RT55i - BrandNamez says it's discont'd?

ncstatesman

I got his e-mail from BrandNamez saying the RT55i is no longer . . . is this true?


> "BrandNamez.com - Customer Service Department" <customerservice@brandnamez.com> 03/04/02 09:36AM >>>

Dear Consumer:

We were advised recently that POLK AUDIO RT55I has been discontinued and the new shipment of those units will not arrive. Currently, there is no replacement model available for POLK RT55I and POLK has not informed us of any plans to release the replacement model. However, we currently running a special on the following, KLIPSCH 2-WAY BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS, 100-400 WATTS => Model SB-3 - Special Price $309.00/pair (Regular Price $450.00). This unit is Brand New (Grade A), Unopened and is currently in stock.

juice21

yep, this model is gone, and no replacement...

ncstatesman

except for some left at crutchfield maybe . . . so, for side surrounds I'm left with the option of a f/x500i, or RTi38 . . .

I have the 400i center and 800i's upfront, would mixing in one of new bookshelf spkrs models w/their new silk tweeters be a problem w/the 400i/800i's I now have?

lax01

ncstatesman: I seriously doubt that you will hear the difference since timbre isn't as important as in the front sound stage. I have the f/x300i in the rear with 1000i and 400i in the front and really can't notice the difference. But when I want to upgrade, I will be SOL too, so I will go with the new models.

dbournival

What about Rt35i's in the back? You would have the same main driver (1) and tweeter. I use Rt1000i's and Cs400i in the front and 35 as rears. It is a mixed use system (H/t & music) It seems to work pretty well. You can pick th 35's up for $300 at crutchfield. I got mine at a local shop for $269.

OrangeToupee

Side surrounds? I would think that you might prefer the f/x500i's to the 55i's anyway. Like dbournival said, though, you can't go wrong with a pair of 35i's ... I'm listening to a pair right now and rather enjoying myself.

juice21

i am also using rt35i's now for side surrounds, and they work fine in that position, although, if i find a good deal on f/x500's or rt55i's, they will get replaced...:D

johnnyamerika

I was almost thinking about trading in my 1000s for a pair of 55s and a velodyne cht-12, but I've decided to wait till the Lsi's arrive and drop a bit in price. I wonder if I should pick up some 55s while they're still somewhat available?

ncstatesman

Juice,

If you had 7.1 capabilty, would you move your 35i's to the rear and then put the f/x500i as your side surrounds? I have a 7.1 rcvr, so this is something that I'm eager to do. Also, since the rear surrounds in the 7.1 set up don'

Also, brandnamez sys the 35i's are disc'd as well and that they will no longer rcvr anymore of these. Instead, they'er offering the POLK AUDIO RTi28 for $195 a pair, how do you thinK these would work as rear surrounds in a 7.1 set up that includes my cs400i, rt800i, f/x500i (which I'm hoping to get) ?

juice21

i have a 7.1 speaker arrangment now. with 35i's on the sides, and 25i's for the center surrounds. right now these are all recieveing the same signal, still 5.1. i am soon looking to upgrade my rec., my only plan for speaker replacement, is for the rt35i's, replacing them with a good deal on f/x500i's or maybe even rt55i's...

IMO though, the f/x500's for sides and rt35i's for rear centers would be an excellent set-up choice!!!

stu4now

Try all the C/City's in your area..................my friend hooked up with a pair about 3 weeks ago..............or do a search on there website and expand your search area. They still can be had even though there discontinued!

juice21

stu4now - i've gone to 4 different ones. no f/x500i's at all, 1 pair of open box rt55i's, but i picked them up and returned them (driver was blown in one). needless to say, stopped bye a week later, and the same pair i returned was back on sale, for $60 more than what i paid for them. figures with CC :rolleyes:

well, my search continues...

BTW, welcome to the forum:D

stu4now

Yeah..............the ole boys at circuit city sure keep track of their stuff (learned the hard way with a open box vcr). If its not a sealed box from them i wont buy it. There are 55i's to be had.......
if ya keep looking.Did ya try there website? (have to pay tax+shipping in my state though). I got my 800i's from brandnamez and was inquirering bout a rec'v and they didnt have anything in stock! cant complain though ordered them on a fri and got um on the following tues.(heard some horror storys bout their slooooow delivery but it worked out for me) thanks for the welcome......i'll be in and out when time permits.

juice21

just checked the site, doesn't look like either is there. it would have to be a pretty good deal anyway though, since i just bought two HSU's in the past 2 weeks...

shack

I just got off the Crutchfield site, They still have the black and cherry rt55is for $399/pr. Thats still a pretty good price and you'll have them in 3 days. They are great speakers!