Pair of RT55i's (Black)

Steelo
Steelo Posts: 69
edited November 2010 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
I'm in the process of putting together an 11.2 system, & I need these babies for the height channels. I have a pair of RT35i's but I want a more dynamic and powerful speaker to keep up with 4 RT3000p's and 2 CS1000p's in the front stage.

I know, I know....overkill, but I'm an American so I'm allowed to like things big and loud. :D

I would prefer local pick up, but would consider shipping alternatives if pressed.
Thanks....

Reece
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  • Steelo
    Steelo Posts: 69
    edited September 2010
    There has to be someone out there with a pair of 55s that's willing to let go of them for a good price!?
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  • cheif pontiac
    cheif pontiac Posts: 138
    edited September 2010
    You could also try some RT7's. I have RT7's and 35's. There is quit a bit of difference between teh 7's and 35's. RT7's sound almost as good as my RT16's. I haven't heard the 55's though.
    System:
    Samsung LN46C630
    Receiver: Yamaha RX-V1
    DVD/Blu: Denon 2910/Playstation 3
    Front mains: RT16
    Front presence: F/X 500i
    Center: CS400
    Rear surrounds: RT1000p
    Rear center: RT7
    Subwoofer: PSW505 X 2

    2 Channel
    Marantz 2252B
    Technics SL-Q2 turntable
    Kef Q50
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,151
    edited September 2010
    I have a spare set but I'm on the other coast.:(
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Steelo
    Steelo Posts: 69
    edited September 2010
    cheif pontiac wrote: »
    You could also try some RT7's. I have RT7's and 35's. There is quit a bit of difference between teh 7's and 35's. RT7's sound almost as good as my RT16's. I haven't heard the 55's though.

    The 55's are better timbre matched to the RT3000p's & the CS1000p's.From what I understand, Polk has changed speaker construction since these were made, & the newer models might not sound as seamless together with the older models. Also they (55's) have more response in the lower frequencies, so they should be able to keep up better with the RT3000p's.
    tony millard wrote:
    I have a spare set but I'm on the other coast.:(
    This wouldn't happen to be you would it?

    Funny thing is that I'm originally from the East Coast, but I guess that doesn't do me any good now.:rolleyes:
    Thanks for your offer though.... I guess I'll just have to keep looking.

    I did find this sale in the next state (a few hours drive from me). I'll probably look into it if I don't come across anything closer.

    Reece
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,151
    edited September 2010
    No, the first is not me . Mine aren't listed.

    That second ad, man that's a deal. It's like buying the cs400 and getting the rt55's and stands for free.:eek:

    Just the cost of gas and road trip time to consider, huh.:)

    I still like that second ads' price!
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Steelo
    Steelo Posts: 69
    edited September 2010
    tony millard wrote: »
    No, the first is not me . Mine aren't listed.

    That second ad, man that's a deal. It's like buying the cs400 and getting the rt55's and stands for free.:eek:

    Just the cost of gas and road trip time to consider, huh.:)

    I still like that second ads' price!

    Yeah, that price is damn good!

    I'm thinking about it....just have to calculate the cost of gas and see if it's even worth it.
    It would be a last resort kind of thing if nothing comes up sooner/closer.
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  • cheif pontiac
    cheif pontiac Posts: 138
    edited September 2010
    Steelo wrote: »
    The 55's are better timbre matched to the RT3000p's & the CS1000p's.From what I understand, Polk has changed speaker construction since these were made, & the newer models might not sound as seamless together with the older models. Also they (55's) have more response in the lower frequencies, so they should be able to keep up better with the RT3000p's.

    Reece

    I'm not sure if you know what speakers I am talking about, they are not newer. The tweeter and the bass response is the same on the RT7 as the 55. I just thought they might be easier to come by.

    Looks like you have some good leads, good luck in your search. That is one awesome system.
    System:
    Samsung LN46C630
    Receiver: Yamaha RX-V1
    DVD/Blu: Denon 2910/Playstation 3
    Front mains: RT16
    Front presence: F/X 500i
    Center: CS400
    Rear surrounds: RT1000p
    Rear center: RT7
    Subwoofer: PSW505 X 2

    2 Channel
    Marantz 2252B
    Technics SL-Q2 turntable
    Kef Q50
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  • Steelo
    Steelo Posts: 69
    edited September 2010
    cheif pontiac wrote: »
    I'm not sure if you know what speakers I am talking about, they are not newer. The tweeter and the bass response is the same on the RT7 as the 55. I just thought they might be easier to come by.

    Looks like you have some good leads, good luck in your search. That is one awesome system.

    My bad, your right. I don't know why I was thinking Lsi series when clearly you wrote RT.:o

    I did some research about the 2 speakers and it seems as though they are both highly regarded. After some reading, I'm still leaning towards the RT55's.
    I'm a little more familiar with their sound, so I'm kind of going with what I know. But if I cannot get ahold of them I will consider the RT7's for sure.

