Rta-8T(L?) value?
bobman7
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hey guys, goin to check out a pair of RTA-8s tomorrow afternoon, whats the general consensus on these speakers? Also, are the ones in the pictures the standard T or the TL? I noticed the tweeter doesn't look like the sl2000 that I thought came with the standard version. Value wise, i'm looking at paying $90 for em, that seem fair? They look pretty clean.
2 Ch Rig
RTA12B
Audio Research D-90
Nikko Beta III
Harman/Kardon FL8450
Computer Rig
Monitor 5
Yamaha RX-500u
RTA12B
Audio Research D-90
Nikko Beta III
Harman/Kardon FL8450
Computer Rig
Monitor 5
Yamaha RX-500u
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$90 seems fair to me. And those look like TL'spolkaudio Monitor 5 Series II
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$80-$90 is a good price and they do look like the TL version.
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Those are TL's and that's a very good price if they are 100% working and in good shape.
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
I had a pair of 8TLs that I gave to my oldest son, due to "not yet" WAF, he has them closetized. Maybe I'll get them back! It's a great sounding pair of speakers, for a nice pair, that's a good price.David
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alright guys..I'll push for 80. How will these compare to my Monitor 5's I'm running now?2 Ch Rig
RTA12B
Audio Research D-90
Nikko Beta III
Harman/Kardon FL8450
Computer Rig
Monitor 5
Yamaha RX-500u -
alright guys..I'll push for 80. How will these compare to my Monitor 5's I'm running now?
The Monitor 5s can't compare, in my opinion. You should be blown away at the improvement. YMMV.I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.
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Not entirely sure, but I'd imagine they're a bit lighter on bass. However, if you plan to stick them in a HT, they should be much better. Not sure actually; never heard an RTA.
polkaudio Monitor 5 Series II
polkaudio SDA-1 (with the SL1000)
TEAC AG-H300 MK III stereo receiver
beyerdynamic DT-880 Premium (600 Ω) headphones
SENNHEISER HD-555 headphones
Little Dot MK IV tube headphone amp
Little Dot DAC_I balanced D/A converter -
They are similar to 5B's but they have better bass and image better. They are a floor standing speaker and will energize a larger room better than the 5B's. Same type of speaker in a larger cabinet which uses a port rather than a passive radiator (which is a type of ported enclosure)
I'd take the 5B's for a small room and the 8TL's for a larger room and @ $80-90 they are well worth that and more.
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
concealer404 wrote: »The Monitor 5s can't compare, in my opinion. You should be blown away at the improvement. YMMV.
That is a bit over stated, but I agree the 8TL's will give you everything and more compared to the 5B's.
I'm not a huge fan of round ported speakers. I much prefer the passive radiator even though it is a type of port as well. If these are going in a larger room or for an HT set-up that would be perfect.
I had 11T's at one time and preferred those over the 8's.
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
went and got em today, minty minty as far as drivers/grills are concerned, some light marks on the top from stuff being set on them. I think they're too big for the itty bitty room I am using em for, but man do they sound sweet. will prob get pics later for you guys.2 Ch Rig
RTA12B
Audio Research D-90
Nikko Beta III
Harman/Kardon FL8450
Computer Rig
Monitor 5
Yamaha RX-500u -
congrats on your new purchase....
