RT55i's

BrentMcGhee
BrentMcGhee Posts: 548
edited May 2005 in Speakers
I was just curious about who all out there owns these speakers (rt55i's) and what they think of them.

I do and i love them.... i have heard alot of bookshelf speakers and none that sound as good as these do. I have heard many floorstanding speakers that dont out do these speaks too!!
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited May 2005
    the 55's and the 55i's have a loyal following.
    i have the 55's and love them. they currently pull surround duty in my home theater set up. they were my mains back in the day. would never get rid of them, too good a speaker, and sentimental value (wifey bought me these as an engagement gift).
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • BrentMcGhee
    BrentMcGhee Posts: 548
    edited May 2005
    Man.... sounds like you got a good wife if she buys you speakers!!
    she's got good taste too.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited May 2005
    55's are one of my all-time favorite Polk's, along with the monitor 5jr.
    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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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited May 2005
    My favorite RTi speaker, that I've heard.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • TrappedUnder Ice
    TrappedUnder Ice Posts: 975
    edited May 2005
    I was lucky too find a pair of RT55i's back in the day at CC Open Box- and got an excellent deal on them. Some fool had actually traded them in- On what? I have no clue. Anyway...they were in mint condition and are my rear surrounds on my HT. I too...will never part with them.
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  • nico
    nico Posts: 104
    edited May 2005
    awesome speaks!!
    SONY 4ES RECEIVER
    EARTHQUAKE 5CH AMP.
    DENON DVD 2200
    SONY 400 DISC CHANGER
    RTI50, CS400I, RTI38, RT55I, INFINITY IL SUB
    MONSTER CABLES
    SONY LCD 50" VEGA
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  • utarch
    utarch Posts: 3
    edited May 2005
    What should a good pair cost?
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited May 2005
    Originally posted by utarch
    What should a good pair cost?

    Depends on where you find them. On e-bay around $200.00+
    Skynut
    SOPA® Founder
    The system Almost there
    DVD Onkyo DV-SP802
    Sunfire Theater Grand II
    Sherbourn 7/2100
    Panamax 5510 power conditioner (for electronics)
    2 PSAudio UPC-200 power conditioners (for amps)
    Front L/R RT3000p (Bi-Wired)
    Center CS1000p (Bi-Wired) (under the television)
    Center RT2000p's (Bi-Wired) (on each side of the television)
    Sur FX1000
    SVS ultra plus 2

    www.ShadetreesMachineShop.com
    Thanks for looking
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