    Thanks for the info.

    Reece
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  • GZ
    GZ Posts: 343
    edited September 2010
    There's a pair of 55i's and a pair of 7's on ebay right now, no affiliation with either one.
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  • Steelo
    Steelo Posts: 69
    edited September 2010
    GZ wrote: »
    There's a pair of 55i's and a pair of 7's on ebay right now, no affiliation with either one.

    I'm trying to locate a pair locally first so I can demo/inspect them. If not, then I will have to entertain other options.

    Thanks for the link...

    Reece
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  • cheif pontiac
    cheif pontiac Posts: 138
    edited September 2010
    No problem Steelo, I didn't want to sound like you should change your mind. The RT55 have ARC and the RT7 does not, so while they may both have the Trilaminate Tweeter and same Bass response, RT7 is one 7 1/2 inch drive and not 2 6 1/2 of the rt55 so the Timbre would probably be different. Where indeed the 55 does match the RT3000.

    I had the guy with the RT55's on e-bay send me an actual pic instead of the stock photo. He sent it from his I-phone, not the best quality, but they look clean.

    A guy last week posted RT7's for $75 BIN and best offer, since I did not really need them I offered $50, they sold BIN.

    Since buying RT7's I have often stated that I could live with all positions RT7 and a sub. I would think the same could be said of RT55. They both are kind of a floor in a book.

    Anyway as an RT fan if you ever can score some RT7's at ba good price, do so. Maybe they would make good bathroom speakers. LOL.
    System:
    Samsung LN46C630
    Receiver: Yamaha RX-V1
    DVD/Blu: Denon 2910/Playstation 3
    Front mains: RT16
    Front presence: F/X 500i
    Center: CS400
    Rear surrounds: RT1000p
    Rear center: RT7
    Subwoofer: PSW505 X 2

    2 Channel
    Marantz 2252B
    Technics SL-Q2 turntable
    Kef Q50
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  • Steelo
    Steelo Posts: 69
    edited October 2010
    cheif pontiac wrote: »
    Anyway as an RT fan if you ever can score some RT7's at ba good price, do so. Maybe they would make good bathroom speakers. LOL.

    lol, just what my wife needs......for me to take my hobby to the next level and spec. out our bathroom. :D
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  • Steelo
    Steelo Posts: 69
    edited October 2010
    Bump...

    Still looking for these bad boys locally!
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited October 2010
    I have a set boxed up in the original packaging that I have thought about selling, not sure though. I am in west Tennessee...

    What are you looking to pay??

    You can PM me if you want.
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • Steelo
    Steelo Posts: 69
    edited October 2010
    vmaxer wrote: »
    I have a set boxed up in the original packaging that I have thought about selling, not sure though. I am in west Tennessee...

    What are you looking to pay??

    You can PM me if you want.


    PM sent
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  • Steelo
    Steelo Posts: 69
    edited October 2010
    Bump.

    Still looking...
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  • classic carl
    classic carl Posts: 648
    edited November 2010
    There is a pair for sale in Fla. on Audiogon right now. I don't know if they're black or not.
    Good luck in your quest.
    Main System:
    Proton AA-1150 ~ Yamaha C-4 ~ Furman Elite-15 DMi ~ Sennheiser HD600 ~ Monitor Audio Silver RS8 & FB210 ~ Martin Logan Dynamo ~ Teac R-919X ~ Marantz CD5003 ~ Squeezebox Classic ~ Music Hall dac25.2 ~ Dual 1229/Acutex M312 III STR ~ Music Hall mmf-5.1/Goldring 1012GX ~ Music Hall Cruise Control 2.0

    Home Theater:
    Vizio V585-H11 ~ Yamaha RX-V800 ~ Furman Elite-15 DMi ~ Marantz DV6001 ~ EPI M90 ~ Polk Audio RT35i ~ CS400i ~ (2) Polk Audio PSW450

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  • Steelo
    Steelo Posts: 69
    edited November 2010
    Thanks for the Audiogon heads up classic carl....

    I actually found a Black set on ebay from a seller in Los Angeles 2 days ago for the same amount. I'm going to inspect them next Friday and if everything looks (& sounds) good, it's a done deal.

    I see the Audiogon set is the RT55i's while the set I'm going to get locally is the RT55's. I wonder what the difference is besides the color of the drivers. Any guess?

    Reece
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited November 2010
    I miss my RT55i's.

    Good luck!!
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  • w_coyote
    w_coyote Posts: 66
    edited November 2010
    Ok I'll take a guess. The 55's have a vinyl finish and the 55i's have wood veneer. Also different drivers and crossover. I'm sure someone else can give you better details but it seems like I've read this somewhere(maybe here)but don't remember where.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited November 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I miss my RT55i's.

