RTi6 or RTi A5

Teejai
Teejai Posts: 43
edited November 2008 in Speakers
Would there be much of a sound difference moving from RTi6s to RTi A5s? I currently have the 6s as my mains with a sub (upgrading that very soon) and would be the same setup if I got the A5s. Also do the RTi A series sound ok when using the CSi5 center?
Yamaha RX-V661
RTi6
CSi5
FXi3
PSW303
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  • Teejai
    Teejai Posts: 43
    edited November 2008
    Anyone?
    Yamaha RX-V661
    RTi6
    CSi5
    FXi3
    PSW303
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited November 2008
    The RTiA5 would compare more directly to the RTi8 - the RTi6 is similar to the RTiA3
    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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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited November 2008
    Major differance in overall sound and loudness in general.
    The rti6 will be a nice midrange/highs speaker where as the rti a5's can produce some very nice bass once you power em up. Not very good comparison between the two as said just above.
    Living Room Rig:D
    Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
    Xbox360/PS3/WII
    M.Br. setup:)
    Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
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    Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
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  • Teejai
    Teejai Posts: 43
    edited November 2008
    Mostly I'm looking to see if the RTi A5 would be a major upgrade over the RTi6 that I currently have.
    Yamaha RX-V661
    RTi6
    CSi5
    FXi3
    PSW303
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited November 2008
    It will be a slight upgrade.....not a big one though. Going to the RTiA7 would be a considerable upgrade.
    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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  • Teejai
    Teejai Posts: 43
    edited November 2008
    Would the RTiA7 still be a considerable upgrade if I'm not able to add an amp with it? The Yamaha 661 I'm using now doesn't seem to be all that powerful. I'm trying to plot out my upgrade path. First is a new sub but after that I'm thinking either an amp or speakers. Would the RTi6s I have benefit from more power by adding an amp or should I wait until I get new speakers like either the RTiA5s or A7s that would benefit more?
    Yamaha RX-V661
    RTi6
    CSi5
    FXi3
    PSW303
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2008
    IMO the RTI a5's is a big upgrade from the rti 6's. I have the RTI a 3's and it's a big difference. I'm not a big fan of the RTI a7's because it lacks the midrange you get with the RTI a5's and 9's.

    I've had all RTI floorstanding speakers 5,7,and 9's and I kept the 5's and 9's. I think for the price the 5's and a decent sub sounds better than both bigger brothers.
    Also the RTI A5's are VERY easy to push. A amp isn't needed but it certainly helps if your budget allows for one.
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