Polk RTi10 stabilizer/outriggers

ziggy1971

I bought a used pair of RTi10's but, for some reason, didn't get the stabilizer/outriggers. I did get the cone shaped spikes though.
I'm wondering if I should order a set of the original outriggers for these speakers or go for some other options like making my own. Or perhaps even a tower speaker plinth.
What are the original outriggers made of? Plastic, aluminum, steel?
Thanx

polrbehr

They are plastic. The cones (spikes) screw into the outrigger directly, not sure if they will even fit in to the bottom of the speaker? Whether you use the spikes or not, get a set of the outriggers, especially if there is any danger of them being bumped into; they seem like they would be prone to tipping over.

ziggy1971

You mean to say the silver/gray bars (stabilizers/outriggers) are only made of plastic? If that's the case, I'll see what I can do to have something better manufactured.

Yes, the cones do screw into the bottom of the speaker. At least that's how I got them and have been using them for nearly a year. Luckily, I don't have any small kids or pets around so as to increase the risk of them tipping over.

polrbehr

ziggy1971 wrote: »

You mean to say the silver/gray bars (stabilizers/outriggers) are only made of plastic? If that's the case, I'll see what I can do to have something better manufactured.

If you know someone who can fabricate something out of solid wood or metal, give it a try. I suggested the factory outriggers because I know they will fit perfectly, and do what Polk designed them to do.

ziggy1971 wrote: »

Yes, the cones do screw into the bottom of the speaker. At least that's how I got them and have been using them for nearly a year. Luckily, I don't have any small kids or pets around so as to increase the risk of them tipping over.

I wasn't sure if the thread sizes were the same. And I would still get a set of outriggers no matter what type; accidents happen

msg

OE outriggers would probably be easiest and possibly even cheapest. Not like they were flimsy or anything. They're about an inch thick and they're reinforced.

You'll want to ask for outriggers, spikes, and fastening hardware. Polk CS should be able to help with all of those parts, get you prices, anyway.

trj

I have made outriggers from aluminum flat bars for my RTi8s, because I lost the originals. Much more stable and sturdy. I used 1/8" thickness aluminum bar from home depot. But I am going to order 1/4" bars and do them again.

Yes, you can order them from polk audio. But they are plastic and I didnt like the factory spikes anyway. If you are willing to work a little aluminum bars are a good option, probably cost you the same as factory outriggers. Just cut them, file them, drill them and tap for holes for spikes. I used m6 threaded spikes. Paint them if you want to. It was just a project for me but I really like how it turned out.