No This Has Been Asked Already:)

james vaughan
james vaughan Posts: 96
edited October 2007 in Speakers
I am looking at getting some of the new POLK RTIA line. Has anyone heard the new line up? Somone else posted this same question and I didnt see any responses. Dropped some pics below. I am very curious to see how they stack up.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited September 2007
    wow !
    Beautiful speaks !

    I love nekid speaks !

    who makes the little blond subs ?
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • james vaughan
    james vaughan Posts: 96
    edited September 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    wow !
    Beautiful speaks !

    I love nekid speaks !

    who makes the little blond subs ?

    That would be an Onix UFW-10.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited September 2007
    are all those yours ?!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • james vaughan
    james vaughan Posts: 96
    edited September 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    are all those yours ?!!

    uh, well they were. I go through a lot of speakers:) Have some electronics listed in the classified section as I go through a lot of gear, trying different units and playing around. So I unload stuff periodically at really good prices.

    Yes have had a few pieces:)
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited September 2007
    They will no doubt stack easier than those bulge top KEFs.........:D
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited September 2007
    VERY NICE !

    What have you got up for sale ?
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • james vaughan
    james vaughan Posts: 96
    edited September 2007
    Dennis Gardner wrote: »
    They will no doubt stack easier than those bulge top KEFs.........:D

    Heh. You know your speakers:) Truly love the sound of the KEFs. Don't like vinyl but love their sound.
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  • james vaughan
    james vaughan Posts: 96
    edited September 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    VERY NICE !

    What have you got up for sale ?

    In the classified under my name. Onkyo 805, QSC amp, Aperions just sold today. Still have Aperion center available the 634 VAC. Very nice center by the way.
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  • james vaughan
    james vaughan Posts: 96
    edited September 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    VERY NICE !

    What have you got up for sale ?


    Have one of these for sale. Just dont want to ship it.
    Emotiva MPS-1.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited September 2007
    I have never heard one of those amps

    That`s seven channels, correct ?
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited September 2007
    james vaughan wrote: »
    Truly love the sound of the KEFs.
    I like the imaging capabilities of the models using the UNI Q driver.

    You have a lot of nice equipment and I see you made a very wise investment getting the acoustic treatments.
    Testing
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  • james vaughan
    james vaughan Posts: 96
    edited September 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    I have never heard one of those amps

    That`s seven channels, correct ?

    Yes 7x200. A very nice sounding amp indeed. Built in fans are very quiet and you cannot hear them unless you put your head right up to the amp, and that's after running content very loud for a period of time. Am going to try a NAD amp next.
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  • james vaughan
    james vaughan Posts: 96
    edited September 2007
    GV#27 wrote: »
    I like the imaging capabilities of the models using the UNI Q driver.

    You have a lot of nice equipment and I see you made a very wise investment getting the acoustic treatments.

    Still working on the room treatments, actually building some. The KEFs really do shine with good components in the mix.
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  • james vaughan
    james vaughan Posts: 96
    edited September 2007
    So has anyone heard the new line up? That is the next purchase I will be making..........don't make me be the first to report on these:D Someone has to have bought some already.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited September 2007
    james vaughan wrote: »
    Still working on the room treatments, actually building some.
    Lookin good.
    They are certainly worth the effort.I built several wall panels and some corner traps and the improvements were substantial.
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  • james vaughan
    james vaughan Posts: 96
    edited September 2007
    GV#27 wrote: »
    Lookin good.
    They are certainly worth the effort.I built several wall panels and some corner traps and the improvements were substantial.

    I am going to try the Owens 703 next and see if it makes any dif. Currently using Roxul (mineral wool rock wool), and yes it was very much worth adding room treatments indeed.

    I quit trying to talks folks into doing it. They either get it, or they don't. The base traps are a must if running a heavy handed sub in the room.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited September 2007
    The OC 703 is the recommended material but it is not available in Canada (or least not easy to find) or I would have used it.I used Roxul as well and a couple of acoustics experts I consulted suggested the performance would be similar.

