SF Bay Area Members - Demo the Polk Audio RTiA3

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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited January 2008
    Last I heard, Bear has the speakers, with the recommended pass off to auto_pilot. You guys take care of that yet?

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • jaysonbarnett
    jaysonbarnett Posts: 257
    edited January 2008
    have a question and i am new to polk. I bought RTI8s and CSi3, and i am wondering if i can use 4 rti4s as the rears or rti4 and fxi3. the reason i am asking is because the fxi3 are hard to find now and in a couple of months i will not be able to find them. So i will have to use the rti4 (x4) instead. Will this work? or do i have to have the fxi3? ANy help would be very much appreiated. I also want to be a tester and i am looking for some rears for my system. If i like them i will buy them.
    Audio:
    Onkyo :tx-sr805
    Polk: rti8's
    Polk: rti4's
    Polk: fxi3's
    Polk: csi'3
    Velodyne: VRP 1200
    Epik: Caliber
    Video:
    Panasonic:TH-42PX60U 42"Plasma
    Power Conditioner:
    Monster Power    : HTS 3600 MKII Home Theater
    Dvd:
    Sony: BDP-350
    Game Systems
    WII
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited February 2008
    Is Bear still hibernating with these ?
    The first rule of Fight Club is you don't talk about Fight Club
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited February 2008
    Most of us have been hit with the flu epidemic. Bear's still got the speakers and has tried to hook up with Steve, but P65 is down for the count with a high fever. Robert is going to contact auto-pilot tonight to send them over there this week. When auto-pilot is done, he can hand these off to shahmichael. From there back to Steve, via Beardog03, if necessary (he works in the city), from there to Alec in Daly City.

    Tentative schedule:
    next auto_pilot
    shahmichael
    Polk65

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • hogermite
    hogermite Posts: 6
    edited February 2008
    Not sure how to link another speaker thread (Advice/recommendations please - RTiA7 plus 5.1 configuration), or if it is proper to mix threads, but wanted to ask in this one what might be optimal to complete my setup. I just purchased fronts - RTiA7, center - CSiA4. I am debating on the rears - either the RTiA1 or RTiA3. For $100 more, what do the A3s have over the A1s? Are the A1s a better match for the A7s - and the A3s for the A9s?
    Also, any advice on best results by 1) hanging on back wall of HT room at 7' - 8' high, or 2) place on 30" or 36" speaker stands? Thanks for any advice/assistance
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2008
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    Most of us have been hit with the flu epidemic. Bear's still got the speakers and has tried to hook up with Steve, but P65 is down for the count with a high fever. Robert is going to contact auto-pilot tonight to send them over there this week. When auto-pilot is done, he can hand these off to shahmichael. From there back to Steve, via Beardog03, if necessary (he works in the city), from there to Alec in Daly City.

    Tentative schedule:
    next auto_pilot
    shahmichael
    Polk65


    I will take them to each one on this list..

    I need auto_pilot, and shahmichael, and Alec to contact me ASAP, so we can get the schedual down, and I can get addresses to take te speaks to....


    Let`s go fellas.....get ahold of me, give me your ady , and get your demo on...

    I have been trying to get Auto_pilot to respond for a week now......If I don`t here from him soon, I will go to the next guy, and he will have to wait until it comes back around.....but in order for me to get these to anybody, I need communication....and addy`s....
    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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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited February 2008
    hogermite wrote: »
    Not sure how to link another speaker thread (Advice/recommendations please - RTiA7 plus 5.1 configuration), or if it is proper to mix threads, but wanted to ask in this one what might be optimal to complete my setup. I just purchased fronts - RTiA7, center - CSiA4. I am debating on the rears - either the RTiA1 or RTiA3. For $100 more, what do the A3s have over the A1s? Are the A1s a better match for the A7s - and the A3s for the A9s?
    Also, any advice on best results by 1) hanging on back wall of HT room at 7' - 8' high, or 2) place on 30" or 36" speaker stands? Thanks for any advice/assistance

    I'm sure the A1s will work fine for surrounds. The A3s will give you a bit more midrange and bass, which will be noticeable, but the larger speakers are harder to mount and there's much less information in the surrounds. There's no right or wrong answer, they are all voice matched.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited March 2008
    Since I have had no response from any of the other players, I am going to the only one tat sems interested...

    looks like they will be going to Daily City...

