RTiA9 on PolkAudio (eBay) for $499!

62caddy
62caddy Posts: 137
edited September 2012 in Speakers
Been waiting for the refurbed A9s to come up at this price. I had previously gotten a pair of A7 refurbs which can't be told from new. Just ordered a pair- can't wait for them to arrive.
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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2012
    That just an absolutely great speaker and the cabinet design and build quality is incredible for that price.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited August 2012
    Agreed with the above post. I miss my A9's as well. Really wish I was able to hear them in their full glory in a proper HT setup.
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  • 62caddy
    62caddy Posts: 137
    edited August 2012
    Sorry- forgot to post the link. Even better they're the cherry version.

    I noticed two more pair were sold since my order.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/ONE-RTi-A9-RTiA9-CHERRY-Tower-Loudspeaker-Polk-Audio-/390454740474?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item5ae8ea85fa

    Appreciate the reassurance, dorokusai & Drenis. :)
    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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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited August 2012
    I assume that price is per speaker? Maybe I'm missing it but the ad doesn't make it clear to me. If it's per speaker then that's still a good price but there are alot of good speakers at $1000 a pair. If that happens to be for the pair then it's an absurdly good price and I don't think you could do better for the money.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited August 2012
    Ah yes, it is for a single speaker, not sure how I missed that obviously in the title.
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  • Nimonie
    Nimonie Posts: 14
    edited August 2012
    Have any of you bought refurbished items from Polk before what was the quality like?
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  • 62caddy
    62caddy Posts: 137
    edited August 2012
    Nimonie wrote: »
    Have any of you bought refurbished items from Polk before what was the quality like?

    RTiA7- pair.

    Indistinguishable from new. Nary a scratch, mark or blemish.
    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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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    edited August 2012
    Better deals than that are to be had, just have to be patient. Maybe not from the factory, but there are owners that take care of their stuff, and sometimes decide to sell for a fraction of this price. If you have to have it now.....great?? The patient buyer wins......all the time!!
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
    *****************************
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  • 62caddy
    62caddy Posts: 137
    edited August 2012
    Naturally, there is always going to be a better deal to be had on anything and I was patient waiting for this deal rather than paying $1,500 which is what everybody wanted for a pair of A9s.

    Don't get me wrong; I'm as big a proponent of saving money wherever possible but I don't see much possibility of getting a pair for significantly less than this from a private individual to make it worth the effort. To wit- I saw a pair of LSi15s bring within spitting distance of the $875 they offered from PolkDirect and one grille even had a small rip! And that wouldn't include shipping. Plus the unknown of how they've been treated, if abused, any other cosmetic issues and no warranty. Finally there's the factor of the time & energy it would take to make it worthwhile.

    Given the above, going the refurbed-PolkDirect/eBay route is just the most economical way to go, from where I stand.
    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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  • boomerfss
    boomerfss Posts: 125
    edited August 2012
    I found this deal on rtia9's in Canada. Not sure if it would be the same at Best Buy (same company). They said they will have more stock soon.

    http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/polk-audio-polk-audio-floor-standing-speaker-rtia9-black-single-rtia9/10090953.aspx?path=7bf1c43a532ca3563596ebb3a55e70f3en02
    Onkyo HTRC 180
    Polk Monitor 70 Series 2 Fronts
    Polk CSi A6 Center
    Polk PSW505 Sub Woofer
    Polk Monitor 60 Series 2 Surrounds.
    Harman Kardon HTSK18 Back Ceiling Mounted
    PS3 Xbox
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  • mesquitehead
    mesquitehead Posts: 312
    edited August 2012
    Ordered my pair of Lsi15's for $849 yesterday!:exclaim:
    "Thats great... but how does it sound"
    http://www.burginmcdaniel.com/

    http://mixonline.com/gear/reviews/audio_burgin_mcdaniel_komit/

    Yamaha RX-A820 (networked with wireless bridge), Carver M-1.0t, Carver TFM-35, Carver C-1, Polk SDA1c's (x2 pair), Polk RTA 8tl's, Polk RTA 11tl's, Polk Monitor 5, Polk CS 400, Polk PSW 650, Rega Planar 3, Sony DVPNC555ES SACD/DVD, Panny 65" Plasma, Roku

