi A4 (center) and one PSW125 (powered subwoofer).
    Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
    Mirage PS-12
    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
    edited December 2009
    you'll be fine with a1's, i have fxia6's fo sides and rtia3's for rear and prefer the sound of the a3
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,815
    edited December 2009
    XBox (Component), and PC (HDMI). I will be adding an Ipod dock very soon.

    I think you need a good source.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited December 2009
    F1nut wrote: »
    I think you need a good source.

    LOL...not much gets by you sir.:p
    Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
    Mirage PS-12
    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

    Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited December 2009
    LOL, Jesse doesn't miss much. +1 on a better source.

    -Jeff
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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