RTi8s or RTi10s ??

[Torro1978]

Ok... I am a newbie at this, so I was hoping to get some expert advice from you guys in regards to my thoughts or options on my HT system... I know a lot of it is a personal listening preference, but I figure some of you out there have personal experince with these items.... I know actually auditioning IS A MUST when buying speakers, and while I am just about to start that process, I was still just seeing what you all thought.... Here goes:

I currently have a Onkyo TX-SR800 Receiver, pair of Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 6000s (could serve as fronts or rears..... I guess), a Polk Audio CS245 Center Channel, and a Infinity lllll for my sub........ (Not real big on the sub at all....good for movies, but gets nasty trying to hit deep notes with music....) I am the odd ball I guess after reading these forums, bc yes I definitely fo want a 5.1 system for watching TV and DVDs, but I am a audio freak and most of the use (or enjoyment) will be primarily music listening.

I am in the market to buy a pair of Loudspearker for I assume my fronts. I am strongly considering the RTi10s but I have read that music might be better with RTi8s, and the 12s aren't really an option for me. Also, I don't think that the Onkyo TX-SR800 would have enough power to make the RTi10s sound like they really should......Sooooooo, my question:

1.) RTi10s or RTi8s

2.) if answer is RTi8s, does it still stay that way if I were to add additional amp(s) to add enough power to REALLY push the 10s?

3.) And Finally, I will shortly after this purchase be looking to upgrade my center channel to the CSi5 and DEFINETLY upgrade my sub to a SVS or a NHT or something......

So with that end picture in mind, what would be my best bet and sound the best with music... Thanks and sorry to be so long winded. Im just really new and know there is a lot of knowledge on this forum.



Oh yeah, would I put the Polk RTis in front and have the B&O BeoLab 6000s in back or the other way around.... I know the price tag on the Bangs are through the roof but that doesn't always mean everything......... I accumulated these from my girlfriend and the do sound good hooked to my computer (they are active towers their own power source), but I haven't really tested them yet.

I am going to Fry's to audition the RTis tomorrow as well.

[DufferDan]

I was at the Fry's in Plano, TX last evening and they had the RTi12's on sale for $350 each. Sounded really good!
DufferDan

[Kex]

Welcome to the Club Torro1978! IMHO:

- If you stay with an AVR, get the RTi8.
- If you plan on adding powerful external amps, get the RTi10 (or RTi12 DufferDan mentioned).

The extra woofers on the RTi10 or RTi12 are not going to do anything exciting with an Onkyo AVR such as the TX-SR800. The RTi8 on the other hand do not have those woofers, so they should sound better. Even so, the RTi8 would also benefit from extra power, if you decide to add extra amplification at some later stage, but they will never be as power hungry as the RTi10 or RTi12.

[Sherardp]

go for the 10s or 12s, once they're gone thats it, then you'll be living with "what ifs". You can always add a nice amp, or monoblocks to the fronts later. If you choose monoblocks you can check out Outlaw Audio M2200 or M200s on Audiogon for barely nothing. Also make sure your AVR has preouts and youre set. Welcome to the club bro.

[dorokusai]

RTi8.

[Torro1978]

Thanks guys, for all your input.... and its thanks for the prompt replies and the warm welcome... Sounds like I am not the only one with mixed opinions on this...LOLOL. Well, I am actually just gonna go listen to em today after work bc I didn't get a chance yesterday. I will let yall know what I think. Thanks again.

Also, any feedback as far as the Bang's BelLab 6000s???? Just curious.

[Torro1978]

I meant to say BeoLab 6000s. Sorry..

[gte357s]

Hi, I have RTi8, but I don't like it since it sound too bright. I compare it with other speakers with same amplifier, and it is just brighter and the vocal and mid range is more dominant. Does the RTi10 sound as bright as the RTi8?

[daniel_paul_]

The 8's need a sub. You are already looking to improve the sub so the good news is by adding the sub into the mix you require even less power from you reciever. Bad news is you need to blend the sub. However, even though you clame to be a newbie you seem up to the task.

For music if you want to run fronts full range, go 10's with an amp. If you want the sub involved, go 8's and the new sub. IMO

[jaysonbarnett]

I am in the same boat i just bought the rti8s from frys and already have a velodyne vrp 1200 SUB so what i am asking is should i return the 8's and get the 10's? If i had the 10's will there to much bass, the house already shake alot with the sub. I am new to this forum and would love the advice.

[jaysonbarnett]

berad what do you think about the speakers

[BeRad]

I don't have the 8'ts yet. The rest of my system kicks ass! :)

[jaysonbarnett]

what fronts do you have
?

[jaysonbarnett]

any one else about the rti8's

[daboyz]

Keep the 8's

[jaysonbarnett]

thanks man for the fast response. How do like them and how much power do you use to get the most out of them