    2007 Tundra 5.7 TRD DC
    Pioneer DEH-80PRS
    Polk SR6500
    SI BM 12" subs
    Zed Gladius
    Zed Deuce
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  • xftman
    xftman Posts: 153
    edited August 2012
    Newegg has on A9 on sale NEW for $499 twice last 2 months. Both time end up OOS.
    MAIN:
    Front- LsiM 707 (MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire),
    Center- lsiM 706,
    Surrounds- lsi F/X,
    Power sub PSW1000,
    Receiver- Harman Kardon Avr 3700,
    Amp - Emo XPR-5.

    Secondary (2.1):
    LsiM 703,
    HK Avr 3700,
    Yaqin MS-30L,
    Polk DSW-PRO 400.
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  • 62caddy
    62caddy Posts: 137
    edited August 2012
    To my knowledge and the last time I checked, the Newegg deal applied to the A9 in black, not cherry- as was the case for this eBay deal. I should've specified "RTiA9 (Cherry) in the thread header.

    At any rate, all 10 pairs were sold within 1 week of the listing so this offer is expired until next run. Wasn't happy about being charged state sales tax this time- PA being the tax-thirsty state that it is unfortunately.
    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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  • snake1
    snake1 Posts: 567
    edited August 2012
    62caddy wrote: »
    RTiA7- pair.

    Indistinguishable from new. Nary a scratch, mark or blemish.

    Pair of RTi12s in refurb condition and they are perfect! Id have said they were brand new units if i hadn't known better.
    AVR - Onkyo NR809
    500gb HD for MP3 and FLAC files
    Amp - Parasound 2250 - FOR SALE BTW!! PM me if interested!
    Mains - Polk RTi12 towers
    Center - CSi5
    Surround - FXiA6's
    Sub - psw505
    Movies and games - PS3
    TV - Toshiba 52" HD

    Every vehicle has one good nuetral drop in it
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  • snake1
    snake1 Posts: 567
    edited August 2012
    That was supposed to reply to the condition of refurb polk audio stuff.
    AVR - Onkyo NR809
    500gb HD for MP3 and FLAC files
    Amp - Parasound 2250 - FOR SALE BTW!! PM me if interested!
    Mains - Polk RTi12 towers
    Center - CSi5
    Surround - FXiA6's
    Sub - psw505
    Movies and games - PS3
    TV - Toshiba 52" HD

    Every vehicle has one good nuetral drop in it
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  • helloween
    helloween Posts: 1
    edited September 2012
    i want order that speaker but how cost shipping to Indonesia ....:(
    i only have Tsi300 ,in Indonesia Tsi and RTi series so expensive
    i buy Tsi300 for us$379
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  • jkg123
    jkg123 Posts: 114
    edited September 2012
    One other thought is waiting and looking in the For Sale section on the forums, good deals to be had
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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,990
    edited September 2012
    Pair of ebay/Polkdirect refurbed RTi A7s in black, $630 shipped! Arrived in perfect condition in original boxes on a pallet.
    Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED, Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga: LCR mids “Foamed & Plugged**”, inside* & out
    8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out
    *soldered **Rob the Man (Xschop) LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & Mids - 981, connected w/Monoprice Premiere ICs
    Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s
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  • chris23120
    chris23120 Posts: 95
    edited September 2012
    thats a great price!
    Samsung UN55C6500 55" LED
    Onkyo TX-NR3007
    Polk Audio RT5000
    -RT3000 front
    -CS1000 center
    -FX1000 dipole
    Polk Audio PSW1000 5.1 sub
    Polk Audio microPRO 4000 x2 5.2 subs:biggrin:
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  • snyderkv
    snyderkv Posts: 14
    edited September 2012
    Great find
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