Rta-11t vs rta-15tl

restanim
restanim Posts: 227
edited January 2012 in Vintage Speakers
I love my 11T's, but am curious of the different soud that the 15TL can bring. I know that the 15TL has the SL-3000 tweeter. I installed a pair of RD0-194 tweeters in my 11T's. I do not hear any boom sound in the 11T's that is talked about in the 15TL's. I like boom, but not too much in the upper bass region.
I'd like to aquire a pair of 15TL's if the reviews are positive. They do seem to be difficult to find.

Your thought's please,
Mike
polkaudio

Currently Own:
RTA-11T Light Oak, Aug/2011 to present
SDA-CRS+ Aug/2011 to present
RTA-11T Black, Dec/2013 to present

Previously Owned:
SDA-SRS 2.3 May/1990 to June/1991
SRS 1.2TL June/1991 to May/1995
SDA-1C Aug/2005 to Dec/2011
SRS 1.2TL Sept/2009 to Sept/2015
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,375
    edited January 2012
    The RTA11TL vs 11T, besides the SL-3000 tweeter, also had improvements to the lower end with re-tuning of the PR's. Mine are a little sensitive to placement but never boomy. The RTA15TL likes room to breath and can be boomy if not placed properly. Other than that the 15TL is a very fine speaker. When I spoke to the engineer who voiced the 8TL, 11TL and 15TL; he was very pleased with how the 15TL turned out.
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • restanim
    restanim Posts: 227
    edited January 2012
    Stan, Thanks for your input.

    Mike
    polkaudio

    Currently Own:
    RTA-11T Light Oak, Aug/2011 to present
    SDA-CRS+ Aug/2011 to present
    RTA-11T Black, Dec/2013 to present

    Previously Owned:
    SDA-SRS 2.3 May/1990 to June/1991
    SRS 1.2TL June/1991 to May/1995
    SDA-1C Aug/2005 to Dec/2011
    SRS 1.2TL Sept/2009 to Sept/2015
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