$260 for a pair of RTi8's?

santia368
santia368 Posts: 17
edited October 2010 in Speakers
I came across a deal for a pair of mint RTi8 speakers, is this a good deal compared to the current market value of these speakers? Are there better deals out there for better speakers now?

Also, I currently have a CS2 center channel, will I be miserable with this pairing or will it be ok until I can afford something like a CSi5?
Monitor 70
CS2
PSW505
RC60i
Surroundbar SDA IHT
Atrium 4
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  • cokewithvanilla
    cokewithvanilla Posts: 1,777
    edited October 2010
    that's a bit more than half off retail. I've seen them for as low as 350 a pair new in the past.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited October 2010
    i have a CSi3 in black thats up for grabs. it sounded great with my RTi10s
    mole'
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited October 2010
    I think that's a good deal on some great speakers, I would get a new center to match though.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited October 2010
    Good deal.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited October 2010
    Whats the shipping going to cost ya?
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  • santia368
    santia368 Posts: 17
    edited October 2010
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    Whats the shipping going to cost ya?

    Its local =)
    Monitor 70
    CS2
    PSW505
    RC60i
    Surroundbar SDA IHT
    Atrium 4
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited October 2010
    Oh well then what are you waiting for .... go wake the guy up lol

    If he doesnt answer be sure to camp out on his front lawn

    For the money you posted you would have a hard to impossible time finding anything else that comes close in performance
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  • santia368
    santia368 Posts: 17
    edited October 2010
    haha After reading about this speaker the last 4 hours that is exactly what I want to do.
    Monitor 70
    CS2
    PSW505
    RC60i
    Surroundbar SDA IHT
    Atrium 4
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited October 2010
    I stole my RTi8's AND a CSi5 off of Craigslist 2 weeks ago for $75, excellent condition. Damn near wrecked getting to the guys house. Seriously.:D
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited October 2010
    Any speaker 1/2 off or more is a good deal if you like the speaker in question. Also it's a good deal if they are in good working order.
    Dan
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2010
    Agree, if in great condition it is a good deal
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Zeros
    Zeros Posts: 940
    edited October 2010
    I paid $250 for my cherry RTi8's a year ago as well. I think it is a good price.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited October 2010
    250 for 8's, I agree. What are you WAITING for??

    cnh
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited October 2010
    there's another seller in NYC CL for $250 on RTi8
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    Source: OPPO BDP-93
    HT: POLK SPEAKERS RTi6, FXi3, CSi5, VTF-3 MK2
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  • santia368
    santia368 Posts: 17
    edited October 2010
    mole' wrote: »
    i have a CSi3 in black thats up for grabs. it sounded great with my RTi10s

    Wouldnt a CSi5 be better for me to match the 6-1/2" together, or is it even noticeable? I'm still learning about matching speakers... (and every other aspect of speakers as well) :rolleyes:
    Monitor 70
    CS2
    PSW505
    RC60i
    Surroundbar SDA IHT
    Atrium 4
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2010
    Tweeter match is more important. I had a CSi3 with my 8s then went to a CSiA6 or whatever it is called, both have same tweeter. I think room size dictates which to go with.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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