RTi12 / RTi A9 vs. Dali Ikon 7

stian
stian Posts: 12
edited March 2008 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Hi!

I am from Norway, and I am considering buying either RTi12 or RTi A9.

I had made up my mind to go for Dali Ikon 7, when I came over these Polks.

My problem is these loudspeakers are not available to listen to where I live.

I was wondering if some of You have heard the Ikon 7s and could tell me if the sound in the Polks are somewhat similar to the Ikon7s?

I really believe whichever Polk I would buy, I would be extremely satisfied, but I do believe you can see my dilemma in buying "un-heard"speakers.

I am most likely going for one of the Polks anyway, but a professional respond from you who really know Polk would work wonders for my dilemma=)

Looking forward to your response.

Best regards,

Stian,
Norway
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  • Jim Shearer
    Jim Shearer Posts: 369
    edited November 2007
    Greetings!

    I am not familiar with the Dali Ikon, but thought you at least deserved a response from someone so you know you aren't being ignored.

    I have a pair of RTi6 with a small Polk sub which I enjoy very much. In the US they represent an excellent value. I suspect prices in Europe are higher, perhaps making them less competative with European products there.

    I don't know if I would buy a speaker without being able to hear it first, but life is full of difficult choices. :confused:

    Good Luck!

    Jim
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited November 2007
    Welcome. The RTi line is a great speaker for HT, but a lot of people find it is a little too bright for 2 channel music. I have not heard the new line, but I would assume it has very similar sound to the RTi.
    Hope this helps in your decision. If you're going to use it for HomeTheater, the risk of not liking it IMO is very low.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    The Ikon line looks and sounds terrible compared to the other speakers from that manufacturer.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • stian
    stian Posts: 12
    edited November 2007
    Hi guys!

    Thanks for your response.

    You´re quite right Jim, the RTi12s is priced at around 3000 dollars...

    BUT, a friend of mine gets 40% off, and that is a very nice price here in Norway.
    This is why I´m considering buying them without being able to hear them first.

    Im gonna use them for both home theater and 2 channel music.

    I do believe they are 10 times better than the old Prosons I´ve got, so I dont think I can go wrong with Polk...

    Anyway, when I decide, I´ll be sure to let you know =)

    Stian
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,990
    edited November 2007
    dorokusai wrote: »
    The Ikon line looks and sounds terrible compared to the other speakers from that manufacturer.

    I'll throw in a +1 on that Ikon line.Though,3 g's for the polks?? Wow!!!
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  • stian
    stian Posts: 12
    edited November 2007
    Norway is expensive =)
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,990
    edited November 2007
    Would it be cheaper to ship it from the good ol' USA?
    Besides,europe has so many good speaker makers,surprised you can't find a good used pair for the same coin.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • stian
    stian Posts: 12
    edited November 2007
    Have to pay VAT, and you end up with the same amount..

    I dont want used speakers, gotta be new=) as I said earlier, I get 40% off on Polk, thats why they´re winning for now..hehe
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  • stian
    stian Posts: 12
    edited February 2008
    Hi,

    got my RTi A9s yesterday.. NICE! =) Big and Beautiful :)
    Next up is a new receiver. The first im testing is Denon 3808. Wont spend much time out of my apartment this weekend!! hehe..
    I´ll give you a report :)
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited February 2008
    Please keep us posted, and welcome to the forum.
    Good luck.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2008
    Congrats!
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited February 2008
    Congrats on your purchase --
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  • stian
    stian Posts: 12
    edited February 2008
    Hi again.

    Well, had the 3808 in the weekend. Thought the sound was excellent. On Home Theater as well, WOW, even though I used my old center as the polk hasnt arrived yet. Would have no problem buying the Denon at once, but since I´ve spent 3-4 months on the speakers, I figure I can spend a bit more than 1 day on the receiver..=) So the coming weekend the plan is to test Onkyo 875.
    The Denon is priced at approx 2000USD and the Onkyo at 3000. The Onkyo has to perform :):)

    Stian
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  • stian
    stian Posts: 12
    edited March 2008
    morning,

    the Onkyo sounded great as well. They both sounded the same; great!!
    So have to say the cheaper one tops my list so far.
    Next up for testing is Pioneer LX60.. at least I hope so.

    this is hard :)
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