Polk rta 12 ?'s

decleene44
decleene44 Posts: 1
edited December 2010 in Vintage Speakers
Hello, I'm new to the sight and just picked up some 1986 RTA-12c speakers in mint condition. All my old music sounds new again is the best way to describe how I like them. If anyone is interested in pics of the 12c's I would be happy to share. I would like an opinion on my setup for surround sound. I have the 12c's as my front, the RT-400's for the rear and the CSI 13 for the center. I am considering adding another pair and using the RTA-12's strictly for my stereo enjoyment but only if that might be an improvement in my current setup. I also wondered if anyone would know if the McIntosh MA6200 would be a better match for the RTA-12's for my stereo listening than the Pioneer SX-850. I really enjoy reading all the great posts and hope my first one isn't too off topic. Thanks in advance
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited December 2010
    Welcome to Club Polk!:biggrin:

    The RTA12 is a great speaker. My favorite non-SDA vintage Polk, in fact!

    I have achieved the best results with those speakers by spreading them wide apart and toeing them in so they're facing directly at, or slightly behind, the sweet spot. Like this they image like crazy.

    It makes sense to find a more modern pair of Polks that match your center to use as fronts and then use the RTA's in a separate 2-channel music system. Those vintage Polks excel at music.

    I don't have any experience with your electronics.

    Good luck!:smile:
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited December 2010
    PICTURES !

    great find and WELCOME to Club Polk
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited December 2010
    Welcome to the club! you will find everything you need if you poke around here for a while..

    I'm sure someone will chime in on your electronics
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited December 2010
    Sometimes I hear those and think that I like them better than any polk speaker, SDA included. They're just so ... "right."

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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