Polk RT800i...$400 at half.com

MSkeezer
MSkeezer Posts: 1,183
edited September 2003 in Speakers
Is this a good deal or not? I'm looking for a good pair of mains to finish off my system, which so far, includes the CSi30, and FXi30 surrounds. The Circuit City near me has the RTi150's for $250 each, but it's open box, and I don't want to take the risk. The RT800's are supposed to be new. The guy also has a pair of RT35i's new also, that I'm thinking about. What would you guys recommend? There's a good chance that I'll upgrade the CSi30 to the 40 when the prices come down. But since I got the 30 for only $100, I might just stick with it. I don't know what to do lol. Also, I was thinking about the RTi100's since they are pretty cheap at CC, but I've got the feeling that many of you don't like the 100. Could you please tell me why?
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  • opus007
    opus007 Posts: 17
    edited September 2003
    All I can tell you is I just got a pair of RT_800i's.They are hard to find as not many want to give them up.Before they where discontinued they went for 495.00 a piece.I am very happy with the pair I have.I was lucky enough to get one at CC for 39.00 open box.And another at a different CC for 142.00 new in the box.I do not think you will find any down falls to these speakers as they totally rock.Hope this helps.
  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited September 2003
    however for that price, get the rti70's that actually match the rest of your speakers. The rt800's match the older line and although they will work, they have a different tweeter and may sound different on your front stage..
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2


    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
  • MSkeezer
    MSkeezer Posts: 1,183
    edited September 2003
    Where can I find the RTi70's at that price?