Rti4 or RtiA3

anilksharma

After months worth of research, I believe, I am leaning towards Rti4 or RtiA3 as front L/R (though in back of my mind still waiting for TL3 to listen but I don't know when they will arrive in market and don't want to delay more). I understand, I'll be better in buying Rti as compare to TL2 for music.

Nearby Bestbuy/Frys/Videoonly don't carry them and couldn't audition except TL2 but wanted to check with you guys how do they sound (primarily for music..10%HT) and if its worth to pay almost 2X for RtiA3 than Rti4? How noticeable?

Also, what center would you recommend with least footprint.

Erik Tracy

anilksharma wrote: »

After months worth of research, I believe, I am leaning towards Rti4 or RtiA3 as front L/R (though in back of my mind still waiting for TL3 to listen but I don't know when they will arrive in market and don't want to delay more). I understand, I'll be better in buying Rti as compare to TL2 for music.

Nearby Bestbuy/Frys/Videoonly don't carry them and couldn't audition except TL2 but wanted to check with you guys how do they sound (primarily for music..10%HT) and if its worth to pay almost 2X for RtiA3 than Rti4? How noticeable?

Also, what center would you recommend with least footprint.

I did my own comparison - RTiA3s are better, but RTi4s still do a great job if you are budget constrained:
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72553

I believe there is a set of RTiA3s up for sale in the Polk Flea Market - and you could also look to see if the Polk Ebay site has RTiA3s for a discounted price (although they are refurbished, they would still come with a warranty).

Smallest center in the RTi family of centers would be either an older CSi3 or the newer CSiA4.

packetjones

I have the RTIA3's and love them. I dont think that you can go wrong with them at all.

thesurfer

Rt25i,s those things are great,, prefer them over the newer stuff,, The rt35i,s are great as well.