Looking for sugestions on surround speakers for my 7.1 system

[carter04]

I am currently looking to set up a 7.1 channel system. What i have to work with is a pair of RT1000i, a CS400i center and a pair RT55i. My biggest question is what surrounds would be the best tember match for the older RT series speakers. I have been looking for the old F/X500i or F/X1000i surrounds but havent had any luck. Is there a newer current surround that will match exactly or as exact as possible with the RT series speakers i have. Also i was wandering what would be the best setup with my speakers. I am trying to decide if i should use the RT55i's or the RT1000i's as my rear center channels just throwin that out for opions as i will prob try both and see which sounds the best. mostly im lookin for a good surround speaker.

[RuSsMaN]

Patience. 500's and 1000's will both pop up, just keep watching ebay / audiogon.

If you want to go ahead and get it setup and running, bag some 25's or 35's and rotate them to another rig when your multipole speakers show.

Cheers,
Russ

[Early B.]

First, let's see if you'll benefit with a 7.1 setup. More speakers does not necessarily mean better sound.

What is your room size? How far is the seating position from the back wall?

[Skynut]

too many speakers in a confined area is bad.
I have some fx500's listed in our f/m for local sale.

[carter04]

Thanks for the input so far. I just finished my dedicated HT room its 14' wide and 18' long i havent arranged the sitting positions as of yet untill i get my speakers set up so i can place the sitting positions in the optimal positions.

[thehaens@cox.net]

Another forum member is selling some RT/FX speakers. Will suit your set up just fine...

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41706

Scott

[carter04]

Skynut i would probabaly lean real heavy on buying your fx500i's but as i live on the othe side of the US in Tennessee the local pickup is not possible for me

[Skynut]

Oh come on, aren't you up for a road trip?
I'll knock off $10.00 for gas. :D