rti line

glemay
glemay Posts: 574
edited June 2003 in Speakers
anyone know how long polk will run this line. I hope forever!
Main System:
Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

Second System:
Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited May 2003
    It's a nice line but change is inevitable. Micah mentioned working on the manuals or a catalog or something for the new RTi line for this year. I don't know if we will see them this summer or if it will be fall.
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited May 2003
    also if you are starting your system their will be a overlap of new and old and also can got good disc when stors want to get rid of stock fot eh new stuff.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2003
    I enjoy this line alot, I hope they make a larger bookshelf type, like the RT55i. That would be sweet for me at least. RTi are excellent for HT, and I have found recently that with the right cables, can perform much much better.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited May 2003
    I found it to be a stupid move not to continue making the rt55's.They where killer.They should bring em back.

    The rt series gets facelifts seems like every other or every year.I also read the wind of change is coming.........we shall see.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited May 2003
    Agreed on the 55. I think they should bring back a 'BIG' shelf speaker, ie 55/7. They certainly seem to be popular enough.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2003
    I think based on our 3 requests they should get off their arse! The forum is MIGHTY!! :D
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • jkratzer
    jkratzer Posts: 148
    edited May 2003
    Originally posted by dorokusai
    I think based on our 3 requests they should get off their arse! The forum is MIGHTY!! :D

    Well add me to the list for a new RTi58 bookshelf. I'd gladly upgrade my RTi38 mains if one were available. Polk, are you listening?
    My 7.1 setup consists of:
    Denon 3803
    Panasonic DVD
    RTi70s front
    CSi40 front center
    RTi28s side surround
    FXi30s back surround
    PSW202 Subwoofer - Hey, it's my first sub!
    RCA 46" 4:3 RPTV
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited May 2003
    I would buy a pair for the garage rig....they are some killer speakers.I like em
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Janusch
    Janusch Posts: 132
    edited May 2003
    I had four of the 55's and they were great, but I still think the LSI 9 is a better speaker. When I Watched movies they were sweet. They gave punch and depth like no other speaker I owned, but when it came to classical or jazz they were a bit sloppy. Don't get me wrong I would never say don't own them, some of the rock music I listen to sounded awesome on them, but they are not precise
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited May 2003
    Agreed,
    When comparing the rt line to the lsi line there's no compare.Totally differnet sounding.The rt series simply don't have the finesse that the lsi's do.Different worlds here.

    The rt55's are just fun to listen 2.A garage rig is where mine would live if I had the chance to get a pair.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Janusch
    Janusch Posts: 132
    edited May 2003
    May be a little better then a garage. I think they are geat in any hometheater. Just not the speakers if you are listening to a lot of jazz or classical. Great for Rock and Country.
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  • jkratzer
    jkratzer Posts: 148
    edited May 2003
    Originally posted by mantis
    Agreed,
    When comparing the rt line to the lsi line there's no compare.Totally differnet sounding.The rt series simply don't have the finesse that the lsi's do.Different worlds here.

    The rt55's are just fun to listen 2.A garage rig is where mine would live if I had the chance to get a pair.

    What is speaker finesse? :confused:
    My 7.1 setup consists of:
    Denon 3803
    Panasonic DVD
    RTi70s front
    CSi40 front center
    RTi28s side surround
    FXi30s back surround
    PSW202 Subwoofer - Hey, it's my first sub!
    RCA 46" 4:3 RPTV
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  • ezc
    ezc Posts: 426
    edited May 2003
    Yup I agree I wish the rt55i were still avail! Id run them in my garage facing my work bench. I sold my rt800i cs400i rt35i and the rt55i. I wanted to keep the 55's but the other half said if you want the lsi's sell the whole set! I wasnt using the 55's at the time & agreed to sell everything! Darn what a mistake! I should have lept the 55 or at least the 35's oh well thats like water under the bridge.
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  • jkratzer
    jkratzer Posts: 148
    edited May 2003
    The RTi's are too nice to be relagated to the "garage". :rolleyes: But that holds true for any Polk speakers. I've got a pair of Cerwin Vega's which I'm keeping for garage duty though.
    My 7.1 setup consists of:
    Denon 3803
    Panasonic DVD
    RTi70s front
    CSi40 front center
    RTi28s side surround
    FXi30s back surround
    PSW202 Subwoofer - Hey, it's my first sub!
    RCA 46" 4:3 RPTV
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  • LiquidSound
    LiquidSound Posts: 1,261
    edited May 2003
    Check crutchfield. All of the R and Rti line is on sale. The winds of change are close, I believe.
    Two Channel Main
    Receiver - VSX-54TX
    Mains - Csi40's
    Sub - Spiked Velodyne Cht-8 On Spiked Landscaping Stones

    "If you could put speakers in a needle, I'd never see him again..." - My Girlfriend
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited June 2003
    jkratzer
    I thought I answered your question......funny It's not under there....ok I'll do it again.

    What is speaker finesse???

    Grace......beauty........a way to take over the room.Class is you will.I was comparing the Lsi vs the rt in this,rt series is like a muscle car,Brute force,cloth seats,big tires,loud exhaust,the lsi is like an exotic sports car,fine leather,beautiful wood dash,smooth exhaust tones,I think you get the Idea now....
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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