    I will PM the only one that has pm`d me with interest..


    I will keep you posted..


    anybody else interested needs to pm me to get on the list...I am willing to deliver, but I need names and addy`s....


    Step up, or step aside ...!!
    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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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited March 2008
    beardog03 wrote: »
    Since I have had no response from any of the other players, I am going to the only one tat sems interested...

    looks like they will be going to Daily City...

    I will PM the only one that has pm`d me with interest..


    I will keep you posted..


    anybody else interested needs to pm me to get on the list...I am willing to deliver, but I need names and addy`s....


    Step up, or step aside ...!!
    So Alex gets them next...good deal.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited March 2008
    Who's got the speakers now...Alex? We should probably move these guys along.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • Aqs612scag
    Aqs612scag Posts: 102
    edited March 2008
    I received them from Robert today 3/13 and will be passing along to Steve in SF.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    The list has been updated.
    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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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited March 2008
    Bear must have had those speakers out on the street corners hooking ;). Enjoy them Alex.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2008
    Guys, please remember to post a review, even if brief on the product page during or after your demo is complete. Taking the small amount of time to do that will give Polk the feedback they are looking for, and keep speaker demo programs like this 'alive'.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited March 2008
    will do....

    Sorry for the long delay, but it was difficult getting the next player lined up...

    Polk65 is next, and he lives right there in the City, so it should get the program back on track......

    The sickness that hit our area was no joke......I`m just glad to be over it....



    Anyway,thanks for stepping up, Alex


    The torch has been passed.......Enjoy ...!!

    :cool:


    A big "THANK YOU" to POLK and Russ and Mark, and all involved ...for making this all possible....

    Ron Temple deserves a big THANK YOU also for being so involved, and making sure the program goes off without a hitch...he`s a stand up guy in my book.....


    So.....THANK 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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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited April 2008
    Aqs612scag wrote: »
    I received them from Robert today 3/13 and will be passing along to Steve in SF.
    Hey Alex, I spoke to Steve last weekend. You guys should get together soon to pass the speakers on. If you want me to call him, I'll hook you guys up. Send me your number again in a PM.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • djlogix
    djlogix Posts: 115
    edited April 2008
    Damn I wish I've been here longer and it was in the Fairfield area. I've been pondering on picking these up as surrounds for a couple of weeks now.
    I should've listened way back in 2008, they told me I'd go broke... they were right
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited April 2008
    djlogix wrote: »
    Damn I wish I've been here longer and it was in the Fairfield area. I've been pondering on picking these up as surrounds for a couple of weeks now.
    PM Doro or Russ and ask to get in the rotation. Momentum has really stalled, several of the guys that wanted in haven't gotten in touch. The speakers are in SF, but Beardog03 works there and lives fairly close to you. If you get in, then he can take them and meet you somewhere.

    However, this demo rotation has taken far longer than anticipated and Polk might want to get their speakers back.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2008
    It's about time to wrap it up....one more perhaps.
    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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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited April 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    It's about time to wrap it up....one more perhaps.
    That's what I was guessing.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2008
    Ron/Russ - Did you have anyone else that was interested in a demo, or was this basically stalled?
    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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  • djlogix
    djlogix Posts: 115
    edited April 2008
    I would love to audition them is possible. PM doro.
    I should've listened way back in 2008, they told me I'd go broke... they were right
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2008
    Please PM Russman....
    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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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited April 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Ron/Russ - Did you have anyone else that was interested in a demo, or was this basically stalled?
    I replied to this last night, but it must have been lost...I think Luc still wants a demo. He's close to me and Steve will be passing me the speakers shortly.

