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BLindsay · 03-19-2009, 01:32 AM

so out of curiousity at least in regards to the polk line how high up over my monitor 70's would i have to go to get a worthwhile upgrade? I was thinking RTi A9? if i did get new speakers i would pick up a dedicated power amp for them as well, probably an emotiva xpa-5 or similar. Or would those speakers not be much of an upgrade? My monitor 70's dont seem to have the midbass punch im looking for.

If i was looking to upgrade are there any brands that i should consider (knowing ill have to buy a matching center channel) in the price range of the RTi A9's? (i think i saw some martin logans in that price range at the fancy section in best buy)

SammyG · 03-19-2009, 01:41 AM

Don't limit yourself to Polks, get out there and audition everything you possibly can!

zweet77 · 03-19-2009, 01:43 AM

the a7's are a good step up I even have to say clarity wise switching my a5's up front and picking up a csi a4 made a differnce Heres what I am thinking since you want to get the emotiva get that first and then jump all the way up to the lsi series you can get refurb 1si 15's and 25's from polk direct cheaper than the a9's.Thats what I think I am gonna do anyways although the a9's are sooo pretty!!

crazyBLUE · 03-19-2009, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

Don't limit yourself to Polks, get out there and audition everything you possibly can!

+1 ~ I agree with SammyG ! Go hear other speakers .

SammyG · 03-19-2009, 01:44 AM

By the way, stay out of BB! Find out locally if there are any small specialty audio stores close by, they will take better care of you than BB ever could.

BLindsay · 03-19-2009, 02:08 AM

sadly enough there arent really any audio shops near me

SammyG · 03-19-2009, 02:15 AM

What area are you in?

richteer · 03-19-2009, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BLindsay

If i was looking to upgrade are there any brands that i should consider (knowing ill have to buy a matching center channel) in the price range of the RTi A9's? (i think i saw some martin logans in that price range at the fancy section in best buy)

I have no idea what price range you're looking at, but I strongly recommend MartinLogan's stuff. I [i]love[/] my ML Spires!

SammyG · 03-19-2009, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by richteer

I have no idea what price range you're looking at, but I strongly recommend MartinLogan's stuff. I [i]love[/] my ML Spires!

The cheapest pair of ML's at BB is 1500.00, I think he might do better elsewhere, don't you agree?

sinister184 · 03-19-2009, 03:11 AM

certainly nothing wrong with sticking with polks. The RtiA9's would be a decent step up from the monitor 70's. i think you'd be fine with the 806 but an external amp would probably do better

BLindsay · 03-19-2009, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

What area are you in?

Southwestern NH

BLindsay · 03-19-2009, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sinister184

certainly nothing wrong with sticking with polks. The RtiA9's would be a decent step up from the monitor 70's. i think you'd be fine with the 806 but an external amp would probably do better

If i upgraded the fronts i would get an external amp to go with them.

For the fronts im thinking $1500-$2000 range

Fors* · 03-19-2009, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BLindsay

If i upgraded the fronts i would get an external amp to go with them.

For the fronts im thinking $1500-$2000 range

That is sure the route I would go with if I could...damn you 605 and your lack of pre-outs!

SammyG · 03-19-2009, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by forsberg21

That is sure the route I would go with if I could...damn you 605 and your lack of pre-outs!

You could always upgrade!

Intamin · 03-19-2009, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BLindsay

If i upgraded the fronts i would get an external amp to go with them.

For the fronts im thinking $1500-$2000 range

How about a pair of these... http://www.salksound.com/songtower.shtml?
You can get a custom finish, they're excellent speakers, and you can also get them in a ribbon tweeter now too. While it is ID only, there are plenty of people that would be willing to let you audition the speakers. Oh, and they were product of the year according to two publications, http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/i...?topic=63195.0. Owning a pair myself, I couldn't be happier. The midrange is excellent, they have plenty of bass punch, and the high end is lush and detailed. They are a great deal for the price, and Jim is an excellent person to deal with.

There are also many other options out there available to look at, such as Martin Logans, B&W's, the polks you were looking at, PSB, Energy, and Paradigm all should have good offerings in that price range.

richteer · 03-19-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BLindsay

If i upgraded the fronts i would get an external amp to go with them.

For the fronts im thinking $1500-$2000 range

ML's "The Source" is about $2000, and comes highly recommended in the hifi press. While they won't be in the same league as my Spires, they'll definately give you a taste of the electrostatic magic! The next model up is essentially the same thing, but with a built-in amp, so that might be a cheaper route over all for you.

Bourne1 · 03-19-2009, 02:57 PM

Ahhh, the good ol'e upgrade bug. Good luck on your quest

Johnny Vinyl · 03-19-2009, 03:08 PM

Since everyone else is getting their pitch in, I may as well provide mine!

For about $1800 you can get a pair of Totem Sttaf's. Sorry guys, I had to do it!.

John

SPH · 03-19-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BLindsay

Southwestern NH

New england hi fi in Scarborough Maine, has paradigms and I think Martin Logans. You are probably only an hour a way or so..

Oh and BTW if you are interested in selling your 70's LMK. I am in Portland

Intamin · 03-19-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Since everyone else is getting their pitch in, I may as well provide mine!

For about $1800 you can get a pair of Totem Sttaf's. Sorry guys, I had to do it!.

John

Haha, I couldn't resist as well. Another good recommendation though!

03-19-2009, 01:32 AM	#1
BLindsay Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:MA Home Theater Gallery:59 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:25 Trading Score:12	damn upgrade bug so out of curiousity at least in regards to the polk line how high up over my monitor 70's would i have to go to get a worthwhile upgrade? I was thinking RTi A9? if i did get new speakers i would pick up a dedicated power amp for them as well, probably an emotiva xpa-5 or similar. Or would those speakers not be much of an upgrade? My monitor 70's dont seem to have the midbass punch im looking for. If i was looking to upgrade are there any brands that i should consider (knowing ill have to buy a matching center channel) in the price range of the RTi A9's? (i think i saw some martin logans in that price range at the fancy section in best buy)

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03-19-2009, 01:41 AM	#2
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	Don't limit yourself to Polks, get out there and audition everything you possibly can!

03-19-2009, 01:43 AM	#3
zweet77 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:129 Blu-ray reviews:7	the a7's are a good step up I even have to say clarity wise switching my a5's up front and picking up a csi a4 made a differnce Heres what I am thinking since you want to get the emotiva get that first and then jump all the way up to the lsi series you can get refurb 1si 15's and 25's from polk direct cheaper than the a9's.Thats what I think I am gonna do anyways although the a9's are sooo pretty!!

03-19-2009, 01:44 AM	#5
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	By the way, stay out of BB! Find out locally if there are any small specialty audio stores close by, they will take better care of you than BB ever could.

03-19-2009, 02:08 AM	#6
BLindsay Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:MA Home Theater Gallery:59 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:25 Trading Score:12	sadly enough there arent really any audio shops near me

03-19-2009, 02:15 AM	#7
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	What area are you in?

03-19-2009, 03:11 AM	#10
sinister184 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:FL, USA Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:593 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:17	certainly nothing wrong with sticking with polks. The RtiA9's would be a decent step up from the monitor 70's. i think you'd be fine with the 806 but an external amp would probably do better

03-19-2009, 02:57 PM	#17
Bourne1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007	Ahhh, the good ol'e upgrade bug. Good luck on your quest

03-19-2009, 03:08 PM	#18
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Since everyone else is getting their pitch in, I may as well provide mine! For about $1800 you can get a pair of Totem Sttaf's. Sorry guys, I had to do it!. John

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