RTi A9 or LSi9

[geebolt]

Anyone know how these two would compare. I am mostly interested in music application such as CD's and Blu-Ray concerts. I have 2 subs now so anything below 80hz is covered by them.
And would a CSiA6 center work okay with the Lsi or would I have to go with a LSiC. I currently have RTi A7's with a CSi A6.

Thanks,
George

[leroyjr1]

For music I'd go with the LSI 9's.

[Conradicles]

Got to say I love the LSi9's on some sturdy stands.

I would try to stick with the LSiC although I have never heard one. Seems logical to timbre match the front sound-stage.

[JimAckley]

I think my LSi7s are 10 times better for music than my RTi A3s. Even though the A9s are an amazing speaker, I'd choose the LSi9 + subwoofer combo over them any day. Throw them on a fillable stand filled with sand or whatever you want/can put in them.

[NewHTguy]

Lsi 9's, no question. As for the center, based on my previous with the Csi5 (old version of the CSiA6 ) there is a difference in timbre. Ideally you want the LsiC, but I am running a CS20 with my Lsi25s and have no complaints. The Csi5 is a great center, but tends to be bright. Not so with the Cs20.

[AsSiMiLaTeD]

I'd also check out the lsi7, i know a few of us actually prefer it over the 9

[Erik Tracy]

I think my LSi7s are 10 times better for music than my RTi A3s. Even though the A9s are an amazing speaker, I'd choose the LSi9 + subwoofer combo over them any day. Throw them on a fillable stand filled with sand or whatever you want/can put in them.

Everyone is different - that is the cool thing about it.

I was the opposite - preferred the RTiA3s over a set of LSi7s I got...too laid back for the music I prefer.

But, I've moved on and have something different now....its all about the journey...

[geebolt]

Thanks for the replies. I would like to add that I like to listen around 95 - 100 db mostly play things like Eagles, Pink Floyd, Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ top etc.
The room size is about 14 x 24 x 8 with the system positioned along the long wall but not centered on that wall.
Don't know if any of this matters, but I thought I'd throw it out there.
If I get something new, the A7's will go to the rear. I have a 200wpc x 5 amplifier.

[Erik Tracy]

Thanks for the replies. I would like to add that I like to listen around 95 - 100 db mostly play things like Eagles, Pink Floyd, Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ top etc.
The room size is about 14 x 24 x 8 with the system positioned along the long wall but not centered on that wall.
Don't know if any of this matters, but I thought I'd throw it out there.
If I get something new, the A7's will go to the rear. I have a 200wpc x 5 amplifier.

Then LSi9s are for you....imo. :tongue:

Give them a clean amp source and some juice (watts...amps....you know....power...) and they will wake up and give you some incredible enjoyment.

[JimAckley]

Then LSi9s are for you....imo. :tongue:

Give them a clean amp source and some juice (watts...amps....you know....power...) and they will wake up and give you some incredible enjoyment.

+1. LSi ftw!