Finally the infamous RTi70!!!

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TheMaster
TheMaster Posts: 184
edited December 2003 in Speakers
I was at my local e store last night checking out these rti70(pair opened box) on sale for $179.00 each. It was one of the two pairs(the other pair is $230 each) that they've used for the show room. I did not have any interest on buying the speakers because of the fact that I just got the fxi30s and rti38s and also the wife will kill me:( .

They were in excellent condition except for two light scratches on the side (I could easily cover it with sharpies). The manager who sold me the fxi30 and 38 must have recognized me and asked me if I am willing to take them home for $200.00 out the door?

Seconds after, I was thinking of any valid reasons that I have not yet told the wife. I must convince her why these speakers by the way, were then resting at the backseat of my car, on our way home, were worth buying (not to mention the deal that I just got:D )

So say no more, I spent the whole night placing them up in the living room. Today, I calibrated and tested them together with the rest of their brothers. I was blown away with the result that heard. Wooohoooh!!! Gotta go back and play a couple more songs before the wife and the son come home:)

Pictures will be updated soon!

Glenn
HT:

DENON AVR-3803
DENON DVM-1805
SONY DVP-NS300

SONY 36' HDTV Wega

ADCOM GFA-555
ADCOM GFA-555
ADCOM GFA-2535
ADCOM ACE-515

POLK RTi70's (Bi-Amped)
POLK CSi40
POLK FXi30's
POLK RTi38's
POLK CSi20
POLK PSW 450
SVS PB2 Plus

2 CH Stereo:

AudioSource Pre/Amp 1
Hafler DH-500
Sony CDP-CX235
Monster Cable HTS3500

SDA SRS 2.3tl
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  • Fireman99
    Fireman99 Posts: 129
    edited November 2003
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    Good to hear another satisfied Polk-a-holic =)
    Enjoy and good luck with the wife!
    Dan
    Recever AVR 8000
    Amp PA 4000
    CDR 26
    Mains RTI 150 Bi wired
    Center CSI 40 Bi wired
    Surround FXI 30
    Rear RTI 4
    Sub PSW 140
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited November 2003
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    She's gonna be pissed!

    But I bet your set up sounds good!

    Where should we send the "Get Well Soon" Cards?;)
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited November 2003
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    Buy her a little something, it will help deflect her anger.

    Regards,
    PolkThug
    Never Forget
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,880
    edited November 2003
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    No further communication by master at midnight. I'd say his wife isn't happy, poor guy.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited November 2003
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    A moment of silence please for our fallen brother.:(

    Hey! Maybe she's happy....Ya know....REALLY happy!;)
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • TheMaster
    TheMaster Posts: 184
    edited November 2003
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    :D Don't raise that flag half way down just yet sodiers, the fallen man is back on his feet ( a little hurt, but will manage to fight on :) ). She loves the speakers. I guess she was disapointed when I sold the RTi100s but more relieved when she heard the 70s. So we're back in business fellas. I can't wait to show them to my families and friends for my son's 5th year birth day this Saturday.
    No further communication by master at midnight. I'd say his wife isn't happy, poor guy.

    Hehe, TheMaster gave her a good work out on purpose before bed to get some good quality time with the new member of the family;)

    Glenn

    I used to be one of them, the normal people. Now they say to me "..man, you're sick. You need to see a doctor for that addiction"
    HT:

    DENON AVR-3803
    DENON DVM-1805
    SONY DVP-NS300

    SONY 36' HDTV Wega

    ADCOM GFA-555
    ADCOM GFA-555
    ADCOM GFA-2535
    ADCOM ACE-515

    POLK RTi70's (Bi-Amped)
    POLK CSi40
    POLK FXi30's
    POLK RTi38's
    POLK CSi20
    POLK PSW 450
    SVS PB2 Plus

    2 CH Stereo:

    AudioSource Pre/Amp 1
    Hafler DH-500
    Sony CDP-CX235
    Monster Cable HTS3500

    SDA SRS 2.3tl
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,880
    edited November 2003
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    Ah, good news from the front. :D

