Polk Monitor Series RTA 11T

FittyFieFo
FittyFieFo Posts: 482
edited February 2010 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
I have been desperately looking for these speakers. There was an ebay bid on it, and I got BID SNIPED!. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260143797591&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016

Here are some pictures from this one website: http://www.polksda.com/rta11t.shtml

If you are willing to sell yours or know anybody, let me know! Yes, they are floor standing speakers.

Scott
Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    Or does anyone know of any similar speakers?
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190137377391&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009

    Can someone tell me if those are good?
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • TampaTwo
    TampaTwo Posts: 12
    edited August 2007
    Here you go, don't know where you are located...

    http://dallas.craigslist.org/ele/389929965.html
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    Thank you so much!

    I also found this one, for those who are interested too

    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ele/388401995.html

    and

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330153418789&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=014
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    Also, any reviews on these speakers?

    I heard they are great..and affordable!
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2007
    Do a search for them here on the board.

    I have the RTA-8T's & I love them!
    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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2007
    Well did you get them? They are definetly sweet!
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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    Ben
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    She said, only local pickup only, and the other guy isn't responding to my emails :(
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited August 2007
    Where are you located? $250+ seems like too much for me, when I got mine last year they weren't going for anywhere near that.
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  • jawhog
    jawhog Posts: 444
    edited August 2007
    As a point of reference I just sold mine for $200 after they were on here for awhile at $150 with no takers. Although, I also wasn't interested in shipping. They are big and heavy. I think I remember a set in Ohio that recently with no bids at $100 during the first round, then he relisted them.

    The 8T's seem to show up more often than the 11T. I think the 11 is an amazing speaker, with a good amp it can almost eliminate the need for a sub, as it easily hits the 30HZ region.

    With patience you'll find some local for under $200 (well worth it), otherwise you can pay more for one of the ebay higher cost listings, but at $300 to $400 there might be better choices.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited August 2007
    John in MA wrote: »
    Where are you located? $250+ seems like too much for me, when I got mine last year they weren't going for anywhere near that.

    $250 isn't out of line for a pair in minty condition. I sold mine for $225 in the FM and I felt they were easily worth $300 if I was on e-bay. Other than my bases coming apart (typical for these speakers) they were in showroom cond. Condition does make a difference, but $250 is definitely at the upper end but not off the charts.
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    I'm located in Chicago, IL. I am desperately looking for RTA 11t's!!!

    Willing to buy from $150-$250!!!

    Someone help me!!

    I emailed the one with $150, she said Local pick up only,

    I emailed the $250 one, NO REPLY YET (been 3 days)
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    Are the POLK AUDIO RTI10 better then the RTA 11's?
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    9. (Sorry wasted posts because someone is trying to message me)
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    10. (and now I can send PM's) RTA 11t's < RTI110?
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2007
    I don't know about better, they are different. Only your own ears can tell you which one you prefer.
    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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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    Also, I don't really know anything about these. But I'm sold on the RTI 10's. Someone is selling me locally for a really really discount price. The thing is, what kind of receiver do I need...is this one good?

    FOR THE RTI 10's?
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330152704616&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=014
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited August 2007
    I have had both. Still have the RTA 11t's.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    Care to explain why?
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

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  • jawhog
    jawhog Posts: 444
    edited August 2007
    It appears that timing is nearly ALWAYS everything when it comes to the forum. I can't even remember the last time there was a WTB for RTA11TL's and here I was practically giving away an especially nice pair just two weeks ago, in Chicago.

    FittyFieFo, have you inquired about the RTA8T's on craigslist for $100? That'd get you point in the right direction.

    Also to answer your question, any RTA11TL's you find will be pushing age 20, RTI10's can still be bought new in stores.
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    I'm currently talking to a guy about the RTI10's.
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited August 2007
    I am pretty much a newby. So this is my 2 cents.

    To me the RTA 11t's with the RDO replacement tweeters image much better than the RTi10 and they make drums sound better I believe because of the sealed cabinet and passive radiator design. I think the RTi 10's are a great HT speaker while the are not bad just not great for listening to music. The RTA 11t is also a good HT speaker and IMHO is not a bad speaker for listening to music if you have not already been exposed to SDA technology. I will say I believe the RTi 10's will need more power than the RTA 11t's to sound as good as they should

    Either speaker will serve you well.

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2007
    RTA's are a sweet line.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited August 2007
    RTA-11ts are excellent speakers for music, unless you listen to lots of sustained _deep_ bass notes that'll start those little drivers flapping. I switched to McIntosh ML-2Cs when I started listening to large pipe organ music, but that's an extreme case.
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    I think I'm sold on the RTI 10's
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

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  • AALEE
    AALEE Posts: 51
    edited August 2007
    Do yourself a favor, instead of the 10's get the LSI9's. I had the RTI8's, loved them then got the 9's and boxed the 8's. About the same price and I don't know why. The LSI9 will knock you out.....Far superior, same price, just do it.
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    Question: Does anyone use a power converter (power cleaner?) Don't really know the name, but for those confused on what I am talking about, here's a link.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130141281570&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=003

    Do I need one?

    Also, what kind of receiver do you recommend with the RTI 10's?
    Like what kind of specs should I look for?
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited August 2007
    FittyFieFo wrote: »
    I think I'm sold on the RTI 10's

    So you've heard the RTA 11's and still like the RTi 10's? The RTA 11's IMO are a much more musical speaker.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2007
    heiney9 wrote: »
    So you've heard the RTA 11's and still like the RTi 10's? The RTA 11's IMO are a much more musical speaker.

    H9

    agreed
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited August 2007
    ben62670 wrote: »
    agreed

    I'm guessing he never even demo'd the RTA's and is just getting the RTi's because he's impatient :)

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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