Polk Speaker Decision

mitch357mm
mitch357mm Posts: 23
edited June 2011 in Speakers
Hey, new to the forum. Is $599.90 a good price for a pair of cherry TSi500's? Also have an opportunity to buy a pair of RTiA7 cherry for $1050. Money is still tight, so the TSi are attractive. I already have a pair of TSi300's.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,338
    edited June 2011
    http://cgi.ebay.com/PAIR-RTi-A7-RTiA7-BLACK-Tower-Speakers-Polk-Audio-/230623464996?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item35b23ace24

    or you could go this route...warrantied authorized reseller
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • mitch357mm
    mitch357mm Posts: 23
    edited June 2011
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    http://cgi.ebay.com/PAIR-RTi-A7-RTiA7-BLACK-Tower-Speakers-Polk-Audio-/230623464996?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item35b23ace24

    or you could go this route...warrantied authorized reseller

    Unfortunately they are black. Need to be cherry ones. :biggrin:
    Polk Direct is where I got my TSi 300's for $275 shipped for the pair and $85 for a CS10. Great deal for like new refurbished units.
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  • polk500
    polk500 Posts: 1,171
    edited June 2011
    Hello, I own both the Tsi500's & 300's as rears great combination. For $599 thats a very good price. But if you can swing it go for the Rti as they are an upgrade over the Tsi series.

    Cheers Polk500
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  • SRTer
    SRTer Posts: 372
    edited June 2011
    mitch357mm wrote: »
    Hey, new to the forum. Is $599.90 a good price for a pair of cherry TSi500's? Also have an opportunity to buy a pair of RTiA7 cherry for $1050. Money is still tight, so the TSi are attractive. I already have a pair of TSi300's.

    What are you trying to do?

    5.1 surround? If so, do you have a center channel?

    RTi A7's are nice and I have a pair. However, the TSi500 is cheaper and will allow some money left over for a center channel if you need one.

    Therefore, you can get it all done and use the TSi300's as rear speakers.

    RTi A7's have a better crossover, wider frequency response, and a really beautiful wood finish. Downside is that they cost a little more. I think they are worth it, but that's me.

    Discussing prices don't work well on forums sometimes.

    Also, look at the Polk Audio online store for deals.
    Fronts: Polk RTi A9
    Center: Polk CSI A6
    Rears: Polk RTi A7
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-35 (140 watts x 7)
    Amplifier: Adcom GFA-555 Mk.II (200 watt @ 8 ohms)
    Sub: Polk DSW PRO 500 (10 inch, 200 Watt)
    TV: Samsung 59 inch 3D Plasma 600 Hz PN59D7000
    Sources: Samsung BD-D6700 3D Blu-ray Player, DirecTV, PS3, iPhone 4 and IPod Classic with Apple Lossless Tracks
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  • mitch357mm
    mitch357mm Posts: 23
    edited June 2011
    SRTer wrote: »
    What are you trying to do?

    5.1 surround? If so, do you have a center channel?

    RTi A7's are nice and I have a pair. However, the TSi500 is cheaper and will allow some money left over for a center channel if you need one.

    Therefore, you can get it all done and use the TSi300's as rear speakers.

    RTi A7's have a better crossover, wider frequency response, and a really beautiful wood finish. Downside is that they cost a little more. I think they are worth it, but that's me.

    Discussing prices don't work well on forums sometimes.

    Also, look at the Polk Audio online store for deals.


    Eventually I plan a 7.1 system. I currently have a new Pioneer SC 35 Elite receiver. I have a Polk CS10 for the center channel. I have one set Tsi300 probably for the rears and probably buy another for the middle. Looking now for the fronts, either the TSi500 or RTiA7 or RTiA9 which Polk Audio Direct have a set for $1080 shipped.
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  • SRTer
    SRTer Posts: 372
    edited June 2011
    mitch357mm wrote: »
    Eventually I plan a 7.1 system. I currently have a new Pioneer SC 35 Elite receiver. I have a Polk CS10 for the center channel. I have one set Tsi300 probably for the rears and probably buy another for the middle. Looking now for the fronts, either the TSi500 or RTiA7 or RTiA9 which Polk Audio Direct have a set for $1080 shipped.

    Well, I'm glad to see another Pioneer Elite fan with a SC-35.

    I have the SC-35 on all RTi A towers. A9 fronts and A7 rears. Man, I love them. That all I have to say.

    Man, the SC-35 is putting plenty power to those TSi300's and the CS10 center. Their peak power rating is 150 watts (TSi300) and 125 watts (CS10). The SC-35/37 will put out 135 watts in 5 channel mode to each speaker. 125 watts in 7 channel mode. This was measured in Home Theater Mag at .1% distortion.

