RTi Line....

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by Willow
    If I had to set up another HT rig in our house I would go with the Athena's (shame on me) but I find they have a similar sound to the rti and they are less expensive.

    They are a steal at Audio Advisors price of $399/pr. Thats just insane given the quality/sound of that speaker. I love mine, and figure I'll have to get up into the $1500/pr zone to better them.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited December 2004
    Trust me I have been looking at the rti8 and retail here for 1K but their towers are much more affordable and their bookshelves dirt cheap
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  • dcarlson
    dcarlson Posts: 1,740
    edited December 2004
    Willoe, you need to get onto ebay and be patient. Or pay retail.

    Not exactly what you're looking for but.... http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=71571&item=5736845457&rd=1
    SDA-2a, Anthem Pre-2L, Anthem Amp 1, MF A324 DAC, Rotel RCD1070

    Senn HD650 Cardas, Mapletree Audio Ear+ HD2, Kimber KS1030, Bel Canto DAC2, M-Audio Transit, Laptop.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited December 2004
    I am being patient I have given up for now.....I was just saying I like the price of athena towers......and I will wait for the right time to buy the 8s for sure.....mostly cause $$$ says so
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by steveinaz
    I don't like the silver baffles on my Athena's either, thats why I keep the grills on...:D And I hate that they are black. I'm so tired of black speakers. My next speaker is going to be a natural wood color of some type, preferably cherry.

    Haha, I hear ya! I agree with the natural wood/cherry look. I would love for my next speakers to have a real wood look, and cherry always seems to be the best.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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    Epson 8700UB
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    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2004
    wow, those are nice looking RT800i's. The old Polk's with the raised area around the drivers, the blue woofers, and the real wood veneer, look really nice.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by audiobliss
    wow, those are nice looking RT800i's. The old Polk's with the raised area around the drivers, the blue woofers, and the real wood veneer, look really nice.

    they are.. i love mine.. in cherry wood. can't be beat. sorry, but i've never been attracted to all black/ebony speakers.. some color of natural wood always looks best to me.

    does natural wood come in ebony? :confused:
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    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited December 2004
    Maybe it's just the models I heard but the Athena's I heard sounded like complete butt!!! The one thing they did well was make the JBL Northridge speakers sound good, which is impressive considering how god aweful those sound. I'd take the RTi line over anything else in their price range right now, except maybe Energy Connessier (sp?) line.

    The problem here is that sound is subjective to the listener. What I hear and like is completely different from what someone else might like. Hell, Bose is still making speakers that people love...
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,775
    edited December 2004
    Not that I know of, but they do offer a Ebony stain...

    I like black speaker, wood speakers, etc etc

    But I think I am going to get some Deep Ocean color caps...looks good
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited December 2004
    Any body know where I can buy a set of LSi15s for a good price? I was debating on getting a set of them or the LSi9s and a sub for my living/listening room. The Rtis will do fine for the HT. I want this 3rd rig to be one hell of a blast for music only with a 2-channel amp and a cd changer. Lsi7s will do also. The only place I can find these is Crutchfield, but they want the highest retail price for the LSi series. It is a toss up between the LSi speakers and a widescreen TV.:confused:
    Main Set-up: 55" 120 hz Samsung LN55B650, Onkyo TX-SR806, Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva XPA-2, PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S560, Apple TV (160g), Panamax M5300-PM, Polk Audio CSi5, RTi10's, FXi3's, RTi4's, and SVS PB12 Plus

    Bedroom: Panasonic 50" S2 Plasma and Panasonic BD65 blu-ray player, Onkyo TX-SR707, Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-2, KEF IQ7's, IQc, IQ8Ds, and SVS PB10-ISD
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited December 2004
    Try ebay or audiogon.
    There is also a place in Jackson, TN that can get Polk at descent prices. I'll have to find the store later.
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited December 2004
    Thanks.
    Main Set-up: 55" 120 hz Samsung LN55B650, Onkyo TX-SR806, Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva XPA-2, PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S560, Apple TV (160g), Panamax M5300-PM, Polk Audio CSi5, RTi10's, FXi3's, RTi4's, and SVS PB12 Plus

