What speakers would match RTi28s as rear surrounds?
kuntasensei
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My system currently consists of a CSi40 center; RTi28 mains, surrounds and rear surround (6.1); and a SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer rig. When I bought the speakers, I only had a 6.1 receiver, so I sold the other 28 I had to another Polkie here who needed it for a 6.1 setup.
I recently bought the Onkyo 705 (which rocks!) to replace my old receiver, and want to step up to 7.1. I'm looking for either another pair of 28s (or even a single if someone had one) or preferably a pair of 38s to swap out with my mains, but if I can't find either... any suggestions on what would match up nicely to use as rear surrounds? I'm going to have to do some interesting down-angled mounting (probably with ceiling Omnimounts) because of how close the couch sits to the back wall, but I'd like to match up to the sound of the RTi28s as much as possible so there's a smooth transition across the rear soundstage.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
I recently bought the Onkyo 705 (which rocks!) to replace my old receiver, and want to step up to 7.1. I'm looking for either another pair of 28s (or even a single if someone had one) or preferably a pair of 38s to swap out with my mains, but if I can't find either... any suggestions on what would match up nicely to use as rear surrounds? I'm going to have to do some interesting down-angled mounting (probably with ceiling Omnimounts) because of how close the couch sits to the back wall, but I'd like to match up to the sound of the RTi28s as much as possible so there's a smooth transition across the rear soundstage.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Equipment list:
Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
Emotiva XPA-3 amp
Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
Emotiva XPA-3 amp
Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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anything in the older RT line will work in the surround capacity. might not be a perfect timbre match, but it wont stick out while filling the surround role you'll have them in.
cant see the RTi's not popping up down the road, keep searching ebay and audiogon, they will show.Living Room 2 Channel -
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Audiogon! That was the other site I couldn't remember the name of. Thanks!Equipment list:
Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
Emotiva XPA-3 amp
Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
