Polk Rti8 to Rti6 for fronts

stangjason

Would I be disappointed if I downgraded from a set of Polk Rti8 to a set of Rti6 in the front of my HT system? I'm really contemplating trading down to a set of Rti6 (if I can find some) because they are smaller and are said to have a better sound with subwoofer plus I read that the Rti8 needs more amplifier even though I think my H/K Receiver is plenty powerful enough.

Willow

As much as the 6s are a great bookshelf speaker, there is no way it can compete with the 8. I know I have the 4s,6s and 8s. With that said, I use my 6s as mains in my 2 ch and they are quite decent and have enough bass on their own for our needs.

packetjones

I would say that you may be disappointed. I know that I would be if i went back to A3's for the A5's that I have now. I had the A3's as fronts for a while and upgraded to the 5's and there was a noticeable improvement. I could not imagine going back to them now that i know what the towers sound like. Now if space is a concern then i would understand. As long as you could use the towers I would not go back.

cnoat

The 6's are a much more neutral sounding speaker.IMO way better for music.The 8's are far superior in a theater set up.

stangjason

cnoat wrote: »

The 6's are a much more neutral sounding speaker.IMO way better for music.The 8's are far superior in a theater set up.

Ok you convinced me because I was expecting the complete opposite and I use them mostly for a home theater speaker.

stangjason

Willow wrote: »

As much as the 6s are a great bookshelf speaker, there is no way it can compete with the 8. I know I have the 4s,6s and 8s. With that said, I use my 6s as mains in my 2 ch and they are quite decent and have enough bass on their own for our needs.

I do have a HSU VTF-1 sub so bass is not an issue so sound quality is my preference from my fronts.

Willow

the if sound quality is your cup of tea, stick with the 8s.

TECHNOKID

I know this is an old thread but can hardly find pricing pointers for the Rti8s (pair). Farmboy sold his for 300$ US and I,ve spotted some in Trenton, guy is asking 500$ CDN for the pair. Willow since you are familiar with them and CDN pricing, what would you say fair pricing would be for them?

Pair of Polk RTi8 - Brand New + Warranty

Selling 2 pairs of Polk floor speakers. Retail is $499 each, selling for $499.00 a
pair. They are in Factory sealed Boxes and come with 50 ft speaker wire rated for in wall installation. Center channel from Polk also availble. These are top rated speakers, and come with full 5 year warranty. Receips provided. Please email me for further information. Trenton, Ont. Units weigh around 40 pounds each.

We know warranty is void as soon as resold so what would be a fair price for a pair of them? Various opinions on the SQ for music but your self, would you recommend them for music without sub?