Replace RT16 with?

ctransj
ctransj Posts: 29
edited October 2010 in Speakers
Where does the RT16 stand vs RTi-A5, A7 and A9?
I have two pairs or polk RT16 which I like them very much but one of the woofer is sounding funny. I am not sure if i can get the replacement part.I am interested in the Rti-A series but don't know which one to get.
thanks
Tran.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited October 2010
    Those speakers are totally different beasts. If you want to replace them go with the RTi-A5 or A7. The A9 is in the class with RT20p's.

    You can't really go wrong with any of them however.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited October 2010
    It would be closest in specs and performance to the RtiA7, although they sound different. If you get the new speakers, You should part out the old ones.
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    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited October 2010
    I'd just fix the old ones, RT16s aren't horrible at all. But yeah if you go with the new RTI-A series, get all matching sets so it sounds right.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited October 2010
    I have RT16's and I think they're great. It all comes down to personal preference, one series isn't really "better" than another, it all personal taste. My ears like 'em :D
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited October 2010
    I love the RT series. Dad has the RT20p's, I had RT8s for a while. I had RT25/i's, RT F/X's, etc.

    Currently I've got the RT55's and love them to death.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • ctransj
    ctransj Posts: 29
    edited October 2010
    one pair for ht and one pair for 2ch music. I am going to replace the new RTi-AX for music. I think A7 is about right( cost issue) but I might check out refurbished A9 on ebay.
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