Is it worth the big price difference?

Systems
Systems Posts: 14,873
edited June 2005 in Speakers
I can get 60% off of Polk RTi series but NOT the LSi series.

I was wondering if the difference in sound quality between the two was worth passing up the 60% off and paying retail price.

I saw the LSi9 around for $899 a pair

I can get the RTi8 for $360 a pair

I can get the RTi6 for $200 a pair

Is it worth the extra money to buy the LSi9?

Thanks.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited June 2005
    You'll need to audition some 9's and decide for yourself.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited June 2005
    Wish I could.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited June 2005
    Personally, I'd go for some RTi8's and an SVS.

    www.svsubwoofers.com



    Someday, I wouldn't mind having a 2-channel rig with Lsi's or better.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited June 2005
    You also have to consider the equipment you'll want if running the LSi series.

    With the RTi, you can do good with running a receiver, but the LSi will really require that you spend more money on amplification...

    I like the LSi, but it's not worth the increase in price to me right now...especially since you can still get a really good deal on RTi in some places...
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited June 2005
    Originally posted by PolkThug
    Personally, I'd go for some RTi8's and an SVS.

    www.svsubwoofers.com



    Someday, I wouldn't mind having a 2-channel rig with Lsi's or better.

    +1
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited June 2005
    Originally posted by Polkmaniac
    You also have to consider the equipment you'll want if running the LSi series.

    With the RTi, you can do good with running a receiver, but the LSi will really require that you spend more money on amplification...
    +1

    I have the 9's and when I compare them from my small Rotel amp to running them directly off my 3805, there's a world of difference. If I didn't have the amp to run the 9's, I probably wouldn't have got them simply because of the sound difference. It's like buying a classic vette all gorgeous with a blown motor and you swap it out with a real nice 4 cyl. Sure it moves down the street but it just isn't the same.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited June 2005
    Originally posted by Toxis
    I have the 9's and when I compare them from my small Rotel amp to running them directly off my 3805, there's a world of difference. If I didn't have the amp to run the 9's, I probably wouldn't have got them simply because of the sound difference. It's like buying a classic vette all gorgeous with a blown motor and you swap it out with a real nice 4 cyl. Sure it moves down the street but it just isn't the same.

    Good point. I'll give that a "+1"
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