Paradigm vs. Rti

Sherardp
Sherardp Posts: 8,038
edited April 2007 in Speakers
Does anyone know how the Paradigm Studio 100 v. 4 compare to the Polk RTi 12? Any info would help, I still need a rec for this new theater.
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  • 98thumpin
    98thumpin Posts: 649
    edited March 2007
    well imo i cant stand paradigm yhey are to bright and cold for me. But im biased i love polk
    John Tyler Birch

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    Denon avr-1907
    Sony dvd/cd changer 5 disc
    nakamichi BX-100 tape deck
    2 Polk Audio monitor 70's
    Velodyne DPS-12 subwoofer
    RCA TV
    NAK 600 tape deck
    Monster power line conditioning power center
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited March 2007
    I more or less agree with 'thumpin. The Paradigm are a little sharper on the top end and seem to lack the emotion of the Polk's.

    As always though....the best bet is to listen to them yourself, and pick what you prefer.
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited March 2007
    Good suggustion. Aslong as you can go listen. I couldn't in both cases...But i enjoyed my first pair of polks and well i'm enjoy my new paradigm mini's. Yes i Do agree they are a bit crisp or sharp in the upper octaves lol. Not as harsh as let say klipsch but some like that kinda forward, more aggresive sound.
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  • JoshParsons84
    JoshParsons84 Posts: 565
    edited March 2007
    Polk all the way!! Don't get any other speaker but Polk and you'll never go wrong. Once you start straying from Polk that's when you'll run into problems. :D
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited March 2007
    Personally I never liked Paradigm, but that's me. As for straying away from Polk, well that depends on what league you want to play in. It goes both ways.
    Michael ;)
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2007
    I was thinking B&W also, but again I may just end up upgrading to FXi5 for surrounds and adding another PB12 Plus /2. Go with the Denon 4806ci with either the earthquake coniove 7 or adcom 7807 and call it a day. My new theater room will be approx 20x30 with 15-20 foot ceilings. Will those rti12s, csi5, fxi5, rti4, and dual sub be enough for this room?
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  • 98thumpin
    98thumpin Posts: 649
    edited March 2007
    personally i have never heard B&W speakers, ive heard they are good quality But i love polk Ill die before i let my monitor 70's go. I know I bought them at CC but they are polk and there a damned good speaker
    John Tyler Birch

    home audio system:

    Denon avr-1907
    Sony dvd/cd changer 5 disc
    nakamichi BX-100 tape deck
    2 Polk Audio monitor 70's
    Velodyne DPS-12 subwoofer
    RCA TV
    NAK 600 tape deck
    Monster power line conditioning power center
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2007
    I have heard B&W's, and I couldn't listen to them after an hours time. Way too bright for my tastes.

    98thumpin wrote:
    personally i have never heard B&W speakers, ive heard they are good quality But i love polk Ill die before i let my monitor 70's go. I know I bought them at CC but they are polk and there a damned good speaker
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited March 2007
    Sherardp wrote:
    I was thinking B&W also, but again I may just end up upgrading to FXi5 for surrounds and adding another PB12 Plus /2. Go with the Denon 4806ci with either the earthquake coniove 7 or adcom 7807 and call it a day. My new theater room will be approx 20x30 with 15-20 foot ceilings. Will those rti12s, csi5, fxi5, rti4, and dual sub be enough for this room?


    I have a set of mint fxi5's in the classifieds here
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2007
    well then, seems like Polk it is, just save some coin. and go with a 7 chan amp, any takes between the adcom or earthquake?
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  • JoshParsons84
    JoshParsons84 Posts: 565
    edited March 2007
    I've heard people say that Paradigm are awesome but me and my wife heard a full Monitor (I think) and it was alright, but not enough for me to trade my Polk's off for. BY FAR!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited March 2007
    I think the Rti would be more comparable to the Paradigm "monitor" series. IMO, the P-digm Ref Studio 100's are more comparable to the Lsi15, if anything. Not to sound snobby, but Rti's fall way short of a Paradigm Ref Studio; 2 different leagues, from the cabinets on up, again, in my opinion. It would be like comparing an Infinity to Chevy Cobalt.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited March 2007
    If you like the way The RTi's sound now, why bother changing them?
    Michael


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    Yamaha RX-V2500
    (2) Outlaw 200
    Adcom GFA 555
    Sony BDP300
    Denon 2900 DVD
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  • hangon
    hangon Posts: 228
    edited March 2007
    Sherardp wrote:
    well then, seems like Polk it is, just save some coin. and go with a 7 chan amp, any takes between the adcom or earthquake?
    Go with the EarthQuake CineNova! I have the rti12's hooked up to my CineNova and the sound stage is amazing!!
    HT Theater

    SRS-SDA 2.3tl RDO's
    Custom Center made out of a RTA15tl
    Pioneer Elite SC-25 Receiver
    CineNova Grande 5 channel Amp
    Klipsch KA-1000-THX Sub Amp
    (2)Klipsch KW-120-THX Subs

    Basement System

    SRS-SDA 1.2 upgraded Xover
    Pioneer Elite SC-25 Receiver
    ADCOM GFA 5500
    ADCOM GFA 5503
    Yahama P7000S Pro Audio Amp
    dbx 120x-ds Sub-harmonic Synthesizer
    2-JBL 4645C Subs
    1-Paradigm SW2200 Sub
    Klipsch Reference in wall's
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  • hangon
    hangon Posts: 228
    edited March 2007
    Sherardp wrote:
    Does anyone know how the Paradigm Studio 100 v. 4 compare to the Polk RTi 12? Any info would help, I still need a rec for this new theater.
    The only Paradigm that is any good is there Powered Subs.
    HT Theater

    SRS-SDA 2.3tl RDO's
    Custom Center made out of a RTA15tl
    Pioneer Elite SC-25 Receiver
    CineNova Grande 5 channel Amp
    Klipsch KA-1000-THX Sub Amp
    (2)Klipsch KW-120-THX Subs

    Basement System

    SRS-SDA 1.2 upgraded Xover
    Pioneer Elite SC-25 Receiver
    ADCOM GFA 5500
    ADCOM GFA 5503
    Yahama P7000S Pro Audio Amp
    dbx 120x-ds Sub-harmonic Synthesizer
    2-JBL 4645C Subs
    1-Paradigm SW2200 Sub
    Klipsch Reference in wall's
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited March 2007
    Steve is absolutely right, the Studio series by P-dime are equivalent to the LSi's in all honesty. The P-dime monitor series is the equivalent to the RTi's.
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  • 98thumpin
    98thumpin Posts: 649
    edited April 2007
    Go with the polks and you wont go wrong.
    John Tyler Birch

    home audio system:

    Denon avr-1907
    Sony dvd/cd changer 5 disc
    nakamichi BX-100 tape deck
    2 Polk Audio monitor 70's
    Velodyne DPS-12 subwoofer
    RCA TV
    NAK 600 tape deck
    Monster power line conditioning power center
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited April 2007
    I would suggest listening to all of the options if you can, then make a choice based on what you like to listen to. Polks are never a bad choice and will perform above their price point. That doesn't mean they are the best for you, or the scenario you are currently looking at. Listening to speakers is the answer. Hopefully the Polks will sound the best to you. Good luck on your search!
    DKG999
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    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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