Rti12 help

eeb03
eeb03 Posts: 4
edited February 2010 in Speakers
What would be good center and surround matches for the rti12s. I currently have a 245i center and 300i surrounds.I mistakingly bought a pair of lsifx surrounds and was told that they wouldn't be a good match. Thanks for any help
Post edited by eeb03 on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • lectronicjunkie
    lectronicjunkie Posts: 299
    edited February 2010
    Welcome to the forum!
    I currently have RTi10's for fronts, CSi5 for center, RC65i for side surrounds, and FXiA4's for rear surrounds. It sounds great. FXiA4 or FXiA6 would be the match for your surrounds if you are looking for bipole's and I would recommend CSi5 for your center. You will see a major difference with changing your center. I had the 245 when I first got the 10's and when I changed up to the CSi5, well all I can say is "WOW"! I hope this helps.
    It's all in the detail.
    :cool:

    HT Setup:
    Samsung PN50D550
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Samsung BD-D6700
    Fronts: RTi10's
    Center: CSi5
    Side surrounds: RC65i's
    Rear surrounds: FXiA4's
    Sub: Velodyne CT120
    Outdoor: Atrium 45's

    Pictures here
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • rcrook317
    rcrook317 Posts: 280
    edited February 2010
    i have csi3 for center....it sounds great to me.
    dont have rears as my set up is diagonal in a long narrow room and rears wouldnt match up w front towers
    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"
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • eeb03
    eeb03 Posts: 4
    edited February 2010
    Thanks for the response. Ive looked at the rti12 product page and they recommend the fxi5 surrounds is there a difference between them and the fxi a series surrounds.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • anton.chigurh
    anton.chigurh Posts: 239
    edited February 2010
    If you've got the funds and space the Csi5 will not disappoint.

    I believe the differences between the fxi and the newer fxia are mostly cosmetic...although some claim to hear some sonic improvement with the newer.

    They will both work nicely in your setup.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited February 2010
    The RTI12's are just the older model of the RTIa9's. For the center you can use an A6 or the csi5 and you'll be fine. I beleive one call has black CSi 5's for 250.00 or last time I check that was their price. The cherry are harder to come by for the price.
    Also the surrounds are pretty much the same from what I can tell. But stated some feel the newer are better however the old will work great as well, you would just need to find them as they are hard to come by from what I've seen.
    If you don't want as large of a center you can use the A3 (I think thats it) or the csi3 but they are not (to me) as best of a match for the 12's as the former.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter