RTi8 vs LSi7 ???

markmarc
markmarc Posts: 2,309
edited June 2005 in Speakers
I was in the city today and stopped by to finally hear the latest offerings from Polk. The store had a limited selection. But I did manage to hear the RTi8. The imaging was amazing for such a lousy acoustical setup.
I never thought I would consider floor standing speakers but these changed my mind. I haven't been truly wowed by a speaker since I head the 10A's back in 1980. Anyway, for those that have had the opportunity to compare, I would appreciate your opinion between the LSi7 (or 9) and the RTi8.
Thanks.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited June 2005
    with the right equipment, the LSI's will smoke the 8's without a problem. But you can't run the LSI's off a receiver alone like you can with the 8's. I mean, you can but it won't be putting them to their full potential, or even half potential.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited June 2005
    Apples and oranges.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited June 2005
    Originally posted by Early B.
    Apples and oranges.


    both fruit ;)
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited June 2005
    Originally posted by Toxis
    with the right equipment, the LSI's will smoke the 8's without a problem. But you can't run the LSI's off a receiver alone like you can with the 8's. I mean, you can but it won't be putting them to their full potential, or even half potential.
    Depends on the receiver really.
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