RTi A9 Still a Current Speaker?

62caddy
62caddy Posts: 137
edited April 2012 in Speakers
Haven't seen any deals on the RTiA9 in a while- at least no specials deals on PD/eBay.

Am I correct that they are a current model? Otherwise any recent new Polks worth recommending? Will be using a 120 WPC amp that can do 2,4,8 ohms.
Main:
McIntosh: MC 2155, MC 2125(x2), MR 80, C 32, MQ 101; Snell J7; Polk: RTiA7, RTiA9;
Pioneer PL-518; A/T 440 MLa; Yamaha CD
Vintage:
McIntosh: MX110Z, MC 2505, MC 240, Thorens TD 145; Shure V15III; Altec 14, Boston T1000; Yamaha CDX 393 CD; Yamaha Cass
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited February 2012
    A9's are still current. You can find good deals hear in the FS section if you keep your eye's open.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited February 2012
    Call Polk and ask about any refurbs they might have..
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  • DaveHCYJ
    DaveHCYJ Posts: 89
    edited February 2012
    Yes its still current. In fact you can still find its predecessor (RTi 12) on sale some places.
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  • 62caddy
    62caddy Posts: 137
    edited February 2012
    I will try calling them. Thanks.
    Main:
    McIntosh: MC 2155, MC 2125(x2), MR 80, C 32, MQ 101; Snell J7; Polk: RTiA7, RTiA9;
    Pioneer PL-518; A/T 440 MLa; Yamaha CD
    Vintage:
    McIntosh: MX110Z, MC 2505, MC 240, Thorens TD 145; Shure V15III; Altec 14, Boston T1000; Yamaha CDX 393 CD; Yamaha Cass
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  • cr136124
    cr136124 Posts: 186
    edited February 2012
    Any luck finding RTi A9's on sale?
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  • Lan077
    Lan077 Posts: 31
    edited February 2012
    Newegg had these on sale in December for about $700 a pair :surprised:, but have since jacked their prices up to $1800 a pair, which is more than Polk sells them for. Although I would be weary buying from Newegg, as I think they use UPS so would be asking for some dings and dents, if not worse.
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  • nhhiep
    nhhiep Posts: 877
    edited February 2012
    you won't see the replacement for a while. In fact, there is not much difference between it and the one it replaces. Same components, just different better looking box. The A9 is great, I am not sure what else can be done to improve it without approaching Lsim series.
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  • cr136124
    cr136124 Posts: 186
    edited February 2012
    Lan077 wrote: »
    Newegg had these on sale in December for about $700 a pair :surprised:, but have since jacked their prices up to $1800 a pair, which is more than Polk sells them for. Although I would be weary buying from Newegg, as I think they use UPS so would be asking for some dings and dents, if not worse.

    Thanks. I am tracking these speakers on camelcamel... and I noticed that they were on sale back in December. Newegg increased the price of these even when they are out of stock. I will continue looking around, but for sure I will not pay $1800 for them.

    Anyone selling them? Please PM me.
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  • SRTer
    SRTer Posts: 372
    edited February 2012
    The RTi A9's are really popular on more than a few boards I'm on. Therefore, no one needs to lower the price on the them. When I ordered a pair from Crutchfield, the were $750 a speaker with orders over $500 getting free shipping and a Polk PSW111 for free. I sold the extra sub for money.

    I think the same deal is still current.

    http://www.crutchfield.com/p_107RTIA9C/Polk-Audio-RTi-A9-Cherry.html?search=RTi+A9
    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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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited February 2012
    I really do not understand why someone would ask the question the OP did.
    At the top of this page is link for Current Products, all you have to do is look.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,782
    edited February 2012
    Yeah genius it still says the LSi series is current...

    Just a simple question needing a simple answer... ;-)
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited February 2012
    Why rebuy when you can reject?
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • cr136124
    cr136124 Posts: 186
    edited February 2012
    @SRTer

    Yep, the free subwoofer for the purchase of 499+ on Polk products is still available. But, Cruthfield doesn't have the RTi A9's "Black" on stock. :o(
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  • 62caddy
    62caddy Posts: 137
    edited February 2012
    VR3 wrote: »
    Yeah genius it still says the LSi series is current...

    Just a simple question needing a simple answer... ;-)

    Thanks for handling that VR3.

