View Full Version : Need opinions on bookshelf speakers
P.HUNT
04-11-2006, 07:33 PM
Ok it has been 6 months so time to try somthing new.
I currently have lsi9's, lsic, and lsifx
I am looking at creating better bookshelf system the lsi's rock but I just want to try somthing else. Any one have any sugestions? Of course I would need a matching center and surrounds.
The mains must be bookshelfs though with my current system thats all that will work.
Zen Dragon
04-11-2006, 08:27 PM
Why not visit the past. The RT55i's are an older product that had some great sound. http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/rt55i/
If you want to go real old school try the monitor 7's
http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/monitor7/
Both are available from time to time on Ebay, although it is rarer to find the RT55i's
My 2 cents.
P.HUNT
04-11-2006, 10:38 PM
I just upgraded from the rt55i's to the lsi's
Schris22
04-11-2006, 10:42 PM
So you just want to try a new bookshelf system? an upgrade from the Lsi's?
I got tons of names that I love...so many out there....
are you looking at just Polk?
Chris
anonymouse
04-11-2006, 10:46 PM
I just upgraded from the rt55i's to the lsi's
How do you feel the two compare?
therealjeepguy
04-11-2006, 11:24 PM
I have the RTi6 for the front L/R mains, CSi3 center, and RTi4's for L/R surround with an SVS PB 10 ISD sub. If I ever upgrade I think I'd like to give the Paradigm Studio 20's a try or maybe their Monitor series. But then I've recently become intrigued by the new Revel Concerta series. B&W always earns my respect as well!
lanion
04-11-2006, 11:29 PM
Check out Totem speakers... They make bookshelves that go from $400(used) to $2500(used!) and have a few different center and surround channel models.
unc2701
04-11-2006, 11:36 PM
In a month or two, the energy pro monitors are going be available- Actively biamped and not that expensive.... That'd be a big change.
Also, check out dynaudio.
P.HUNT
04-12-2006, 02:07 PM
where can i find info on the energy pro's I dont see anything on there site??
Are they better than there Varitas series??
mldennison
04-12-2006, 02:18 PM
Also, check out dynaudio.
i would second that!
totem as well.
unc2701
04-12-2006, 03:11 PM
They debuted them at AES last year:
http://www.bryston.ca/pdfs/EnergyProData.pdf
http://www.svconline.com/web_exclusives/aes_2005/
won't be available for a little while, but they're pretty slick. There aren't any bipole/dipole surrounds, though.
Ferres
04-12-2006, 05:02 PM
Sticking with my old mantra :P
http://www.tannoy.com/SensysDC1
Review:
http://www.hometheatermag.com/loudspeakers/204tannoy/
I've gone through the RT 55i, then to the LSI9 before I settled with the Sensys DC's.
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