Polk R50 vs. RT16

lostboy500
lostboy500 Posts: 1
edited February 2006 in Speakers
any pros and cons between the two of these?

Are the RT's significantly better, I currently have the R50's as my fronts. RT16's are available to me for a pretty good deal, but the guys already sold the rest of his av equipment so I can't go for a demo listen....any input would be appreciated. thx
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited February 2006
    DEFINITELY get the Rt16's.......

    As long as the drivers all work, you'll be thrilled with them (and most of the time you won't need a sub).......
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited February 2006
    I own the RTi'6s as rear speakers and really like them.
    Michael ;)
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  • *Seby*-Polk-
    *Seby*-Polk- Posts: 375
    edited February 2006
    I love the R-Series of polk. But I believe the RTi has bettter performance and sound quality. obviously, has a higher price...but if you can, BUY IT. ;)
    My current new system (step by step :D)

    A/V Receiver: YAMAHA RX-V657
    DVD Player: YAMAHA DVD-S657
    Main Towers: polkaudio® Monitor 50
    Wiring: NeoTecH KS1007 OFC High Definition Speaker Cable ( 2 x 2.64 mm² )
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited February 2006
    Guys, he's asking about an older pair of speakers.

    The model (if he typed it right) is RT16 (sixteen) and was circa '96.......2 7.5" drivers and a Tri-Lam tweet. The tweet can be a bit bright occasionally, but overall I had them and LOVED them for 8 years before I changed it up a bit.
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