    I called Polk to inquire if they had any knowledge whether any special deals on the RTiA9 can be expected anytime soon but of course, they couldn't give an answer other than to say "keep an eye out". I only saw one pair of factory refurbed on PolkAudio ebay which was sold within a day for $995 including shipping. However I could buy a standard new pair for $1,500. I'll just keep watching.
    Main:
    McIntosh: MC 2155, MC 2125(x2), MR 80, C 32, MQ 101; Snell J7; Polk: RTiA7, RTiA9;
    Pioneer PL-518; A/T 440 MLa; Yamaha CD
    Vintage:
    McIntosh: MX110Z, MC 2505, MC 240, Thorens TD 145; Shure V15III; Altec 14, Boston T1000; Yamaha CDX 393 CD; Yamaha Cass
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  • cr136124
    cr136124 Posts: 186
    edited February 2012
    @ 62caddy

    I'm tracking this thread, so I found a good deal on these speakers I'll let you know. Please do the same with me.
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  • nhhiep
    nhhiep Posts: 877
    edited February 2012
    keep an eye on Fry's. I saw they have it on sale for 799/pair quite often, especially near any holiday.
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  • cr136124
    cr136124 Posts: 186
    edited February 2012
    @ nhhiep

    Really?!?!? Thanks for the input. I purchased a pair of RTi8 at $300.00 from them. But, I decided to returned, save a bit of money and go for the RTi A9's.

    I subscribed to Fry's email for offers, so I will keep an eye on that. No luck during Presidents Day. Next stop Memorial Day......man that's a very long wait :o(
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  • 62caddy
    62caddy Posts: 137
    edited February 2012
    cr136124 wrote: »
    @ 62caddy

    I'm tracking this thread, so I found a good deal on these speakers I'll let you know. Please do the same with me.

    Will do.
    nhhiep wrote: »
    keep an eye on Fry's. I saw they have it on sale for 799/pair quite often, especially near any holiday.

    Will look in to the Fry's suggestion. Don't know much about the outfit. Thanks.
    Main:
    McIntosh: MC 2155, MC 2125(x2), MR 80, C 32, MQ 101; Snell J7; Polk: RTiA7, RTiA9;
    Pioneer PL-518; A/T 440 MLa; Yamaha CD
    Vintage:
    McIntosh: MX110Z, MC 2505, MC 240, Thorens TD 145; Shure V15III; Altec 14, Boston T1000; Yamaha CDX 393 CD; Yamaha Cass
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  • DaveHCYJ
    DaveHCYJ Posts: 89
    edited February 2012
    nhhiep wrote: »
    keep an eye on Fry's. I saw they have it on sale for 799/pair quite often, especially near any holiday.

    That was the discontinued RTi 12 this past Black Friday, not the RTi A9. Or at least in San Diego that is what they had for black friday.
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  • cr136124
    cr136124 Posts: 186
    edited February 2012
    @ DaveHCYJ

    You are correct and actually, RTi12's are back on sale @ Fry's for $798 (pair).

    http://www.frys.com/ads/page2

    In my case, I will wait for a good deal on RTi A9's (eventually stores will have them back on stock...........I hope!).

    :wink:
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  • 62caddy
    62caddy Posts: 137
    edited February 2012
    Is the main difference between the RTi12 and RTiA9 primarily the cabinet style?
    Main:
    McIntosh: MC 2155, MC 2125(x2), MR 80, C 32, MQ 101; Snell J7; Polk: RTiA7, RTiA9;
    Pioneer PL-518; A/T 440 MLa; Yamaha CD
    Vintage:
    McIntosh: MX110Z, MC 2505, MC 240, Thorens TD 145; Shure V15III; Altec 14, Boston T1000; Yamaha CDX 393 CD; Yamaha Cass
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited February 2012
    Keep watching Newegg on the weekends. I picked up a pair for 999.99, but they only seem to run these sales on the weekends. They do use UPS and my boxes were pretty beat up but fortunately the speakers were in perfect shape
    Home Theater
    Onkyo PR-SC5508 Sharp LC-70LE847U
    Emotiva XPA-5 Emotiva XPA-2 Emotiva UPA-2
    Front RTi-A9 Wide RTi-A7 Center CSi-A6 Surround FXi-A6 Rear RTi-A3 Sub 2x PSW505
    Sony BDP-S790 Dishnetwork Hopper/Joey Logitech Harmony One Apple TV
    Two Channel
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited February 2012
    62caddy wrote: »
    Is the main difference between the RTi12 and RTiA9 primarily the cabinet style?

