Rti 8

mbalari
mbalari Posts: 9
edited August 2005 in Speakers
hi

I would like to know about your opinions of the Rti8 Speeker.
I already have the Psw-404 Subwoofer and I want to finish my home theatre system with the rti8.

Thanks
:D
TV - Sony TV (KV-29FS100)
DVD - Sony DVD (DVP-NS325)
AV Receiver - Sony Receptor AV (STR-DE635)
Front Polk RTi10
Cent. Sony 550
Rear Sony 550
SW Polk 404
Remote Harmony 688
Mesa Tipo Bello (itali)
Mi HT:
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/gallery1/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=5555&g2_navId=x4112be8d
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  • marker
    marker Posts: 1,084
    edited August 2005
    Forget the RTi8 and pick up a used pair of RT55i instead along with a good set of stands. You'll thank me later!
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  • marker
    marker Posts: 1,084
    edited August 2005
    And here you go (no affil):

    http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Polk-RT55-Home-Theatre-Bookshelf-Speakers-w-Stands_W0QQitemZ5799127567QQcategoryZ71572QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    Someone should JUMP all over this!
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  • Eman
    Eman Posts: 60
    edited August 2005
    Speakers are difficult to describe by themselves and it is better to listen and compare models. Having said that, I think that they sound well balanced and lean toward the brighter end of the spectrum when compared to say the Monitor 70s. Do they sound better? that depends if you like a more laid back sound or prefer a brighter one. Compare to the RTi10, they have a clearer midrange but dont go quite as low (a sub can easily compensate for this). I dont recommend you compare them to the RTi12.

    A good equalizer is often useful because one can emphasize certain frequencies for different types of music Rock, Jazz Classical etc. and cancel the effect of the amplifier response which is not often flat given that receivers of different brands will sound different with the same speakers.
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  • mbalari
    mbalari Posts: 9
    edited August 2005
    It would be almost impossible to find that pair of speakers here in Argentina..

    Does the Rti 10 worth the diference?

    Thanks
    TV - Sony TV (KV-29FS100)
    DVD - Sony DVD (DVP-NS325)
    AV Receiver - Sony Receptor AV (STR-DE635)
    Front Polk RTi10
    Cent. Sony 550
    Rear Sony 550
    SW Polk 404
    Remote Harmony 688
    Mesa Tipo Bello (itali)
    Mi HT:
    http://www.hometheaterforum.com/gallery1/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=5555&g2_navId=x4112be8d
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited August 2005
    The RTi8 is a good match for the psw404, the rti10's would have more bass but with the 404 i think that would take care of it.. Sometimes people want to add to the question instead of answering it.. The rt55's are nice i had a set, but hard to find and getting outdated.. The rti8's and 10's are new and match the estetics of the 404 better and the sound.. IMO..
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • marker
    marker Posts: 1,084
    edited August 2005
    faster100 wrote:
    The rti8's and 10's are new and match the estetics of the 404 better and the sound.. IMO..

    OK, estetics I'll give you, but matching the sound of a sub ......? :confused: :rolleyes:
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited August 2005
    Yeah ok ya got me... I wasnt thinking. BUt he asked a question... not what speakers should he get, it was about the Rti8's
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited August 2005
    MB -- what size room do you have?

    If you have a medium to large room and plenty of power, go with the 10's. If you're going to run the speakers off a receiver, go with the 8'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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  • mbalari
    mbalari Posts: 9
    edited August 2005
    OK, my room is 12 X 10 Feet square, and 8.5 feet hight, my actual Speekers, ar Sony (descascartable)- Thats all.
    TV - Sony TV (KV-29FS100)
    DVD - Sony DVD (DVP-NS325)
    AV Receiver - Sony Receptor AV (STR-DE635)
    Front Polk RTi10
    Cent. Sony 550
    Rear Sony 550
    SW Polk 404
    Remote Harmony 688
    Mesa Tipo Bello (itali)
    Mi HT:
    http://www.hometheaterforum.com/gallery1/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=5555&g2_navId=x4112be8d
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited August 2005
    Early B. wrote:
    MB -- what size room do you have?

    If you have a medium to large room and plenty of power, go with the 10's. If you're going to run the speakers off a receiver, go with the 8's.


    How about sell your sub buy the 8's and a great sub, you're laughin'
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