    BTW, we are the normal people, it's those other folks that have problems.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • thehalo8
    thehalo8 Posts: 127
    edited November 2003
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    After I bought my RTi70's and brought them home without the wife’s knowledge, I was in some trouble. She has wanted a nice digital camera........a day later I spent more money on a new digital camera than I did on my speakers!!!! Bottom line, it cost me $1,300 do get my RTi70's added to my setup. The wife is happy with her camera, I am happy with my home theatre, but the check book is not happy when that bill comes every month :( At least we got both on 12 months no interest at CC. Here is a picture of my fronts; taken with the new camera :) Since I took this picture she has added trees, plants, candles......

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    Mains: Polk RTi70's
    Center: Polk CSi40
    Surrounds: Polk TC60i's
    Sub: Polk PSW505
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-DS696
    TV: Samsung HLS 5687W 56"
    DVD: Sony DVP S5300
    Protection: Monster HTS 3600
    Backup Battery: Belkin AP3080010
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  • hank1105
    hank1105 Posts: 63
    edited November 2003
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    Yeah the WAF is always an issue. You have two options:

    (1) Buy a few chick flick movies and cd's, show how much better Julia Roberts sounds in DTS or 5.1 sound.

    (2) After she starts yelling just play some really loud Metalica, most likely not the best option.

    Hey just thought of another option, compliment the way should looks one day - that is free :)

    All in all I am just kidding around, the RTi70's are awesome, I love my speakers and my wife.

    Hank
    My 7.1 System:

    Fronts: Polk RTi70's
    Center: Polk CSi40
    Surround Sides: Polk FXi50's
    Surround Backs: Polk RTi38's
    Sub: SVS PB1-ISD

    Receiver: Sony STR-DA7ES

    SAT Receiver: Sony SAT 200B
    HDTV: Panasonic CT-36HX42
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited November 2003
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    You need a name change. ESPECIALLY if "The Master" is going to give you grief about those speakers.


    George Grand (of the Jersey Grand's)
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  • Bluescale
    Bluescale Posts: 3
    edited November 2003
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    Originally posted by hank1105
    ...I love my speakers and my wife.

    Interesting that the speakers are mentioned first...
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  • hank1105
    hank1105 Posts: 63
    edited November 2003
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    I knew I was going to hear that ;)
    My 7.1 System:

    Fronts: Polk RTi70's
    Center: Polk CSi40
    Surround Sides: Polk FXi50's
    Surround Backs: Polk RTi38's
    Sub: SVS PB1-ISD

    Receiver: Sony STR-DA7ES

    SAT Receiver: Sony SAT 200B
    HDTV: Panasonic CT-36HX42
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited November 2003
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    Originally posted by hank1105
    Yeah the WAF is always an issue. You have two options:

    (1) Buy a few chick flick movies and cd's, show how much better Julia Roberts sounds in DTS or 5.1 sound.

    Hank

    ya know Hank? i borrowed a good **** the other night and tried to explain the SVS system I had made it that much more realistic...; unfortunately she did not go for it:eek:

    Twin:p
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • dcarlson
    dcarlson Posts: 1,740
    edited November 2003
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    LOL, oh man.... :D:D:D:D:D
    SDA-2a, Anthem Pre-2L, Anthem Amp 1, MF A324 DAC, Rotel RCD1070

    Senn HD650 Cardas, Mapletree Audio Ear+ HD2, Kimber KS1030, Bel Canto DAC2, M-Audio Transit, Laptop.
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  • hank1105
    hank1105 Posts: 63
    edited December 2003
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    Oh boy, was the "chick flick" at least in 5.1 ;)
    My 7.1 System:

    Fronts: Polk RTi70's
    Center: Polk CSi40
    Surround Sides: Polk FXi50's
    Surround Backs: Polk RTi38's
    Sub: SVS PB1-ISD

    Receiver: Sony STR-DA7ES

    SAT Receiver: Sony SAT 200B
    HDTV: Panasonic CT-36HX42
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