    I bet those TSi300's and CS10 center sound pretty good seeing you have plenty clean power for them. I'm sure the center is getting a good work out.
    Fronts: Polk RTi A9
    Center: Polk CSI A6
    Rears: Polk RTi A7
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-35 (140 watts x 7)
    Amplifier: Adcom GFA-555 Mk.II (200 watt @ 8 ohms)
    Sub: Polk DSW PRO 500 (10 inch, 200 Watt)
    TV: Samsung 59 inch 3D Plasma 600 Hz PN59D7000
    Sources: Samsung BD-D6700 3D Blu-ray Player, DirecTV, PS3, iPhone 4 and IPod Classic with Apple Lossless Tracks
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  • mitch357mm
    mitch357mm Posts: 23
    edited June 2011
    Haven't hooked SC 35 yet as I just got it. Re-doing the system after selling off the old one.
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 908
    edited June 2011
    Why is it that most poeple that run their polks off of the pio sc series receivers LOVE their setups, and those poeple who buy cheap HTIB type receivers always compain about lacking this or that...? There's your proof that there's no replacement for powering speakers properly off the bat!

    so to the OP: you are starting your system off on the right foot by getting the right gear (my hat is off to you, because that can't be said for many new poeple posting here!), therefore it makes sense to work within your budget and probably worry more about timbre matching to what you already have. You will likely be happy with either speaker because you have the equipment to do them justice :wink:
    Living Room 7.1 HT Rig:

    M70 | CS2 | M60 | Atrium5 - Surr. | SUB - Emotiva ULTRA12 + Tara Labs sub cable | Pioneer Elite VSX-52 | Parasound HCAs 1000A | Sony BDP-S790 | Belkin PureAV PF60 | MIT Exp2 Wires

    Bedroom 5.0 HT Rig (Music/Movies/Gaming) :

    LSi9 | LsiC | Lsi/fx | Marantz SR7002 | NAD T955 | Sony BDP-S360 | Belkin PureAV PF30 | AQ Blue Racer II ICs & AQ Type 4 wires | PS3
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  • mitch357mm
    mitch357mm Posts: 23
    edited June 2011
    Well, I "pulled the trigger" and bought me a pair of cherry RTi A9's from Polk Direct. They cut the price to $999.99 shipped for the last pair in stock. The next to the last one sold for $1,080 earlier today, so we they cut the price, I had to do it. Can't wait to get those beasts up from their San Diego warehouse!
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  • SRTer
    SRTer Posts: 372
    edited June 2011
    mitch357mm wrote: »
    Well, I "pulled the trigger" and bought me a pair of cherry RTi A9's from Polk Direct. They cut the price to $999.99 shipped for the last pair in stock. The next to the last one sold for $1,080 earlier today, so we they cut the price, I had to do it. Can't wait to get those beasts up from their San Diego warehouse!

    You will not be sorry. Crossover around 50Hz or Full range and you will be in love.
    Fronts: Polk RTi A9
    Center: Polk CSI A6
    Rears: Polk RTi A7
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-35 (140 watts x 7)
    Amplifier: Adcom GFA-555 Mk.II (200 watt @ 8 ohms)
    Sub: Polk DSW PRO 500 (10 inch, 200 Watt)
    TV: Samsung 59 inch 3D Plasma 600 Hz PN59D7000
    Sources: Samsung BD-D6700 3D Blu-ray Player, DirecTV, PS3, iPhone 4 and IPod Classic with Apple Lossless Tracks
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  • mitch357mm
    mitch357mm Posts: 23
    edited June 2011
    The RTiA9's arrived in town yesterday, but I'll wait until Monday afternoon to take delivery from the trucking company. Polk really got them out quickly!
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 908
    edited June 2011
    Since you don't have a sub yet, you may have to run them full range, but once you buy a good sub, you should run the speakers on a "small" setting as they will likely produce cleaner sound in that range. Floor standers are often rated to go to fairly low frequencies but don't do a very good job doing it and even compromise quality/clarity of the higher frequencies trying to play the low range. So I would try, both full range and small and see what you like better. I have not had the a9s but I have found this to be true with every speaker I have tried so far, so just play around with it ;-)
    Living Room 7.1 HT Rig:

    M70 | CS2 | M60 | Atrium5 - Surr. | SUB - Emotiva ULTRA12 + Tara Labs sub cable | Pioneer Elite VSX-52 | Parasound HCAs 1000A | Sony BDP-S790 | Belkin PureAV PF60 | MIT Exp2 Wires

    Bedroom 5.0 HT Rig (Music/Movies/Gaming) :

    LSi9 | LsiC | Lsi/fx | Marantz SR7002 | NAD T955 | Sony BDP-S360 | Belkin PureAV PF30 | AQ Blue Racer II ICs & AQ Type 4 wires | PS3
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  • Cmiller
    Cmiller Posts: 108
    edited June 2011
    You will love the Pio sc35 -polk setup..It sounds sweet..
    Samsung PN50B550 Plasma
    Pioneer Elite SC-25
    Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD
    Adcom 7500 Amp-Panamax 4300 Conditioner
    Polk RTi10's Fronts
    Polk Csi A6 Center-Polk M60s rear Surrounds
    Klipsch Synergy Sub-10 X2
    Klipsch Synergy S-10 Premium back surround
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  • mitch357mm
    mitch357mm Posts: 23
    edited June 2011
    Got them yesterday. Trucker unloaded them into my garage pallet and all. Took me awhile to unbox them. Sure got sweaty as it is not easy. They are a b**ch to move around. One looks perfect but the other one had just a little nick on the left bottom corner by the foot. Can't really see it. Anyone use the carpet spikes?
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,685
    edited June 2011
    I use the carpet spikes on my A7's and they work really well.

    Awesome deal on the A9's!
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