Monitor 60 vs RTi8

northhillca
northhillca Posts: 6
edited July 2013 in Speakers
I am upgrading from RM6900 and trying to pick between a set of used RTi8 vs brand new Monitor 60. They cost exactly same. From reading posts here, RTi seems to be everyone's favorite but I am splitting hair since Monitor 60 has rave reviews as well on internet and they are new. They will be used for a mix of movies and music. I hate to torture myself again in few years with this selection process when there is no right answer (more like the personality test - its not possible to fail it and results are moderately diagnostic at best) and stores don't carry two side by side in Canada. Thanks in advance for the input.
Post edited by northhillca on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited July 2013
    I've owned both, go with the Rti8 it is honestly a better all around speaker.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • plainoledave
    plainoledave Posts: 408
    edited July 2013
    rti8
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • inson71
    inson71 Posts: 90
    edited July 2013
    Rti8. I love mine!
    Onkyo Pr-sc 5509
    Parasound 2250/Parasound 5125
    SVS PB 12 Plus
    Denon DBP-2012 Bluray
    Polk RTI 8, CSI 3, 4 FXI 3
    Sony 55" LCD
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2013
    Welcome to Club Polk!

    If we were comparing M-70s to Rti-8s there might be some wiggle room for a little debate, but M-60s to Rti-8s. DEFINITELY the Rti-8s!

    Enjoy!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,467
    edited July 2013
    If curiosity needs to kill the cat, post in CL if you've got one. Advertise your dilemma and see if any owners would put you up for a demo.
    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
  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,002
    edited July 2013
    RTI8's......all day.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,467
    edited July 2013
    and all night
    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