Rti/Fxi vs Rtia/Fxia , any sound differance ???

[stereo55]

Curious , how much of a sound differance/improvement is there between the RTi/FXi vs the newer RTia/FXia .

Reason I ask , is that I just purchased a pair of new FXi3's from Newegg to replace my RTi4's as rears (eh , forgot about Polk Direct :p ) . The FXi3's are still brand new unopened , but was wondering if I should sell the FXi3's and grab some FXia4's off of Polk Direct instead .
Iam also thinking of replacing my CSi3 with a CSia4 , as I already a have bid going on one at Polk Direct . (I too will eventually replace my T90e's with some RTia5/a7 later down the road , $$ permitting ) .

Iam not sure if its even worth the hassle atm to sell the FXi3's from Newegg , as I only paid $150/pair ; unless there is a major sonic/sound improvement (clearity/soundstage , etc) with the newer Rtia/FXia series ; and/or too keep things more timbre matched with my future upgrades in mind .

Any comments are much appreciated , TIA ...

[kneedragger37]

I asked the same question when I was looking at RTi A3's/CSi A6 vs. RTi6's/CSi5. The RTiA's looked AWESOME, but the RTi's didn't look bad and were about half the price. Everyone said go ahead and get the RTi's -- the RTiA's sound improvement would be negligible, especially compared the the $400+ I would save by going with the RTi's.

Of course, then I called Polk Direct and they got me the RTiA's (refurb) for the same price that the RTi's would have cost.... best of both worlds....

[stereo55]

RTi's -- the RTiA's sound improvement would be negligible

Ok, thats what I needed to know . ;)

[stereo55]

Ok , hooked up the FXi3's ..... HAPY HAPPY HAPPY , they aren't going anywhere ! :D

[dbaldus]

Ok , hooked up the FXi3's ..... HAPY HAPPY HAPPY , they aren't going anywhere ! :D

Could you just comment on the difference between the Rtis and the Fxis for surround sound?

I've been on the fence as to whether or not to upgrade my R15 rears to Fxi30s or 50s and am interested in what you noticed as a difference.

[stereo55]

Could you just comment on the difference between the Rtis and the Fxis for surround sound?

I've been on the fence as to whether or not to upgrade my R15 rears to Fxi30s or 50s and am interested in what you noticed as a difference.

To answer your question in a few words .... more seamless soundstage .

I was pretty happy with my RTi4's as rears for yrs , but after installing the FXi3's , the soundstage has become seamless . I never really noticed the gap in the rear soundstage before (for movies) ; but it became very apparent once the FXi's were hooked up and running trials (with very minor system setting tweaks) . Do to my placement (side walls/direct across seating/ 6" up) , I set them on di-pole right from the start ; and so far Iam very pleased . Ive yet to try the bi-pole setting . From my short experiance with the FXi's vs RTi's for rears , I must say the Fxi's were/are the defitite (prefered imo) way to go .

[jacob.simpson]

:D I have just ordered a FXi3 with POLK direct eBay store, cant be happy to lay my hands on 25th once it lands, being said thats on Ash wednesday cant miss the church in the evening,
whoever owns this please give me a feedback on dipole or bipole config which is best set up am using 663 with almost square hall of 15 x 15 ft with open dining area of 10 x 8 attached to hall in the front area not the rear so the rear has only access to my Bed room. And also is there any difference between FXi A4, only difference i found was little cosmetic on the edges and the way the grill covers the A4 fully, 3 has the mid wood piece showing (i liked the look of this) and also weight with 3 weighing a bit close to .5lb more than A4

[criteriadan]

To answer your question in a few words .... more seamless soundstage .

I was pretty happy with my RTi4's as rears for yrs , but after installing the FXi3's , the soundstage has become seamless . I never really noticed the gap in the rear soundstage before (for movies) ; but it became very apparent once the FXi's were hooked up and running trials (with very minor system setting tweaks) . Do to my placement (side walls/direct across seating/ 6" up) , I set them on di-pole right from the start ; and so far Iam very pleased . Ive yet to try the bi-pole setting . From my short experiance with the FXi's vs RTi's for rears , I must say the Fxi's were/are the defitite (prefered imo) way to go .

So you they're worth getting? :o