    Good luck!!

    I bought a pair new a few years back and loved them. I still have mine, but they are packed up in the original boxes. I took photos to list them for sale, but haven't been able to make the decision to let them go. I may have to pull them out and use them in a bedroom setup or something. I also bought 2 pair of RT 25i's and relly like them too.


    I tend to want to keep everything:redface:
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • Steelo
    Steelo Posts: 69
    edited November 2010
    w_coyote wrote: »
    Ok I'll take a guess. The 55's have a vinyl finish and the 55i's have wood veneer. Also different drivers and crossover. I'm sure someone else can give you better details but it seems like I've read this somewhere(maybe here)but don't remember where.

    Did you happen to read about which set has the better drivers and crossovers?
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote:
    I miss my RT55i's.

    Good luck!!

    Thanks.....I was waiting to find a local seller willing to let these babys go and I guess I got lucky this time around.
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  • Steelo
    Steelo Posts: 69
    edited November 2010
    For anyone interseted...Here is the Ebay link (for as long as it lasts) with pics.

    Can't wait to pick them up......it's been awhile since I've heard these bookshelfs sing....
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  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited November 2010
    Audiogon has a pair. $ 200 http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrmoni&1293994764&/Polk-Audio-RT55i-Great-Soundin
    LIVING ROOM:
    Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
    Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
    BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
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  • Steelo
    Steelo Posts: 69
    edited November 2010
    angelsfann02 wrote: »
    Audiogon has a pair. $ 200 http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrmoni&1293994764&/Polk-Audio-RT55i-Great-Soundin

    classic carl gave me the heads up on the Audiogon sale earlier, but thanks for the input.
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  • classic carl
    classic carl Posts: 648
    edited November 2010
    Steelo wrote: »
    Thanks for the Audiogon heads up classic carl....

    I see the Audiogon set is the RT55i's while the set I'm going to get locally is the RT55's. I wonder what the difference is besides the color of the drivers. Any guess?

    Reece

    The RT55's are a generation older than the RT55i's. Followed by the RTi series.
    Main System:
    Proton AA-1150 ~ Yamaha C-4 ~ Furman Elite-15 DMi ~ Sennheiser HD600 ~ Monitor Audio Silver RS8 & FB210 ~ Martin Logan Dynamo ~ Teac R-919X ~ Marantz CD5003 ~ Squeezebox Classic ~ Music Hall dac25.2 ~ Dual 1229/Acutex M312 III STR ~ Music Hall mmf-5.1/Goldring 1012GX ~ Music Hall Cruise Control 2.0

    Home Theater:
    Vizio V585-H11 ~ Yamaha RX-V800 ~ Furman Elite-15 DMi ~ Marantz DV6001 ~ EPI M90 ~ Polk Audio RT35i ~ CS400i ~ (2) Polk Audio PSW450

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  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited November 2010
    Just happened to check my local quickpawn. Came upon a pair of rt55i's with a cs300 center, and a polm subwoofer......$80 bucks. They did want $120 but cash talks! My deal for the year. Good luck.
    LIVING ROOM:
    Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
    Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
    BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
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  • Steelo
    Steelo Posts: 69
    edited November 2010
    classic carl wrote: »
    The RT55's are a generation older than the RT55i's. Followed by the RTi series.

    I wonder if older set is better sounding? Anyway they are both good speakers.
    angelsfann02 wrote:
    Just happened to check my local quickpawn. Came upon a pair of rt55i's with a cs300 center, and a polm subwoofer......$80 bucks. They did want $120 but cash talks! My deal for the year. Good luck.

    That's an incredible deal. Congrats.
    There is also another deal that popped up on Ebay for the same speakers in case anyone is interested.

    Reece
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  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited November 2010
    That shipping on the ebay ones is high.
    LIVING ROOM:
    Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
    Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
    BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
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  • classic carl
    classic carl Posts: 648
    edited November 2010
    Steelo wrote: »
    I wonder if older set is better sounding? Anyway they are both good speakers.

    I would bet they sound the same. The specs are identical, I believe. It's possible that the only change was the color of the drivers.
    Main System:
    Proton AA-1150 ~ Yamaha C-4 ~ Furman Elite-15 DMi ~ Sennheiser HD600 ~ Monitor Audio Silver RS8 & FB210 ~ Martin Logan Dynamo ~ Teac R-919X ~ Marantz CD5003 ~ Squeezebox Classic ~ Music Hall dac25.2 ~ Dual 1229/Acutex M312 III STR ~ Music Hall mmf-5.1/Goldring 1012GX ~ Music Hall Cruise Control 2.0

    Home Theater:
    Vizio V585-H11 ~ Yamaha RX-V800 ~ Furman Elite-15 DMi ~ Marantz DV6001 ~ EPI M90 ~ Polk Audio RT35i ~ CS400i ~ (2) Polk Audio PSW450

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