RT55 - Should I Grab Em'?

glemay
glemay Posts: 574
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Hi Everyone,

Well, as some of you might be aware, I'm looking for a sub for my second system. While browsing the used market, I came across some RT55's. I've heard lots about the RT55i's and they have almost become mythical to me as I have heard so much but never actually seen or heard a pair. So my question is, I have the opportunity to pick up this pair for $150. Should I grab them? What should I look out for? One thing that worries me is I won't actually be able to hear them as we would be meeting part way. What do you guys think?

This hobby really gets you hooked and I can't figure out where to stop... :smiley:
Main System:
Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

Second System:
Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • honestaquarian
    honestaquarian Posts: 3,207
    Audiophilia Nervosa
    A disease of the wallet.
    I mostly afflicts men,however a few women get it as well (*and there ain't no cure*)
    I picked up a used pair on eBay,so of course I did not get the opportunity to listen to them first. For a hundred and fifty bucks if they ain't working it won't be a huge loss.However if they ARE it will be a HUGE gain!! The bass capabilities of these things in a small room with that power port is AMAZING!
    Unless you are a died in the wool bass head you will not miss a sub with these.
    Cheap tip; Easy upgrade to 55i status.Change the 5502 tweeters to the 5506's if you can find them.
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