Polk RTi12's in Frys ad.

friggy
friggy Posts: 66
edited December 2012 in Speakers
Frys is selling a pair of Polk RTi12's with a 8" 300watt sub for $750. Sounds like a pretty good deal but I have no idea how the RTi's are. I have the RTi10's so I figure they are a step up above them. So any opinions on these speakers, are comparable to my RTi10's. I've been over on "Electronis" pages and with some help decided I need to upgrade my sub before anything else but this has got my attention.
Panasonic 50"
Panasonic BPD 50
Marantz 6007
B&W CM9
B&W CM2BG
CM 1's
HSU 3MK4
XPA 5
Post edited by friggy on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2012
    what does your system consist of?
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • friggy
    friggy Posts: 66
    edited December 2012
    I currently have Polk RTi10's as my towers.....I was wondering if these a much better speaker than mine. I'm sure they're betterbut not sure if they're that much better. I thought it looked like a pretty good deal also.
    Panasonic 50"
    Panasonic BPD 50
    Marantz 6007
    B&W CM9
    B&W CM2BG
    CM 1's
    HSU 3MK4
    XPA 5
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • blehmbo
    blehmbo Posts: 179
    edited December 2012
    From hearing the RTi A9s and A7s (successors to the RTi12 and 10) side by side, it sounded to me as if the A9s had a fuller and cleaner sounding mid range when compared to the A7s. Take it for what it's worth since they were both powered by an AVR that probably wasn't driving them to their full potential.

    Is it possible for you to listen to them yourself? What are you powering your 10s with?
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • friggy
    friggy Posts: 66
    edited December 2012
    Marantz 6007. I think I am going wait for awhile before buying new towers, right now my needs are a sub and amp.
    Panasonic 50"
    Panasonic BPD 50
    Marantz 6007
    B&W CM9
    B&W CM2BG
    CM 1's
    HSU 3MK4
    XPA 5
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,473
    edited December 2012
    IMO, that's a pretty killer deal. And yes, also IMO the 12's are worth the upgrade over the 10's. You could consider; purchasing the deal, sell your 10's and new sub and get a better sub or an amp to drive your new 12's. With the right amount of power, you can bring some pretty good floor thumping bass from the 12's.

    Of course it's no match for a monster sub, but it could get you by for now??????????????????
    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
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • friggy
    friggy Posts: 66
    edited December 2012
    That is a good idea also....I still have to think about it.
    Panasonic 50"
    Panasonic BPD 50
    Marantz 6007
    B&W CM9
    B&W CM2BG
    CM 1's
    HSU 3MK4
    XPA 5
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • snake1
    snake1 Posts: 567
    edited December 2012
    If it were me, I'd think about upgrading to the 12s and using my 10s to power the surround channels (since you have them). The setup would require a good size space and also some amplification for them but I think it'd be stellar.
    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
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • -Stanley-
    -Stanley- Posts: 44
    edited December 2012
    No stock at the Fry's in my area. Every time they have a killer deal like that they have no stock.
    Doubt they send more than a few to the store. At least the one in my area.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • friggy
    friggy Posts: 66
    edited December 2012
    Same here...out of stock.
    Panasonic 50"
    Panasonic BPD 50
    Marantz 6007
    B&W CM9
    B&W CM2BG
    CM 1's
    HSU 3MK4
    XPA 5
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter