Can't decide - help me

sid369
sid369 Posts: 34
edited May 2013 in Speakers
So I had another thread where you guys recommended the polk rtia7 and I was et on those until I found out about the infinity.

Here is what is bothering me, I am trying to justify the cost vs. what I am getting.

I can get the polk for

RTiA7 - $720 / pair
RTIA6 - $355
FXIA6 - $335

Total - $1410

Infinity frys deal

P363- $244
P363 $244 surround 9 use as surround as well as the stands would cost for the bookshelves)
c351 - $200

Total - $688


I am happy with my HTIB, so wouldn't I be satisfied with the infinity which comes out cheaper. I will also add sub and the reviews say that it will be able to fill large space.

I know this is a polk forum, but do any of you have any experience with the p363 speakers.
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  • eclypse
    eclypse Posts: 595
    edited May 2013
    Head to Frys and check it out to see if your getting new speakers or floor models.. They had LSi on sale weeks ago and I remember people saying at the end all they had were beat up floor models.

    No idea how they sound but I guess they are 3 way speakers that remind me of the LSiM with its small mid range driver near the tweeter.
    Full 5 channel set of Polk Audio
    Fronts - LSiM 705
    Center - LSiM 706c
    Sides - LSiM 703
    Mits WD-82842 82" DLP 3DTV
    Denon AVR-3313CI Receiver
    Emotiva stealth DC-1
    Emotiva XPA-2/Fronts XPA-3 Center-surrounds
    Oppo 103

    Loving the new Family! :)
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited May 2013
    You won't know until you listen for yourself; so going to Frys is a good suggestion. If the Infinitys sound to you just as good as you can't justify the extra cost of the Polks, there's your answer!
    Jake
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  • pretorios
    pretorios Posts: 39
    edited May 2013
    You could save some coin on Polk's eBay store (refurbished) if you don't mind slightly different models.

    I got these:
    Pair of rti10's (similar to rtia7) for 658 & rti5 (similar to rtia6) for 225.

    According to some folks, however, the rti's and rtia's sound different even though they have (presumably) identical circuitry. Different body styling, though. I have no frame of reference as I haven't listened to either one, yet.
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited May 2013
    sid369 wrote: »
    So I had another thread where you guys recommended the polk rtia7 and I was et on those until I found out about the infinity.

    Here is what is bothering me, I am trying to justify the cost vs. what I am getting.

    I can get the polk for

    RTiA7 - $720 / pair
    RTIA6 - $355
    FXIA6 - $335

    Total - $1410

    Infinity frys deal

    P363- $244
    P363 $244 surround 9 use as surround as well as the stands would cost for the bookshelves)
    c351 - $200

    Total - $688


    I am happy with my HTIB, so wouldn't I be satisfied with the infinity which comes out cheaper. I will also add sub and the reviews say that it will be able to fill large space.

    I know this is a polk forum, but do any of you have any experience with the p363 speakers.

    The price is bothering you right now but after you settle for the cheaper ones, your "What if's" will bother you later on. Got to love the upgrade bug.
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited May 2013
    Rti10 cover is different than A7, as is the whole line fwiw
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited May 2013
    Crossover
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • RamZet
    RamZet Posts: 792
    edited May 2013
    Check out the motion 12 from Martin Logan.
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882981006
    B&W CM9Classé Sigma
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited May 2013
    I am happy with my HTIB

    You can't be that happy otherwise you wouldn't be in the market for new speakers, right?

    So what do you plan on using to drive whatever speakers you buy?
    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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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,002
    edited May 2013
    Hopefully it won't be the receiver from the HTIB.

    The Polk system your looking at will fill a larger room with sound. If you have a HTIB now and your room is on the smaller side it may be over kill for you. Also the costs of a good receiver might be something you haven't figured on either. Since your currently happy with your HTIB, maybe best to wait on buying anything and do more home work, save a few more coins.
    HT SYSTEM-
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    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

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    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    edited May 2013
    RamZet wrote: »
    Check out the motion 12 from Martin Logan.
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882981006
    I heard the 1st gen amd thought they were just "ok" but I hear these are better. I really want to listen to this newer line.

    I say go listen to the Polks, the Infinitys, and the JBL Studios and let your ears decide. How often do you buy speakers?
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  • Bob in WI
    Bob in WI Posts: 155
    edited May 2013
    You could save some coin on Polk's eBay store (refurbished) Got my Monitors from Polk E Bay store & they were brand spanking new in the original packing. Probably just overstock. My experience with the Polk on line store has been extremely positive.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2013
    stop focusing on price and start focusing on sound. If you can get your ears on them choose the one that you like the sound of the most.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Poolgod69
    Poolgod69 Posts: 184
    edited May 2013
    http://stores.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-Direct

    you can go here and see if any of these float your boat.... :smile:
    Marantz SR 5010
    Kenwood DR-V5070
    Polk RTi A9- Mains
    CSI A6- Center
    Elemental Designs A2-300 Subwoofer
    Panamax M4300-PM Power Conditioner

    Working on updating my set up :rolleyes:
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  • pretorios
    pretorios Posts: 39
    edited May 2013
    Bob in WI wrote: »
    You could save some coin on Polk's eBay store (refurbished) Got my Monitors from Polk E Bay store & they were brand spanking new in the original packing. Probably just overstock. My experience with the Polk on line store has been extremely positive.

    I just got mine today. They look brand new.
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  • eclypse
    eclypse Posts: 595
    edited May 2013
    I wish it was possible like back in a day to just walk into a local store and hear a bunch of different gear.. worlds a different place today then 10 years ago thanks to the internet.
    Full 5 channel set of Polk Audio
    Fronts - LSiM 705
    Center - LSiM 706c
    Sides - LSiM 703
    Mits WD-82842 82" DLP 3DTV
    Denon AVR-3313CI Receiver
    Emotiva stealth DC-1
    Emotiva XPA-2/Fronts XPA-3 Center-surrounds
    Oppo 103

    Loving the new Family! :)
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