    Some will say not really, though I think they sound very close. If you can land a deal on a pair of RTi12s, go for it. You could always go RTi10s with a good sub, or LSi15s as an alternate.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAIR-RTi10-RTi-10-BLACK-Tower-Loudspeakers-Polk-Audio-/230740141457?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item35b92f2591

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAIR-LSi15-LSi-15-CHERRY-Tower-Loudspeaker-Polk-Audio-/230629800429?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item35b29b79ed
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,782
    edited February 2012
    I am trying to remember but I believe the RTiA9 has a highpass on the midbass where as the RTi12 does not...

    Ahhhhh so many crossovers.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • cr136124
    cr136124 Posts: 186
    edited March 2012
    RTi A9s (Black) are back on sale at Newegg @ 499.99 each with FS (ends 4/1).

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290158
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  • Tankman
    Tankman Posts: 419
    edited March 2012
    2cr136124...Thanks for posting that link!..I don't need these but that is a really great buy on dem A9's!With the free shipping makes that a killer deal on them sweet speakers.
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  • cr136124
    cr136124 Posts: 186
    edited March 2012
    Tankman, indeed is a great deal! Specially due to we are talking about brand new speakers, with full 5 year warranty from Polk and you are totally right on the free shipping deal.....the boxes of these babies are huge!

    I personally purchased a pair of them from the egg a couple of weeks ago (they were running the same deal on a Sunday). So, I pulled the trigger on them...........I'm really glad I did.

    Now, I have to be honest with you. When I arrived home and saw the boxes at my front door, I was really scared about how the look of the boxes. Let me explain; it seems like they traveled all around the world until my home, boxes were dented, scratched, with some cuts, holes on it, etc.

    After the shock of seeing the boxes on that condition, next reaction was ......I need to take several pics of them just in case a claim will be required. However, luck was on my side that day; everything inside was in perfect condition....not a single issue with the speakers.

    I'm currently on the break in process (yep, there is a lot of people that is telling me it is not needed. But, I don't want to mess things up with these babies).

    By the way, I am driving them using an Emotiva XPA-3 amp.

    Cheers!
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited March 2012
    You're boxes look good compared to what UPS delivered to me. I couldn't believe that the speakers had no problems compared to the way the boxes looked.
    Home Theater
    Onkyo PR-SC5508 Sharp LC-70LE847U
    Emotiva XPA-5 Emotiva XPA-2 Emotiva UPA-2
    Front RTi-A9 Wide RTi-A7 Center CSi-A6 Surround FXi-A6 Rear RTi-A3 Sub 2x PSW505
    Sony BDP-S790 Dishnetwork Hopper/Joey Logitech Harmony One Apple TV
    Two Channel
    Oppo 105D BAT VK-500 w/BatPack SDA SRS 2.3 Dreadnought Squeezebox Touch Apple TV
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  • cr136124
    cr136124 Posts: 186
    edited March 2012
    zane77 wrote: »
    You're boxes look good compared to what UPS delivered to me. I couldn't believe that the speakers had no problems compared to the way the boxes looked.

    Really!?!?! Glad to hear your speakers were OK at the end. In my case, I was at least expecting that the grills will be messed up, but even those were in perfect condition.

    So, how do you like them?
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,477
    edited March 2012
    cr136124 wrote: »
    Now, I have to be honest with you. When I arrived home and saw the boxes at my front door, I was really scared about how the look of the boxes. Let me explain; it seems like they traveled all around the world until my home, boxes were dented, scratched, with some cuts, holes on it, etc.
    zane77 wrote: »
    You're boxes look good compared to what UPS delivered to me. I couldn't believe that the speakers had no problems compared to the way the boxes looked.

    The guy that delivered mine was one of those companies that will only deliver if you're home and they won't even attempt it unless they know for sure you will be.

    A huge moving truck shows up, my A9's are covered in plastic and strapped to a pallet. The boxes were in great shape when they showed up but one of the Styrofoam stays inside was fractured. No damage to anything inside speaker wise.
    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)

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