trying to decide

**glemay** · 04-19-2003 08:59 PM

i'm 15 years old and i have a pair of rti70's and a psw202 powered with a technics amp. I'm trying to decide whether to say with what I got for a few years and then go all out. should i complete my system and buy a good receiver or what for a couple of years and then buy top of the line stuff like b&w and keep what i got as a stereo and the other as home theater for the future?

just want your opinion!

**RuSsMaN** · 04-19-2003 09:08 PM

What do you think about the gear you have right now? Something lacking?

Cheers,
Rooster

**HBombToo** · 04-19-2003 09:29 PM

I have read this before...

MY SYSTEM SUCKS!!!!! Where the hell is my credit card!

Evile TWIN

**glemay** · 04-19-2003 09:31 PM

russman, i don't really know. I'm just one of those guys that will only settle for the best. I am thinking of getting rid of the technics amp and buying a marantz sr6300. the only other thing i think i want to upgrade is the sub, maybe a velodyne of paradigm or something similar. i eventually want to turn it into a home theater system for my room just not presently. do u believe that polk will continue the rti line (rti38) or will the new stuff them come out with in a couple of years to replace the rti line will blend well with my rti 70 and be better than the older ones? I dont know what i'm gonna do, still thinking.

**Shizelbs** · 04-19-2003 09:40 PM

Man, I feel guilty having my R series system, and I am 22.

**glemay** · 04-19-2003 10:17 PM

shizelbs, i've been making some money since i was 9 or 10 years old. today i've worked for 10 hours. it's alot of work but it is sure nice to have some nice equipement.

**Ceruleance** · 04-19-2003 11:39 PM

glemay, im 18 and was about where you are at your age. My advice is to only buy components that are flexible, and to go several steps up. I would buy a great outboard 2 channel amp, because you can pretty much always use one of those in any system, and your Rti70's will sound much better (this is of course if you have preouts on your technics) second, I would buy a great sub, because you can use one of those in any system, and not have to worry about timber matching. In a few years when you have the cash for some great speakers, you will most likely have a big enough room to do them justice. 15 year olds arent known for their expansive living quarters, after all.

**F1nut** · 04-20-2003 12:02 AM

Which B&W's are you thinking about?

**Zero** · 04-20-2003 08:49 AM

Glemay,

Hold on to your hard-earned cash. Demo your ass off. And when you think you have had enough, demo some more. Take in as much experience as possible. Know what sound it is you like. Forget about all these names like "B&W", names don't equate to a damn thing.

Do not make the error of consistantly laying down bits and pieces of cash only to succumb to dis-satisfaction with what you own. It's easier to do than anyone may outwardly care to admit.

The biggest thing I will consistantly echo here, is to find your sound. Which of course ties into hearing as many systems as you possibly can.

Unfortunately, you may come to realize that achieving incredible sound will cost quite a bit of green. Don't be afraid to pick stuff up on the cheap however, as long as it works and it fits your cosmetic tastes. The smell of new sometimes just does not justify the cost. Be prepared however, to spend that arm and a leg. Top of the line B&W? Heh, Well if you want the Naut signatures with an amp/cd player/cables/etc... to give them justice, you will need about 40 thousand dollars.

From reading over your post again, it sounds as if you are relatively new to the field of audio, and still in the dark in many respects. Education is key to saving green and achieving what you want. It may take some time, but its well worth it in the end when you sit back, as your system sings, and you got a **** eatin grin from ear to ear....

Good luck.

**joe logston** · 04-20-2003 10:46 AM

glemay; its cheaper to go with polk lsi-line speakers than the b&w and they will sound great to,and use the rt-70i as surounds, like ceruleance said, get a good two channel amp to run the lsi speakers off your technics, if it haves the main pre out put.
then upgrade from there, that way you will know what you like later on. take it slow and eazy, look read and most importain listen, that way you wont get disapointed.

**joe logston** · 04-20-2003 10:55 AM

hi, russ, can you find , used aragon stuff on the net you are real good at finding stuff, i looked but i cant find, i guess that no one
wants to sell there aragon stuff.
thanks.

**ChrisDurano** · 04-20-2003 11:08 AM

Hey bro,
bottom line.....you're young, you're gonna want the best, and you probably forget about listening to what you like. I have a buddy who has the B&W "300 series" and I think those are very comparable to my RTi38's. I'd stick w/ the RTi70's you have and maybe add RTi138's. Then, once you're maybe in you mid 20's and you have a job that pays more than than your 10hr job, get the best stuff. Cuz if you try to get all the good stuff now.....you're gonna be working too much to pay it off.:) Focus on school, and think about the long run. Don't worry bout the "best." My 2 centz.

**HBombToo** · 04-20-2003 11:22 AM

Originally posted by Shizelbs
Man, I feel guilty having my R series system, and I am 22.

I'm 38 and really enjoy my R series...

HBomb

**madmax** · 04-20-2003 11:40 AM

Originally posted by Ceruleance
My advice is to only buy components that are flexible, and to go several steps up. I would buy a great outboard 2 channel amp, because you can pretty much always use one of those in any system, and your Rti70's will sound much better (this is of course if you have preouts on your technics) second, I would buy a great sub, because you can use one of those in any system, and not have to worry about timber matching.

