Which set is better ?

c_nitty
c_nitty Posts: 38
edited July 2013 in Vintage Speakers
Which is the better speakerAcoustic Research AR 226 PS $130, Polk rt800 $100 , or Polk rt7 $100 ?
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  • c_nitty
    c_nitty Posts: 38
    edited July 2013
    One at a time now.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2013
    The only one i have heard is the rt800. Very good for ht and not bad for music.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
    edited July 2013
    I will respond, I own a couple pair of Acoustic Research, and a several pair of Polks. Acoustic Research's glory years ended in the early 80's great speakers, however the newer offerings were subpar. I have heard the Rt7's and thought they sounded pretty good. I have not heard the Rt800's. are you looking for floor standers or smaller bookshelf type speakers. What is your use for these HT or Music? I would pick the Rt7's. You did start a similar thread earlier. Keep us informed on what you choose.
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  • c_nitty
    c_nitty Posts: 38
    edited July 2013
    DSkip wrote: »
    Russman once told me his favorite Polk was the RT7.
    Thanks for the info.
    gudnoyez wrote: »
    I will respond, I own a couple pair of Acoustic Research, and a several pair of Polks. Acoustic Research's glory years ended in the early 80's great speakers, however the newer offerings were subpar. I have heard the Rt7's and thought they sounded pretty good. I have not heard the Rt800's. are you looking for floor standers or smaller bookshelf type speakers. What is your use for these HT or Music? I would pick the Rt7's. You did start a similar thread earlier. Keep us informed on what you choose.
    I now have the cs400,rt1000p,and the fx500 just wanted to at to the system front high or surrounds.
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