Opinions RT vs RTi

gacole2000

Hello,

I wanted to get some feedback and see if anyone had upgraded their RT's to RTi's. Is it worth the $? In your opinion, what was the upside/difference between the 2 models?

Thanks for any input, it is appreciated!

Greg

HBombToo

I rebuilt my 55 to 55i's(surround duty) so they matched my i series in the front. I played them and tested in front for a comparison and to be honest I did not hear a difference. The only advantage was that now all the speakers match... so one less thing to stress over;)

HBomb

gacole2000

Thanks Henry, I always appreciate your input. I would have to do all of my speakers, so this would be quite an endeavor. So in your opinion, cost/benefit ratio is low?

Have a great weekend- Greg

spyderman

The RTi's have the really cool looking blue metalic driver... I've owned both and couldn't hear the diff. Could just be my ears though...

I still miss my 55's. I wounder why Polk won't replace that line?

VR3

Because the 55 didnt sell......

The RT** line, depends on which one you are talking about...

There are two RT lines

RT3, 5, 7, etc

RT35, RT25, RT55, etc

The RT 3, 5 use a different tweeter use a different tweeter than the rest of the line (3, 5 use a Polymer, the rest of that line uses a Tri-Lam). There are VERY noticeable differences in the polymer and the Tri-Lam. To me the tri-lam dosnt hold AS MUCH detail as the Polymer in the snare, cymbal, and acoustic guitar region. Just my opinion.

THe RT25, 35, 55 to the 25i, 35i, 55i -- There are woofer and crossover/cabinet changes I believe. The tweeters are relatively the same, therefore should sound pretty similar. I think both series use Tri-Lams. I could be wrong, Polk dosnt really provide any information on them, and were before I got into this hobby.

The RT25i, 35i, 55i vs the RTi28, RTi38, etc -- I believe the differences are HUGE. ESPECIALLY in the high end. This is my opinion only, but the silk loses alot of detail in comparison of the tri-lam. It sounds overly bright, harsh and muffled in comparison. Again, just my opinion. The differences are huge.

The RTi4, RTi6, etc vs the RTi28, RTi38, etc -- The differences are the same as above. The new line comes back with the detail in the high end. Not as harsh, better mids/soundstage. Again, all my opinion.

The RTi4, RTi6 line seems to trait back to the first RT line with the 3 and 5. With the Polymer tweeters. Which is no surprise as the new line uses Silk/Polymer.

My favorite RT line by far is the first RT line, as I own the 5 and I like its sound pretty much over the rest.

Just my take.

Each line sounds different, for better or worse is up to you.

HBombToo

Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3

THe RT25, 35, 55 to the 25i, 35i, 55i -- There are woofer and crossover/cabinet changes I believe. The tweeters are relatively the same, therefore should sound pretty similar. I think both series use Tri-Lams. I could be wrong, Polk dosnt really provide any information on them, and were before I got into this hobby.

You got that backward bucko.... I called Ken and ordered all my parts on Kens reccomendation thus Polk sent me 2 new tweeters and a crossovers for my pair of 55i's.

I did not hear a HUGE difference PERIOD.

Greg the cost benefit ratio is way low IMHO. BTW hows that SVS?:D If you posted somewhere I'm afraid I missed it.

HBomb

VR3

Well like I said, I thought it was something like that

HBombToo

Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
Well like I said, I thought it was something like that

I guess you have a case of dyslexia lately champ...

HBomb

VR3

well sheat the woofs ARE different... ---- One is Black, the Other is BLUE...

HBombToo

Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
well sheat the woofs ARE different... ---- One is Black, the Other is BLUE...

are you saying Polk ripped me off

What is ya... Ignant

HBomb

smglbrth

Well HBomb, like you said, one less thing to stress over. Are you still stressing over those "plastic thingy's"........:(

HBombToo

Originally posted by smglbrth
Well HBomb, like you said, one less thing to stress over. Are you still stressing over those "plastic thingy's"........:(

No Sir:D I carefully removed them and cleaned all glue off. Then I bought a case af Armour All and gve them a good soaking. PERIOD

1/4Twin

VR3

GET ER DUN

gacole2000

Henry,

Loving the SVS! I just need to get rid of the wife for a day or so!

Night and day from my old CT-100

Thanks again- Greg

brody05

Hi, I thought I would add my two cents as in the RT55 thread.
I have a pair of RT2000i in the rear and also some RT55i's, I bought these at the time of the change over between the two 'series' and had both at home at the same time. I can say that there was a big difference, from memory the crossover freq was brought down in the RT..i range but I clearly remember that the rt..i series was much better in the imaging and soundstaging department, they really 'opened up' with the lower cross over frequency, but as I have always thought and said, if it sounds good to you that is all that matters. I hope this helps in some small way.
Cheers
Brody:)