I agree completely! If you want to go a step further then go ahead and lay out what you think is the ultimate setup you wish to end up with 10 years from now and buy one piece at a time until you end up with your dream system. Don't spend too much on sources right now because they change rapidly. Good two channel amps will always be needed and anything you buy today will be just as good as what you buy ten years from now. Even cheesy sources and speakers sound amazingly better with good amplification. By the time your done your friends will have gone through many different complete systems and will not be much better off than they are right now but at the same time you will have spent MUCH less but will have something they can only dream of. That is what I did and believe me, it paid off big time! Just my .02 cents...
madmax

**Shizelbs** · 04-20-2003 02:17 PM

Originally posted by HBombToo

I'm 38 and really enjoy my R series...

HBomb

Don't worry. I am in love with my R series. I love it to death. Its awesome. But, I am 22 and have lots of other financial commitments I should be attendting to, rather than this new hobbie I have picked up. I just feel a little guilty laying down as much cash as I have when I know I should be paying back loans, saving for the next two years until I finish, and other similar things. I love my R's, don't get me wrong. But, its a little lonely at the top, compared to what my friends have.

**Tour2ma** · 04-20-2003 10:36 PM

Originally posted by madmax001
I agree completely! If you want to go a step further then go ahead and lay out what you think is the ultimate setup you wish to end up with 10 years from now and buy one piece at a time until you end up with your dream system. Don't spend too much on sources right now because they change rapidly. Good two channel amps will always be needed and anything you buy today will be just as good as what you buy ten years from now. Even cheesy sources and speakers sound amazingly better with good amplification. By the time your done your friends will have gone through many different complete systems and will not be much better off than they are right now but at the same time you will have spent MUCH less but will have something they can only dream of. That is what I did and believe me, it paid off big time! Just my .02 cents...madmax

I second the motion. Now with my $0.02 added to Ceruleance's and Max's, you're all the way up to $0.06.
Build with flexibility... and that means separates...

Sid, tell 'em about your Adcom...

**organ** · 04-21-2003 01:27 AM

We need to know what other components you own. From your listing, IMO, your weakest link is the Technics. What are your using as a source? The best thing to do when upgrading is getting the best source (CD or DVD) you can buy. As the saying goes, garbage in=garbage out.
If you already have a good CD/DVD player, my advice is to upgrade the receiver either to seperates or a better receiver. You'll be surprised how good your RTi70's can sing when given high current power. Like ATCVenom suggested. Demo as many units as you can to find "your sound". Two years ago I made the mistake of buying a receiver without pre-outs. When I decided to get into seperates, the receiver is useless and now I have to save up for another since my new pre amp is a 2 channel. Know what you want and what you don't want. Don't go for components with plenty of features you don't need because you'll be paying extra cash for something you may not need.
Good luck on your search.

Maurice

**VR3** · 04-21-2003 01:33 AM

I'm 14 and Im diggin every piece of equipment in my room! How come I seem to be the only kid that can't find room for tower speakers?????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????

The LSI series seems to be the speaker that is not for me. The world too accurate, destroys rock recordings, makes about everything sound bad. Seems the best speakers in the world make everything sound bad? The world is effed! However, I wouldn't mind owning a pair of RTi150's!

**Tour2ma** · 04-21-2003 01:36 AM

Originally posted by Tour2ma
Sid, tell 'em about your Adcom...

**VR3** · 04-21-2003 01:38 AM

WAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Adcom kicks serious @$$ for the money. Very clean power, very conservative, and it can handle low ohm loads. It also is a heavy SOB! It is hard to clip, as when it starts to pick up THD, LEDS flicker, perfect for kids our age because we like to crank it, but we don't want to blow the speakers. Don't think the Adcom needs them though, my LED's havn't lit up once! It totally kicks!

For a short review, the Adcom makes just about any speaker have an awesome sound stage. It places the vocals directly center, instruments where their suppose to be (drums behind vocals, guitar right, bassist left). The voices are clean and crisp, and do not sound strained at all. The highs are very good and full exstended with the Adcom. The adcom reaches well into 60hz at the top end.

Adcom has the Big Black B****in Caps! Muahahhahhaha!

**VR3** · 04-21-2003 01:39 AM

ADCOM RULES!

I have been drinking alot of caffine!

**Tour2ma** · 04-21-2003 01:44 AM

Spring Break?

**VR3** · 04-21-2003 01:45 AM

Originally posted by Tour2ma
Spring Break?

YEP! More like spring crack, we lost alot of it due to snow!

**madmax** · 04-21-2003 05:44 PM

Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
he LSI series seems to be the speaker that is not for me. The world too accurate, destroys rock recordings, makes about everything sound bad. Seems the best speakers in the world make everything sound bad?

Kinda makes you THINK doesn't it

Knock knock... McFly..........................................

madmax

**VR3** · 04-21-2003 07:26 PM

Originally posted by madmax001

Kinda makes you THINK doesn't it

Knock knock... McFly..........................................

madmax

I don't get it.....

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