RTi10 Temptation!

storm08
storm08 Posts: 3
edited November 2007 in Speakers
I was originally looking to piece together an entry level Polk system, such as the R50s as fronts. Now I am tempted by a Tweeter ad for tomorrow with the Rti10s on sale, buy one get one free for $479.99. I know it's a big jump, but... Family room is 12x12 in a townhome. Will the RTi10s be overpowering? Thanks!
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited November 2007
    I currently own a pair of RTI10's. There's no such thing as overpowering, I also saw the ad at Tweeter, that's a good price :). Just make sure you got an amp to make those babies happy!
    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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  • OpticalSerenity
    OpticalSerenity Posts: 92
    edited November 2007
    I saw this too, I wonder how many they have. I currently have RTi6's, and figure it can't hurt to go to the RTi10's.

    Has their price come down or is this just an amazing price? $479 for TWO RTi10's is hard to pass up.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,236
    edited November 2007
    Keep in mind, this is a speaker based upon HT and not 2 channel listening. If you like music bright, this is your speaker. Happy shopping.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    Keep in mind, that the "bright" speaker comment is an opinion.

    I would take advantage of the price breaks on the RTi series since there is a new series being introduced.
    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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  • OpticalSerenity
    OpticalSerenity Posts: 92
    edited November 2007
    I use it 99% for movies and video games.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    RTi10.
    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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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    go get a pair.....

    nuff said !
    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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  • m00npie
    m00npie Posts: 697
    edited November 2007
    And get a CSi5 with the money you saved
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    zackly.....
    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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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,236
    edited November 2007
    OpticalSerenity wrote: »
    I use it 99% for movies and video games.
    Then what are you waiting for?
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,236
    edited November 2007
    Sorry, double post. Damn beer.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    Treitz - Your comment is valid and important. I feel what your saying on the RTi tweeter issue but it's all over the place in regards to overall reaction. We're all critical here....and for a reason but also the minority in the big picture.

    If they're happy, let them be happy....you know what I mean?

    I'm a Maganepan devotee but haven't owned a Magnepan for a year or more. There's too much too experience right now to get isolated.
    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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  • acsubie
    acsubie Posts: 773
    edited November 2007
    leaving now and driving 45 minutes hoping to snag a pair, will report back in when i return
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited November 2007
    dude, thats a phenomenal price for the 10's 479 for the pair?, NO BRAINER

    get em, while they will sound beter with seperate amplification, it's not a Defcon 1 emergency like it is with the LSi's. get the speakers, worry about powering them better later. This hobby never ends once your bit, and you'll be looking at seperate amps on EBAY and Audiogon in due time, there not going anywhere..lol
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • nm4710
    nm4710 Posts: 97
    edited November 2007
    I bought RTi10s at a similar price (about $515 shipped for a pair). Now they are amazing speakers...but unless you pay almost a grand for a good amp to drive them they virtually no benefit over RTi6's + sub. I'm bi-amping mine right now with a cheap amp and my receiver...the results are good...but again, I believe anyone buying these should invest in a solid 200wpc high current amp from adcom or rotel (~400 for an old, old, old used model or 1200-ish for a new one).
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    get the speaks....worry about amplification later...!!
    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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  • acsubie
    acsubie Posts: 773
    edited November 2007
    got mine, was first one in line, only got there about 15 minutes before opening, i would have liked to have gotten the free sub
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    why didn`t you ?
    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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  • acsubie
    acsubie Posts: 773
    edited November 2007
    didnt spend $500 and althought the RTIa4s where real nice that the sales guy was pitching to me, i just couldnt warrant spending another $300, when i just bought a new pw111 last week that makes me plenty happy
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    sounds like a win/win to me !!

    enjoy your new Polks !!!
    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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  • Onac
    Onac Posts: 36
    edited November 2007
    Enjoy the speakers! Down the road you might want to try an external amp and see if you notice a difference. I definitely did with my 10's. It depends on what receiver you have now.

    With all of the great sales lately I now own a pair of 8's, 10's and 12's. Now to do some testing to see which ones I want to keep and sell the others.
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  • 64met
    64met Posts: 63
    edited November 2007
    Where is this special $ on the rti10's @ Tweeter? I went to their site and it appears you can't buy anything online from them??
    Dedicated HT: JVC RS-2 Proj; Carada 104' fixed screen; Yamaha RXZ-7; Outlaw 7 X 200; Toshiba HDXA2; Blu Ray Panasonic 30; Polk Rti10's;
    Csi5; Fxi3 and Outlaw LFM1X Sub; RTi Universal RC
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  • psb962
    psb962 Posts: 12
    edited November 2007
    3 weeks ago, I got a pair of 10s at Frys for $247 each and a CSi5 for $200. Wicked!

    Dont worry about not getting a free sub. There will be a reason why they are free! With the 10's you just need a sub to provide the deep bass ie 20-60 (ish) Hz. Economy subs sometimes dont even start until 35 Hz and arent really worth it with the 10's
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  • peffy03
    peffy03 Posts: 50
    edited November 2007
    i currently have rti10's that i purchased as new mains and switched my monitor 30s to surround speakers. i have the rti10s biamped and they match up well with the monitor 30s
    -Jeff

    My System:
    Onkyo Sr604
    Carver 125x2
    Polk Rti 10 (biamped)
    Polk Monitor 30
    Polk psw10bk
    Polk Rti6
    polk CSi3
    Monster ripoff wire
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