    I'm open to coordinating with others. Some who initially wanted in have not been in contact, so I would guess it's ready to wind down after djlogix (if he's in). Last time I checked it looked like some reviews are owed...Bear, Alex, Steve :p.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2008
    So where the hell are all the reviews that you guys should be posting? I looked and just saw RonT had posted his thoughts. These speakers have been making the rounds since last year.

    Sheesh what a bunch of.... Polk is nice enough to set this up so they can get some feedback for the public & you guys are falling down on the job.
    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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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited April 2008
    Thanks for that helpful insight there Cath ...!

    I have been working very, very long hours, and was very sick during my turn at Demo-ing the speaks....But your absolutly correct.....
    I do owe you good folks a reveiw of the speaks that I was lucky enough to get my ears on...and I will do just that

    I got a $400.90 ticket for going through a yellow light in S.F. (picture was taken in the middle of intersection), when I was on my way to drop them off for Alex...anothe 40 bucks for the court fees , and another 200 for traffic school..!!

    I could have bought the pair of speaks for less !!

    Yet I am willing to pick them up and drop them off to whom ever you would like me to contact....

    I have actually had a few discussions about those speaks with various interested party`s , and helped sell a couple of pairs...all in the name of good music/surround sound for Polk Audio !!

    I am very Grateful to Polk for affording myself and others the oppotunity to Demo their wonderful product, and will write up a small reveiw of my thoughts...when I get a minute to sit down and do so....

    thank you all for understanding


    Ron my brother....
    Call me anytime to direct me to pick up or drop off, when and if you need me to...
    I will do what I can to help wrap up the demo for yourself, Mark , and Russ...

    Just say the word bro...


    Bear
    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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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited April 2008
    Beardog coordinated the east bay and north bay Polkies and helped me out personally by meeting SON directly...saved me a trip to the city ($30-$40). Sorry about the traffic problems...if you didn't look like a Hell's Angel, you probably wouldn't get pulled over :D

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2008
    :eek: Yikes you been having tough time there Robert. I'm sorry about that & the traffic problems OUCH!:eek:

    I've been seeing questions about the RTIa's on other boards, and I was going to direct them to the reviews from you guys on Polks product pages, but didn't find any! Hence my little prod.

    Hope you feel better soon & are able to cut back on the number of hours you have to put in on the job.

    Take care Robert.:)
    beardog03 wrote: »
    Thanks for that helpful insight there Cath ...!

    I have been working very, very long hours, and was very sick during my turn at Demo-ing the speaks....But your absolutly correct.....
    I do owe you good folks a reveiw of the speaks that I was lucky enough to get my ears on...and I will do just that

    I got a $400.90 ticket for going through a yellow light in S.F. (picture was taken in the middle of intersection), when I was on my way to drop them off for Alex...anothe 40 bucks for the court fees , and another 200 for traffic school..!!

    I could have bought the pair of speaks for less !!

    Yet I am willing to pick them up and drop them off to whom ever you would like me to contact....

    I have actually had a few discussions about those speaks with various interested party`s , and helped sell a couple of pairs...all in the name of good music/surround sound for Polk Audio !!

    I am very Grateful to Polk for affording myself and others the oppotunity to Demo their wonderful product, and will write up a small reveiw of my thoughts...when I get a minute to sit down and do so....

    thank you all for understanding


    Ron my brother....
    Call me anytime to direct me to pick up or drop off, when and if you need me to...
    I will do what I can to help wrap up the demo for yourself, Mark , and Russ...

    Just say the word bro...


    Bear
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2008
    Crybaby.
    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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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2008
    Well :p:p:p back at you smart alec!:D

    dorokusai wrote: »
    Crybaby.
    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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