Cherry RTI A9 on sale at Newegg

mu1166
mu1166 Posts: 172
edited January 2012 in Speakers
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290159
AVR: Pioneer Elite SC-67
Mains: Polk LSiM707
Center: Polk LSiM706c
Rear: Polk LSiM702F/X
Sub: SVS PC12 Ultra
TV: Panasonic VIERA TC-P60GT50
DVD: Xbox 360
NMT: Popcorn Hour C-200
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited January 2012
    Saw that, what an incredible price for those beautiful speakers.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • mu1166
    mu1166 Posts: 172
    edited January 2012
    I ordered my set through them finally. This will be the first set of Polk's that I haven't purchased through Polk ebay. I hope that Newegg is just as good as Polk direct as I've never ordered anything but computer supplies from Newegg.

    I can't wait for them to get here.
    AVR: Pioneer Elite SC-67
    Mains: Polk LSiM707
    Center: Polk LSiM706c
    Rear: Polk LSiM702F/X
    Sub: SVS PC12 Ultra
    TV: Panasonic VIERA TC-P60GT50
    DVD: Xbox 360
    NMT: Popcorn Hour C-200
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited January 2012
    You should be satisfied. I've ordered all my Polk speakers from the egg without any hiccups. I even ordered a CS1, never opened it, was able to return it and exchange it for the CS2. All I did was pay the difference of the two speakers and never paid return postage.

    My experience with the egg has always been customer service bonus.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • DaveHCYJ
    DaveHCYJ Posts: 89
    edited January 2012
    This is so so so tempting. This is the lowest I've seen the cherry version in at least a year.

    I feel like I need someone to talk me out of this. I've recently been looking at the Paradigm Studio series and B&W CM series, and wishing there were a place I could listen to the new LSiMs, but at a fraction of the price it seems like I couldn't go wrong with the A9s...
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited January 2012
    You can't go wrong with the A9's, there, did I talk you out of it?
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited January 2012
    If they were black I'd think about it, that's a pretty good price. Thanks for the heads up
    Home Theater
    RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
    2 Channel
    Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited January 2012
    domflane wrote: »
    If they were black I'd think about it, that's a pretty good price. Thanks for the heads up

    They're out of stock on the black but almost every Saturday they have the black on sale for the same price. This is the first time I've seen the cherry on sale for this little.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • mu1166
    mu1166 Posts: 172
    edited January 2012
    It seemed every weekend that I looked the Black A9's were the ones on sale at newegg. Then they were actually listed as out of stock and to my surprise, the cherry version was on sale.

    I can't wait to get them here to try out.
    AVR: Pioneer Elite SC-67
    Mains: Polk LSiM707
    Center: Polk LSiM706c
    Rear: Polk LSiM702F/X
    Sub: SVS PC12 Ultra
    TV: Panasonic VIERA TC-P60GT50
    DVD: Xbox 360
    NMT: Popcorn Hour C-200
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  • mu1166
    mu1166 Posts: 172
    edited January 2012
    The A9's have been delivered!!! It looks like I won't get much done around the house tonight since I have so speakers to open and hook up. I'm starting to get a little excited and wish I didn't have to work the rest of the afternoon.
    AVR: Pioneer Elite SC-67
    Mains: Polk LSiM707
    Center: Polk LSiM706c
    Rear: Polk LSiM702F/X
    Sub: SVS PC12 Ultra
    TV: Panasonic VIERA TC-P60GT50
    DVD: Xbox 360
    NMT: Popcorn Hour C-200
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited January 2012
    Mine show up this afternoon, I, coincidentally, have the day off :mrgreen:
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • bd1886
    bd1886 Posts: 56
    edited January 2012
    These sure are highly thought of but just not in the cards just yet. Geoff, Is there a decent place to hear a full product line here in southern Puget Sound? The box stores seem to terrible with this. Big congrats on your new speaks.......Fed-Ex flu?

    I want to add too....Newegg deserves all it's accolades. I've purchased a lot from them and they treat you like they are providing quality service "face to face". On two occasions they were aggressively pro-active on getting issues resolved. Hearing that Polk is the same way is one of the reasons I've decided to "stick". (Not a fanboy here....just that I will support people who support me.)
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 908
    edited January 2012
    So what are everyone's first impressions? Gives up the scoop of what you think of them.
    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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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited January 2012
    bd1886 wrote: »
    These sure are highly thought of but just not in the cards just yet. Geoff, Is there a decent place to hear a full product line here in southern Puget Sound? The box stores seem to terrible with this. Big congrats on your new speaks.......Fed-Ex flu?

    Lol, not fedx, a private shipping company, these babies are shipping at over 160lbs. Also, I went with Polk direct. I've dealt with the egg on all my other speakers and I agree %100, some of the best customer service I've experienced.

    Not quite sure where to demo, I used to see Polk at my local B.B. but they went out when B&W came in. Video Only has a decent selection, Klipsh and the TSi line of polks as well as some others.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • jephdood
    jephdood Posts: 1,671
    edited January 2012
    Fry's has 'em (both RTi and LSi), but the listening environment is FAR from ideal..
    "I did not slap you. I high-fived your face."
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited January 2012
    jephdood wrote: »
    Fry's has 'em (both RTi and LSi), but the listening environment is FAR from ideal..

    That's right, and, Jeff here has a pair of RTi12's he'd probably demo for you. I'm south of Jeff but I'll show up with a sixer or so.

    Hey, what's up Jeff?
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • jephdood
    jephdood Posts: 1,671
    edited January 2012
    Don't have the RTi's anymore. Debating on, among others, some LSi's.
    "I did not slap you. I high-fived your face."
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited January 2012
    Congrats bro, glad you gottem sold. LSi's? sweet. I wonder if I'll ever head that direction. Let me know when you get hooked up if you go that way and THEN I'll bring the sixer.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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