Speaker purchase

rmoody
rmoody Posts: 8
edited March 2010 in Speakers
I currently have two Polk RTI A7. I'm looking at switching to the Polk LSI 9S. Using them 50/50, two channel music and HT. Any recommendations from anyone that has had both. Any feedback on spending this kind of money to get the better speaker would be appreciated.
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  • HurleyAshes25
    HurleyAshes25 Posts: 3
    edited March 2010
    I have heard both the RTi A7's and the LSi's at a local shop, the LSi's are by far the best home theater speakers I have ever been able to listen to. Too expensive for me though. Would you selling your RTi A7s?
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited March 2010
    rmoody wrote: »
    I currently have two Polk RTI A7. I'm looking at switching to the Polk LSI 9S. Using them 50/50, two channel music and HT. Any recommendations from anyone that has had both. Any feedback on spending this kind of money to get the better speaker would be appreciated.

    What would you be powering it with? Keep in mind that the LSi's pretty much require an amp capable of driving a 4ohm load.
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,243
    edited March 2010
    ^^^^^^^^^^Good Point^^^^^^^^^^^

    The RTiA's are relatively easy to drive. Don't expect a significant upgrade in sound unless you give the LSi's the kind of power they need.
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  • rmoody
    rmoody Posts: 8
    edited March 2010
    no i would not be selling the rtia7s iam still with in my 30 days
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  • rmoody
    rmoody Posts: 8
    edited March 2010
    i wll be powering them with a h/k 3600
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited March 2010
    rmoody wrote: »
    i wll be powering them with a h/k 3600

    Not sufficient to power the LSi's IMO. Those LSi9 dip down below 3 ohms at certain points. That AVR will run extremely hot and you will not get that much out of them at that rated power.
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,475
    edited March 2010
    curved wrote: »
    Not sufficient to power the LSi's IMO. Those LSi9 dip down below 3 ohms at certain points. That AVR will run extremely hot and you will not get that much out of them at that rated power.

    +1 on this...
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