Bring back the BLUE woofers for RTI's!

VR3

We are just comparing the past line to current one. Nothing wrong with that.

And I don't see how I am acting like an audio snob.

::Edit:: I went through and read this thread again. I made two post that were slightly off base, and one I even threw in a smiley for the sensitive.

And I admit my last post was kind of bad... I'm sorry.

You must admit, this thread screamed my name as soon as it was made. " Bring back the BLUE woofers for RTI's!" - definetely called my name.

Maurice,
The line before yours had a similar veneer to yours, but it had more of a grain and neat lil white marks through out - looked very good.

The one before it I believe was when the RT3000p existed, which had a Rosewood finish. Very purdy. They also use to offer a Maple finish.

It seems that most manufacturers only offer black and cherry though. I havn't really figured it out.

Onix offers a Rosewood finish on their Rocket line - VERY gorgeous speakers. Almost makes you drool.



Maybe we should get current RTi drivers, crossovers with the older RTi style

Airplay355

Onix is your new Adcom huh?

Maurice

WOW, dem sho is purdy!

VR3

Originally posted by Airplay355
Onix is your new Adcom huh?

Not exactly. They just seem to offer quite a selection of good products. Not to mention sexy ones...haha.

(Its nice -not- to be a slave to Polk in other words. There are so many good brands out there. Just breathing Polk products all the time would get tiresome.)

The Rockets look awesome. I only have the intentions of getting a CDP from them.

Onix References look nice too.

unbridled_id

I don't find the rosewood finish all that appealing on the rockets. The rosewood and the grain looks too exotic in my opinion, now their other finish, african macassar ebony is something I find appealing.

aaharvel

Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
You must admit, this thread screamed my name as soon as it was made. " Bring back the BLUE woofers for RTI's!" - definetely called my name.

All for you Sid.

TrappedUnder Ice

I own quit a bit of the RTXXi line of speakers. RT2000i, Rt55i, CS400i, RT800i, RT35i, and RT25i. I did have the RT1000i's for a bit till I traded em in for the RT2000i's. I have too say- I was really dissapointed in the direction the RT line of speakers has gone. My dad has a pair of RTi8's wich are ok...but I dont like them any where as much as my RT800i's. Too me, the newer polks feal cheap and kinda sound that way. Unfortunatly for me- if I ever decide to get new speakers....I will either hunt down some RTxxi lines or a different brand.

I do love the ones I currently own though!

unbridled_id

Too me, the newer polks feal cheap and kinda sound that way.

The RTi4 has an all-new 1" tweeter with a doped-silk dome that features a heatsink on its neodymium magnet for improved heat dissipation and power handling. Paul DiComo claims that, compared to the tweeters on the RT25i and RT28i, the RTi4's should produce a flatter, more extended frequency response. The RTi4's 5¼" mid/woofer driver, also all-new, is designed for smoother frequency response. There are ports on both the front and rear panels; the rear port has a flared end and a diffusor to minimize port noise. The enclosure of ¾" MDF has 10% more volume than the RT28i and 23% more than the RT25i.

In my opinion the new rti's sound better and are built better and look better than the old rti's. That baffle on the older series was simply ugly. I have owned the rti 25, 38, and 55 and this is my frame of reference. The new tweeter to my ears is smoother and has more detail than the tri-lam or the first silk in the rti-38. The new tweeter in the rti's now is outsourced to vifa where as the others were built by Polk.

aaharvel

Originally posted by unbridled_id
In my opinion the new rti's sound better and are built better and look better than the old rti's. That baffle on the older series was simply ugly. I have owned the rti 25, 38, and 55 and this is my frame of reference. The new tweeter to my ears is smoother and has more detail than the tri-lam or the first silk in the rti-38. The new tweeter in the rti's now is outsourced to vifa where as the others were built by Polk.

There ya' go.

yup. I notice all the people saying the older rt's are better are all comparing towers. Maybe that's true, maybe it's not- idk. But I've heard the 25's, 35's, 28's and rti4 and 6. Polk has defintely made a better bookshelf (IMO) with the newer models.

HBombToo

I had the 800i, 400i, the 55 which I converted to 55i and a 400 and none of them with blue drivers. There was not a substantial difference between the upgrade and none of them had blue woofers. The 55 verse the i was a bit less bright and stressfull. All in all a great line which I still have much respect for.

1/4twin

marker

HBT, which did you mean was less bright and stressful, the RT55 or RT55i?

