Completing my setup with RTi12's

Mauskar
Mauskar Posts: 104
edited January 2010 in Speakers
So im trying to finish my speaker setup for 5.1. Trying to decide on what center channel and rear surround speakers to get. I have an HK AVR 347 receiver and 2 RTi12's for my fronts powered off a Adcom 555 amp.

For center channel was thinking of CS20? or is there something better and what price for cs20?

What should I get for the rears?

Thanks
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  • anton.chigurh
    anton.chigurh Posts: 239
    edited January 2010
    For a center...I would zero in on a Csi5.

    There's lot's of good options for surrounds depending on your budget, space and room configuration.
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  • DeusExa
    DeusExa Posts: 491
    edited January 2010
    +1 CSi5. Pairs nicely with the RTi12s. For rears, you can go dipoles - the fxi series? Have fun with the 12s!
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    Csi 5 for the center and FXI 5's or rti6's for the surrounds
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  • GTB
    GTB Posts: 87
    edited January 2010
    CSi5! Its huge....both in sound and size. Will be your best match.
    Home Theater
    Polk RTi8
    Polk Monitor 40
    Polk CSi5
    Polk MicroPro 2000
    Visio 42 LCD
    Denon AVR 790
    Samsung BD 1600

    Two Channel
    Polk SDA 2B
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2010
    See my showcase for ideas. I have a pair Rti12s in my HT.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • rcrook317
    rcrook317 Posts: 280
    edited January 2010
    curious,how does the adcom sound w rti12s?
    i have same speakers and am on the fence between used adcom or new emotiva.....
    fronts=rti12s(cherry)
    center=csi3(cherry)
    sub=psw125(cherry)
    emotiva xpa-2
    harmon kardon 354
    sony cdp
    ipod 8gb
    audioquest diamondback 1m
    "Maesto" straightwire cables
    pangea ac-9
    playstation3/120gb=blu-ray/media server
    monitor=lg 55inch lcd(1080p)
    TT Set-up=Pro-Ject RM 1.3
    Kenwood Phono
    bren1 Clamp
    Herbies Slipmat

    "It doesnt mean that much to me,to mean that much to you"
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  • tipoytm
    tipoytm Posts: 54
    edited January 2010
    CSi5 is the exact match for RTi12s! I have one for sale and posted at the classified forum :-)
    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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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited January 2010
    + 1 for the CSi5 and either the RTi6's or 4's for the rear. The FXi surrounds seem nice, but I don't have any experience with them. And tipoytm, quit trying to hawk your stuff all over the forum, others have already warned you. Thats what the classifieds are for
    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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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited January 2010
    I would also go with the CSi5.
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  • tipoytm
    tipoytm Posts: 54
    edited January 2010
    LOL, my bad :-)
    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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  • Mauskar
    Mauskar Posts: 104
    edited January 2010
    rcrook317 wrote: »
    curious,how does the adcom sound w rti12s?
    i have same speakers and am on the fence between used adcom or new emotiva.....


    Basically night and day difference for me. It really opened up the speakers and gave those drivers the kick they needed!
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  • rcrook317
    rcrook317 Posts: 280
    edited January 2010
    Mauskar wrote: »
    Basically night and day difference for me. It really opened up the speakers and gave those drivers the kick they needed!

    sweet! im using an old kenwood basic m2a amp! its old but gives 220x2@8ohms.it is nite/day difference for sure!
    fronts=rti12s(cherry)
    center=csi3(cherry)
    sub=psw125(cherry)
    emotiva xpa-2
    harmon kardon 354
    sony cdp
    ipod 8gb
    audioquest diamondback 1m
    "Maesto" straightwire cables
    pangea ac-9
    playstation3/120gb=blu-ray/media server
    monitor=lg 55inch lcd(1080p)
    TT Set-up=Pro-Ject RM 1.3
    Kenwood Phono
    bren1 Clamp
    Herbies Slipmat

    "It doesnt mean that much to me,to mean that much to you"
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  • Mauskar
    Mauskar Posts: 104
    edited January 2010
    Ok so for the centers everyone's recommending the CSi5. For the rears, its between the RTi4 and RTi6's. What's the difference between these two other than size. I imagine that sound quality is the same, and its gonna be powered by an HK AVR 347 (dont need to run it off an amp though?)

    thanks
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  • raidersrule76
    raidersrule76 Posts: 471
    edited January 2010
    I would go with the 4's. I myself have not had the chance to hear the 6's but for the price the 4's make great surrround speakers. If budget isn't tight then go for the 6's but IMO the 4's will work just fine.


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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    Mauskar wrote: »
    Ok so for the centers everyone's recommending the CSi5. For the rears, its between the RTi4 and RTi6's. What's the difference between these two other than size. I imagine that sound quality is the same, and its gonna be powered by an HK AVR 347 (dont need to run it off an amp though?)

    thanks

    If you can get the 6's
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