Rti4, Rti6, or Rti8?

johnny_utah

so here is my question...

I recently purchased the CSi3 center channel to replace a Sony center that I had, and I am very pleased with he sound. I want to replace my front and rear speakers now. I can’t decide wether to get RTi4’s, RTi6’s, or RTi8’s for the front speakers. I know that I am going to get the 4’s for the back. I have a great Infinity 12” sub that gives me plenti-o-bass, so I want as much clarity out of the fronts a possible. Will I get better sound clarity out of the 4’s, 6’s, or 8’s? I have an Onkyo 601 receiver that I love. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

steveinaz

I would go with the Rti6 or 8, depending on what you want to spend and the room you have available. Since you already have a good sub, why not get the midrange clarity of 2-way? (Rti6). They handle plenty of good clean power, they would be my personal pick...

Willow

I would go the 6 way as well I have the 4 and now wish I had the 6. Once you get them be sure to drop the jumpers and make your own......but one thing at a time.

AsSiMiLaTeD

Do you do music or HT primarily? That may be a factor as well...

I'd definitely go with either the 6 or 8. How big is the room they're going in?

johnny_utah

The size of the room is about 14' x 18' or so. It will be used 95% for HT but my wife will occasionally listen to the radio.

what does this mean "Once you get them be sure to drop the jumpers and make your own" gotta link to another thread?

Willow

http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=17627

AsSiMiLaTeD

Originally posted by johnny_utah
The size of the room is about 14' x 18' or so. It will be used 95% for HT but my wife will occasionally listen to the radio.

honestly I'd just go for the RTi6s...

johnny_utah

why are you leaning toward the 6's? Are they really better than the 8's?

PolkWannabie

Most of us feel they are ...

AsSiMiLaTeD

I personally like the sound better from those bookshelf speakers...

johnny_utah

"Once you get them be sure to drop the jumpers and make your own"

I looked at the thread above. What exactly does that do? Is it needed if you are going directly from a receiver to the speakers? Is it necessary for the Rti6's?

johnny_utah

also thanks for everyones replies. I feel a lot better about getting the RTi6's now.

Willow

it's not required but it will help, and its not that tough his was just very well done. Mine are well done but with no banana plugs just bare 12awg wire.

steveinaz

Johnny_Utah:

One drawback of tower speakers (most, but not all) is that larger cabinets tend to be more sensitive to resonance. It's easier to make a small cabinet stiffer, less resonant; also, removing the resonance of big woofers sharing a cabinet with midrange/tweeter drivers can also enhance soundstaging and articulation in these frequencies.

As with everything, there are tradeoffs; small enclosure--less bass but better articulation; large enclosure--compromised midrange/highs but deeper bass. Of course these limitations can be overcome; and this is what you pay for in the "mega-buck" speaker bracket.

WJE

I picked the RTi8 speakers over the RTi6s. I'm glad I did. If I had picked the RTi6s, I'm sure I would kick myself for not getting the bigger speakers.

As each week goes by, my RTi8s keep sounding better and better. Last night, I had some Boney James in about 10:00 P.M. and the sounds were so good. I actually thought my neighbor was going to come over and tell me to turn it down because I'm running 2 subs.

The sound stage is incredible with these speakers.

tasdisr

I like the Rti6. I just purchased a pair of Rti6's , a Csi3 center speaker and a psw 404 subwoofer and I am very pleased with
the sound of the Rti6's.

Belling

I can see why the RTi6 would be a better speaker than the RTi4 for 2 channel stereo, but would it make any difference in 5.1 surround? They both have the same tweeter. The only difference seems to be that the RTi6 has a larger mid/woofer and goes down to 40hz rather than the 50hz of th RTi4. But if you set your sub at 80hz or 100hz (I can't set the sub out on my AVR below 100hz) why would the RTi6 be any better than the RTi4?

AsSiMiLaTeD

Originally posted by Belling
I can see why the RTi6 would be a better speaker than the RTi4 for 2 channel stereo, but would it make any difference in 5.1 surround? They both have the same tweeter. The only difference seems to be that the RTi6 has a larger mid/woofer and goes down to 40hz rather than the 50hz of th RTi4. But if you set your sub at 80hz or 100hz (I can't set the sub out on my AVR below 100hz) why would the RTi6 be any better than the RTi4?

Becuase you have more of your sound coming from the directional speakers in the front. But the main advantage it has is for audio...

Early B.

If these speakers are mainly for HT, get the 8's. It's best for the boom factor.

PolkWannabie

Originally posted by Early B.
It's best for the boom factor.

Ughhh ... he's got a sub which hopefully is doing the low end well as opposed to doing anything boom related.

Willow

just save your cash go with the 6's you have a sub for the low frequencies the mids on the 4's are good but better on the 6's don't go with the 8's