HBombToo

marker the i was less stressfull... I can't imagine the color of the woofer makes much difference bro.

twin

unbridled_id

yup. I notice all the people saying the older rt's are better are all comparing towers. Maybe that's true, maybe it's not- idk. But I've heard the 25's, 35's, 28's and rti4 and 6. Polk has defintely made a better bookshelf (IMO) with the newer models.

Yes, I have noticed that to some extent. If the bookshelfs are better than the towers should be as well. My whole point earlier was that the rti's and lsi's are voiced differently and in certain situations the rti's would be better. This IS possible and I do believe that power helps a speaker reach it's potential. I went from a denon dra-685 receiver to a nad c272 and a passive pre and it made the rti-10's "come to life".

RuSsMaN

That Onix looks like ****, and this thread is ****.

aaharvel

Originally posted by RuSsMaN
That Onix looks like ****, and this thread is ****.

agreed. while i have no opinions on the Onix personally i think it's high time for a thread to bite the dust when audio equipment is considered 'sexy'. :rolleyes:

unbridled_id

Thanks russman, I was waiting for you to enlighten us as to the error of our ways. How about this, if you don't like the thread
simply sod off and read something else.
How dare I speak against someone with 9660 posts, easy, when someone is a fool you call them one.

RuSsMaN

Oh blow it out your ****, you over-sensitive douchebag. Mmmkay?

It's my opinion dickbump, the Onix STILL looks like ****, and this thread is STILL ****.

Cheers,
Russ

marker

Originally posted by HBombToo
... I can't imagine the color of the woofer makes much difference bro.

twin

I never did said they did bro. Posting while under the influence last night?

RuSsMaN

Bingo marker.

unbridled_id

I like it when you talk sweet russman ...
Oh, and your still a fool ... 9961 and still going strong...

unbridled_id

9667, not 9961 my mistake. You have 294 additional posts to make an **** of yourself, carry on !

RuSsMaN

Listen crackpot, you came at me first. What, 13 or 14 other members in this thread didn't seem to think I went after them, or for that matter even give a rats **** what I said. You made the first personal volley. I never said anything directed at you.

Who's the fool now?

And the post count thing? You're the only one that brought that up. If you want to start playing the 'what have you done for the forum lately' card, we can.

Stick around for a few years, buy, sell, and swap gear - help people out, ask questions, answer questions, make some friends, laugh, cry, get pissed off - and you too might have a high post count one day (since that seems to be a HUGE issue to you).

Keep practicing, it's the only way to get to Carnegie Hall.

XOXOXOX,
Russ

HBombToo

Originally posted by marker
I never did said they did bro. Posting while under the influence last night?

You bet and its the only way to surf:D

HBomb

George Grand

I don't surf, I don't have any blue woofers, but I know an **** when I hear one.

George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)

unbridled_id

Look russman, I am here to contribute if I can and to learn above all else. I am not here to trade personal insults with you or anyone else, I get nothing out of it.
I felt your sanctimonious attitude of saying
"the post is ****" was a swipe at me since I was contributing to the post. Let's be honest, your approach was flawed at best and ignorant and foolish at worst. Who said what first, who cares, let's let it end... That is my best olive branch.

dorokusai

unbridled_id - It wasn't a swipe at you directly, or at least that's how I read the comment. I know him very well, so perhaps I am biased. It seems more like a rag on Trey and/or Aaharvel, who both seem to have taken it in full stride....no issues. Trey knows Russ like a "family" member, and Aaharvel is starting to figure out who is friend or foe, or neither.

Lighten up, noone is trying to flame you. If you stay here long enough, you'll really know who you can hate....and then it gets really good

There are more than a few of us who have bent over backwards for this forum, and Russman is one of them.

unbridled_id

Fair enough dorokusai, perhaps I was a bit quick in my judgement. I do not know russ as you do...

marker

Originally posted by George Grand
I don't have any blue woofers, ...

Balls maybe?:p

aaharvel

Originally posted by dorokusai
Aaharvel is starting to figure out who is friend or foe, or neither.

I have no foes on here Mark- just past misunderstandings that are water under the bridge.

Originally posted by dorokusai
There are more than a few of us who have bent over backwards for this forum, and Russman is one of them.

+1

ps- if anyone should be insulted by Russ's **** thread speak- it should be me. I STARTED THE THREAD! LOL! and again, I don't care. Why should anyone else?

aaharvel

Group Hug