RTiA1s for (HT) rears?

[Norm Apter]

Lately I've been kind of hanging low here at CP, plotting -- reading more than posting.

I'm planning my next project -- "building" an HT system from scratch (I did the same thing earlier this year with a 2 channel system, and much like that process I want to do it one time and do it right, so to speak).

Right now, I'm leaning heavily toward the RtiA line. For the fronts, I'm thinking RtiA5s (there's been a lot of favorable things said about them around here.) Now, as for the rears, at first I was thinking RtiA3s but then I got to thinking that maybe the RtiA1s would suffice for such a job.

Thus, I'd like to see if any folks have used RTiA1s for rears in a Home Theater set up.

Or perhaps, I should also ask if others think that there would be a big enough differnce between the two to justify the extra $50-$100 for the RtiA3s (when of course I could use that money for something else in my future system)

Norm

[sdschwendener]

Norm,

While I'm not using the A's I am using RTIs. I had Rti-6 and CSI5 in the front with R50 in back.. it sounded pretty darn good but I needed more in certain aspects.. so I sold the R50s and picked up some RTI-8s. I'll put the 8's in front and move the 6s to the back. It should sound somewhat similar to what your trying to achieve and I'm expecting awesome results.

I should have it setup like you described by some time early next week... however, i'm guessing its probably ok to spend the 50-100 on decent stands for the 1s than to upgrade to the 3s. Just my 2 cents.

[Erik Tracy]

The RTiA1s should make a fine surround.

I still have my RTi4s as surrounds - good match for my 5.1 setup in a mid-ish sized family room.

I guess it depends on your setup and if you have the room for bigger speakers, or if you have to deal with constraints - like I did and had to go with a smaller sized speaker mounted to the ceiling.

[Dagoods]

I have the A1's as surrounds with RTi10's and CSi5. They blend well and sound great.

[leroyjr1]

I've used both rti a3's and a1's with my rti a5 fronts for HT and they both sound great. If interested in the rti a3's I have a pair for sale in perfect condition with original box and papers for $185 (black)

Also the fxi a series surrounds sound great as well. You can't go wrong with the rti a line for HT.

[math wizard]

I also have the RTi A1 as rears with the RTi 10 and fronts and the Csi 5 as a center. This set-up sounds great.

[Norm Apter]

Thanks to all who responded and gave their opinions. I appreciate it and, given the size our living room, it looks like I will in fact go for the RtiA1s. Leroy, that is a great deal on RtiA3s. In fact, I was eyeing them in the FM about a week ago and if I were to go for that model, I would definately pick them up. Good luck with the sale!

I'm now going to start another thread related to the RTiA series on amplification! So, feell free to chime in.

[McLoki]

My father-in-Law has a 6.1 system with 4 A1's, a CSiA4 center and FXiA4 surround back.

It sounds really good - I think you will be fine with the A1's...

Michael

[Rotel123]

I have RTiA3 as rear with RTi8 as front and they really sound great.