RTi8 vs RTi10

PRC
PRC Posts: 58
edited July 2005 in Speakers
I am looking for opinion on the differance between the 8's and 10's. I like my 8's but I saw a pair of 10's for $500.00 on Audiogon. I am trying to get a little better mid sound and a little better base. I have Jolida hybrid at 100wpc. Two channel only.
Are the 10's that much better.

Thanks
Patrick
Jolida JD1501RC -Telefunken tubes
Jolida JD9 Phono Stage
Rega P2- Dynavector 10x4 Mk.II Cartridge
Music Hall mmf cd-25
Canton Ergo 900 DC
Polk PSW404
Kimber "Timbre" IC's
Tributaries "SP4BW" - bi-wired
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  • gregure
    gregure Posts: 871
    edited June 2005
    Obviously I'm biased, but I really like the 10's. I feel they have excellent midrange, and obviously more bass. Some may argue the 8's sound better because they have two mid drivers, but many many speakers are made with just one mid driver and they do wonderully. If it's just for music, I suggest the 10's, as they will give you a better soundstage, especially if you are not running a sub.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited June 2005
    10's the whole way.
    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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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited June 2005
    I have owned both the RTi8s and the RTi10s, and the RTi10s sounded better to me and I still have them today. The RTi8s had great mids, but are lousy at producing bass. The RTi10s give you the best of all worlds: highs, mids, and lows.
    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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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited June 2005
    Originally posted by PRC
    I am looking for opinion on the differance between the 8's and 10's. I like my 8's but I saw a pair of 10's for $500.00 on Audiogon. I am trying to get a little better mid sound and a little better base. I have Jolida hybrid at 100wpc. Two channel only.
    Are the 10's that much better.

    Thanks
    Patrick

    Can I "borrow" your amp?:D
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • marker
    marker Posts: 1,084
    edited June 2005
    If mostly for movies, I vote RTi8 plus a sub, if mostly for music, I vote RTi10 with or without a sub. If 50/50, flip a coin!
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  • PRC
    PRC Posts: 58
    edited June 2005
    Thanks, I think the 10's are in the near future.

    Patrick
    Jolida JD1501RC -Telefunken tubes
    Jolida JD9 Phono Stage
    Rega P2- Dynavector 10x4 Mk.II Cartridge
    Music Hall mmf cd-25
    Canton Ergo 900 DC
    Polk PSW404
    Kimber "Timbre" IC's
    Tributaries "SP4BW" - bi-wired
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited June 2005
    Glad to hear you decided on the 10's.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited June 2005
    Originally posted by Early B.
    Glad to hear you decided on the 10's.

    Yep. Me too. I hope you enjoy the RTi10s when you get them.

    Landry
    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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  • marker
    marker Posts: 1,084
    edited June 2005
    Originally posted by landry_p2000
    Yep. Me too. I hope you enjoy the RTi10s when you get them.

    Landry

    Make that 3 now!

    As a truly full range floor standing music first speaker, the RTi10 is the better choice over the RTi8 IMO.
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  • PRC
    PRC Posts: 58
    edited June 2005
    The 10's are comming. They will be shipped June 29th. :D

    Thanks for the info.

    FYI. I tested B & W 603's and Canton ergo series. Just my opinion, but the Cantons sounded much, much better that the B & W's. (To be fair the Cantons were +-1000.00 each verses +- 500.00 each) so I was not compairing apples to apples. The Cantons were very smooth and liked my Jolida, they lacked base and that crisp clear highs the Polks seen to have, but nice, warm, rich, sound. IMO the Cantons are better quality than the Polks, BUT I liked the Polk sound better and the 10's are a grand cheeper. I'm like a kid in the candy store.


    Patrick
    Jolida JD1501RC -Telefunken tubes
    Jolida JD9 Phono Stage
    Rega P2- Dynavector 10x4 Mk.II Cartridge
    Music Hall mmf cd-25
    Canton Ergo 900 DC
    Polk PSW404
    Kimber "Timbre" IC's
    Tributaries "SP4BW" - bi-wired
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  • bigsexy1
    bigsexy1 Posts: 557
    edited July 2005
    This can't be! Where are all the 2 midranges rule crowd?
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  • KLD2246
    KLD2246 Posts: 42
    edited July 2005
    Oh I love the 10's. My system rules the trailer court.....
    RXV1400 Yamaha Receiver
    Polk RTi10s front
    Polk CSi5 center
    Polk Fxi5 Rear
    Polk PSW505 Sub
    Denon 1600 DVD
    Direct TV HDDVR
    55" Mits HDTV
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  • marker
    marker Posts: 1,084
    edited July 2005
    PRC be sure to let us know how you like them. I have the RT2000i which is basically the same as the RTi10 in a previous series except that the woofers have their own self powered built in amps, and I really like them a lot. A very fun speaker to listen to.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by bigsexy1
    This can't be! Where are all the 2 midranges rule crowd?

    They moved to 2-way speakers that own. BIOTCH...

    ;)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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