    Bedroom: Panasonic 50" S2 Plasma and Panasonic BD65 blu-ray player, Onkyo TX-SR707, Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-2, KEF IQ7's, IQc, IQ8Ds, and SVS PB10-ISD
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  • awolski
    awolski Posts: 1
    edited December 2004
    :mad:
    I currently own RTi12 and... they're WONDERFUL. For Home Theatre - I'd say even more than perfect (especially in not a big room). Even music sounds great.
    :D
    So stop posting such unfair opinions.
    Peace
    Onkyo HT-R510
    Center Infinity Entra Two
    Front Polk RTi12
    Monster Cables THX Ultra
    Onkyo Subwoofer 150W
    Sony Grand Wega LCD KDF-50WE655
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited December 2004
    Didn't know people couldn't have differing opinions... Hmmmmmm
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,775
    edited December 2004
    Heck, not sure what that newbie is talking about - his post totally agreed with all my posts above...funny funny stuff
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited December 2004
    I have or have had 25s, 55s, and 70s in my HT but my next step will be to either Lsi or to Onix Rockets. I really like the Vifa tweeter sound.
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • GaryZ06
    GaryZ06 Posts: 317
    edited December 2004
    I have the RTi line for my HT setup and I am very happy with them.

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    Panasonic 50" Plasma + Pioneer 6010
    Toshiba XA2 HD-DVD
    Panasonic BD30 Blu-Ray
    Pioneer 1014
    Polk RTi12 (front)...Polk CSi5 (center)
    Polk RTi4 (rear)...Velodyne DLS 5000-R Sub
    3 Outlaw M-200 Amps
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2004
    Looks good Gary....and why do you have the back of my house on your TV?!

    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2004
    nice set-up, Gary. Just curious, does the 'Z06; in your s/n mean you have a Corvette Z06 in your garage?

    Looks good Gary....and why do you have the back of my house on your TV?!


    ROFL.....you shouldn't have added that 'j/k'.....lol
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited December 2004
    A Z06 in the garage,a Plasma on the wall,with 12's and a 5 to boot...That's what I call "Livin the good life"

    I also have the 12's and a 5,great combo...
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2004
    whoa....you're sayin' that you have a Z06?!?!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited December 2004
    No,not me,I was just bs'in about Garys handle,we just have some speakers in common!!! I've got a Harley in the garage...
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2004
    hahahaha....well, no 'fense.....but no Harley comes close to a Z06.....:p
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • GaryZ06
    GaryZ06 Posts: 317
    edited December 2004
    Yes guys I have a Z06 and here it is out of the garage

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    No garage queen here...

    picture.JPG
    Panasonic 50" Plasma + Pioneer 6010
    Toshiba XA2 HD-DVD
    Panasonic BD30 Blu-Ray
    Pioneer 1014
    Polk RTi12 (front)...Polk CSi5 (center)
    Polk RTi4 (rear)...Velodyne DLS 5000-R Sub
    3 Outlaw M-200 Amps
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by audiobliss
    hahahaha....well, no 'fense.....but no Harley comes close to a Z06.....:p

    Typically if you're riding a Harley, you don't give a damn about a Z06....although it's very nice.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited December 2004
    This is the Harley I was talkin about...Nice Vette Gary
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  • GaryZ06
    GaryZ06 Posts: 317
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by Mike Reeter
    This is the Harley I was talkin about...Nice Vette Gary

    Thanks dude....Supercharged Harley if I am not mistaken.
    Panasonic 50" Plasma + Pioneer 6010
    Toshiba XA2 HD-DVD
    Panasonic BD30 Blu-Ray
    Pioneer 1014
    Polk RTi12 (front)...Polk CSi5 (center)
    Polk RTi4 (rear)...Velodyne DLS 5000-R Sub
    3 Outlaw M-200 Amps
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2004
    Well.....ok.....still like the Z06.....lol

    Tell me you beat the Trans-Am, right? Is it stock? How fast will it do the 1/4 mile? What kind of rubber are you running? How long have you had it?

    Looks real sweet.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by GaryZ06
    Thanks dude....Supercharged Harley if I am not mistaken.

    I'd bet the Dodge SRT-10 would give it a run for its money....



    but, man; nice truck....looks real nice....
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited December 2004
    Yes,Blower...If your real nice about it,I'll give ya a hole shot!!!
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