RT55i vs RTI70 as rear speakers

[Sydney's Dad]

Looking to upgrade the reae speakers. What speaker would sound best with the RTi150's and the CSi40?

[Loud & Clear]

If you're ridding yourself of the CS400 and replacing it with the CSi40, presumably for continuity's sake, why would there be any question? Get the RTi70's and remain uniform.

Which speaker do I prefer of the two? The 55i.

[spyderman]

Do you ever use your rt55's as part of your home theater setup? I take it you prefer your rt800's over the rt55's in HT?

I'm looking to p/u either the rt55's or the rt800's. Whichever I find first I'm gonna buy.

Thanks,
Spyder

[Loud & Clear]

I've never run the 55i's in the home theater. I'm guessing that the differences between them won't manifest themselves as clearly, given that they're crossed over at 80Hz. If it's strictly home theater that you're using the speakers for, I wouldn't worry about it at all, they'll both perform very well.

[rskarvan]

As rear speakers, the RT800's won't require stands. The RT55's will. Also, the bass extension (if set to large) will be superiour with the RT800's.

I use the RT800i's as rear surrounds with Monitor 10's in the front in my HT. The RT800i's work fabulous in this setup.

Both are excellent speakers.

[Sydney's Dad]

The quest is over. Just got back from CC with a pair of RTi70's