Polk RTi4 vs Polk Monitor 40 series 2

gwdgs

I hate to ask questions like what speaker is better buy I live wayyyyy out in the boonies
and don't have a stereo store nearby. I plan on using the speakers just for music and
FM radio they will be hooked up to a yamaha receiver.
The specs are
monitor 40 Frequency Response: 47Hz-25kHz, 8 ohm, 89 db
RTi4 frequency response 60-26,000 Hz , 8 ohn, 89 db

On specs it looks like the Monitor 40's are better.
If you have any experience with them I would greatly appreciate your input.

polkfan38

Just for the reasons you give for usage, get the Monitor 40s. I think for the price you can't beat them. They can be a little touchy for room placemen but, a lot of speakers are.

rooftop59

The rti4s are the more refined speaker. Better build quality, components, etc, real wood veneer, more detail and tighter bass (even though its a little light). However, the rti4s are the brighter speaker, and depending on the model number of the yamaha that might not be a good combo. The 40s are the more forgiving speaker with the classic warm polk sound. I think you'll be happy with either but those are some of the tradeoffs.

pc

gwdgs

My 40's came today. They sound great for the $. Working them in right now.
Have to build some stands for them tomorrow.