RTi-12 vs LSi-15 vs Vintage SDA

solidclub
solidclub Posts: 39
edited August 2006 in 2 Channel Audio
Good people of the Polk world,

I am based in the distant and audiologically challenged port of
Old Sydney Town, AUSTRALIA. I think my quest to find a set
of vintage SDA's here is futile. So here I am considering the virtues
of a set of brand newies. I have found a dealer that can get
me anything in the RTi or LSi series.

What are peoples thoughts and experiences comparing these
two lines? Do either of them stack up to the "glory days" of
the SDA range? I would like something that sounds closest to
the SDA's if someone wants to make a suggestion.

Many thanks,
Alex.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited August 2006
    Search funtion is your friend..... LSi15 vs SDA1c

    Search for "LSI vs SDA" or "LSI vs RTI" (without the quotes)

    You will find quite a few threads on the LSI vs RTI as that has been beat to death, but the link I provided is the best comparo I have seen between the SDA and LSI.

    With any of the speakers, you are going to need some good amplification. (better than just an AVR)

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    edited August 2006
    Alex, have you considered having a pair of SDA's shipped from another country?
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited August 2006
    F1nut wrote:
    Alex, have you considered having a pair of SDA's shipped from another country?

    Yep, I'd bet, that even considering the size/weight issues, that one could get a nice clean set of 1Cs or SRS2s shipped(correctly) and still be less than a new set of LSi 15s. And, imo, the SDAs will still edge the 15s out for music. Just my opinion.
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