Rti6 vs Rti-A3... any difference?

jmitchnh
jmitchnh Posts: 31
edited May 2013 in Speakers
I currently own a pair of Rti 6s and love them but the shape and style of the A3s are calling me. Anyone have any experience listening to both? Other than the cabinetry, is there any significant difference to the drivers, x-overs, etc or is it purely cosmetic? Thanks!
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited May 2013
    V3R says the crossovers are different between the RTi's and A's. The A's are supose to be a little less bright from what I have been told.
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
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    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited May 2013
    Well the two best ways to find out are 1. Listen to both and if that isn't possible then read stereophiles review of both focusing on the measurements. If I recall correctly they both have similar high frequency bumps that produce that bright sound that people refer to. I prefer the rt25i myself.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited May 2013
    The majority of the changes are actually in the midbass and bass circuits. Fwiw
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  • jmitchnh
    jmitchnh Posts: 31
    edited May 2013
    Hmmmmmmmm. Any way to get a look at the crossover schematics of the two? I'm curious to see what they may have changed :question:
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  • Poolgod69
    Poolgod69 Posts: 184
    edited May 2013
    What are you pairing them with? Is this your main speakers with a sub?

    I heard but cannot confirm that the RTi6 can be used with stands pretty easily but you will have to make some mods for the A3's.
    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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