    Yep some don't get it ,they spend big bucks on component and cable upgrades but ignore the cost effective benifits of room treatments.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited September 2007
    I haven't heard the new line yet, but my guess is that you will find them harsh or too bright based on your past speaker choices. The RT has always had more bite in the high end than the ring tweeter used in the Rockets or Polk's LSi line and I would assume they keep that lineage alive only more refined.
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • james vaughan
    james vaughan Posts: 96
    edited September 2007
    Dennis Gardner wrote: »
    I haven't heard the new line yet, but my guess is that you will find them harsh or too bright based on your past speaker choices. The RT has always had more bite in the high end than the ring tweeter used in the Rockets or Polk's LSi line and I would assume they keep that lineage alive only more refined.

    Well I don't like a reserved top end. I do like detail a lot for both movies and music. Hence the reason for keeping the Kefs in my current mix. They are extraordinary for both. The Kefs are not bright nor to laid back. Maybe I will look into the LSI line. Still want to get some input on the RTI A if available from current owners.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited September 2007
    I understand they are using the same speaks, just updated crossovers and cabinets..

    Mark/Russ, correct me if I`m wrong here....
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited September 2007
    The LSi is too soft for my personal taste in my room for music with some tubes in the mix, but I have always liked the RT for movies as they tend to cut through better at lower volumes with dialog. The LSi line does open up at volume nicely, on short sessions, but are too laid back for critical listening for my old ears at lower levels.
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited September 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    I understand they are using the same speaks, just updated crossovers and cabinets..

    Mark/Russ, correct me if I`m wrong here....

    The tweeters do look the same.
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited September 2007
    I too thought the LSi`s were too laid back, and kept running the RTi`s....just letting the 7`s , 9`s and LSiC collect dust...

    Then one day I just swapped it all out and recalibrated..

    Now I`m used to the tweeter , so it sounds just like it should

    I have the 9`s in my 2ch rig, and they sound sweet...SS amp and tube Pre Amp....of course the I/C`s and speak cable made a big difference


    now the RT38i`s and the FXi`s, and the RT55i`s are collecting dust !!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited September 2007
    One thing I really appreciate about my VMPS speakers -- they include pots for the midrange and treble, and putty for the bass, so you can dial them in according to your room and personal taste. No worries about a particular speaker or music or component or cable being too bright, too harsh, too laid back, etc.
    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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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited September 2007
    putty for the bass ?

    I really dig my 9`s, but really want to try something else also
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited September 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    putty for the bass ?

    Yep. There's putty on the passive radiator. Add or take a pinch off at a time and it changes the q -- it makes the bass as tight as you prefer.
    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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  • james vaughan
    james vaughan Posts: 96
    edited September 2007
    Guess I will give the RTI A a shot then and take it from thier. The Kefs have a very nice, ballanced, top end that will be hard to beat.
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  • james vaughan
    james vaughan Posts: 96
    edited September 2007
    Early B. wrote: »
    Yep. There's putty on the passive radiator. Add or take a pinch off at a time and it changes the q -- it makes the bass as tight as you prefer.

    Is this sort of like adding weights to a passive sub design?
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited October 2007
    HEY! You're the guy on craigslist from Bonney Lake. I knew it the second I saw those Rockets. How come I've never noticed you on here before. Still trying to unload those SVS subs?

    Sorry, I really have nothing to contribute towards the real intent of this thread.
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  • james vaughan
    james vaughan Posts: 96
    edited October 2007
    Shizelbs wrote: »
    HEY! You're the guy on craigslist from Bonney Lake. I knew it the second I saw those Rockets. How come I've never noticed you on here before. Still trying to unload those SVS subs?

    Sorry, I really have nothing to contribute towards the real intent of this thread.

    Yup I am in Bonney Lake. Already sold the SVS sub. Joined the Polk forum in 05, did some posting, asked some questions, grabbed some Rockets and am now looking back in the Polk direction.

    If you are local and want to swing by do it.
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