RTi 8's vs. Rm40T

mph86
mph86 Posts: 8
edited January 2008 in Speakers
I'm assuming the RTi8's are the better speaker (because the RTi line is the better line) but the Rm40T's MSRP is $200 more (per pair) then the RTi line. So if anyone can tell me which is the better speaker (not better value, I don't care about the price difference) I would really appreciate it.
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited January 2008
    Actually if you watch sale prices you can get the Rti8's for around $300. I know nothing of the RM line.
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  • mph86
    mph86 Posts: 8
    edited January 2008
    Yeah I saw that, thanks. However, the price between these two sets doesn't really concern me. I just want to know which one sounds better. Thanks for the input though.

    BTW, How do you like your Adcom amp? I am looking at getting a similar setup to what you have and have been looking at different amp options.
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited January 2008
    The Adcom is great. I wanted an amp with good power that could drive all 5 speakers and it does it wonderfully. It handles everything I throw at it.

    IMHO the price does matter and you can't go wrong with 8's at that price,excellent speaker.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2008
    RTi8.
    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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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited January 2008
    Another vote for the RTi8. Better overall, but the RM40T is no slouch - especially in a video rig with a good subwoofer.
    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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  • mph86
    mph86 Posts: 8
    edited January 2008
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Another vote for the RTi8. Better overall, but the RM40T is no slouch - especially in a video rig with a good subwoofer.

    RuSsMaN, am I to assume you have owned both? Is there a reason they (Polk) list the 40T's with a higher MSRP if the 8's are the better speaker. Everything I've seen and read leads me to believe the 8's are better but the MSRP doesn't make sense to me. BTW, I have heard the Rm40T's but not the RTi8's.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2008
    The cost involved in those two loudspeakers is simply different. The RM series has an aluminum enclosure, and the molding process for that speaker costs more than a MDF based box design. That's just a couple generic comments but don't get wrapped up in price. Both loudspeakers are intended for different market blocks as well.
    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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  • mph86
    mph86 Posts: 8
    edited January 2008
    That makes sense thanks. It never even occurred to me that they just cost more to produce. I just assumed the price was based on the sound. I guess I'll go with the RTi8's then.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited January 2008
    Ed Zachry, the RM series is marketed toward the 'flat screen' custom install group, with a big focus being on asthetics (for Joe6pack with some $ to spend).

    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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  • mph86
    mph86 Posts: 8
    edited January 2008
    One more question, I am am also looking into upgrading my receiver to a Yamaha RX-V1800. Does anyone know how the RTi8's sound with Yamaha? Is it warm enough sounding to balance out "bright" speakers?
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited January 2008
    The RTi aren't bright, the Yamaha is (imho).

    Onkyo, then Denon, then HK are the best bet in receivers for an RTi home theater - at least for the brick and mortar choices.

    I currently run a Polk RM series with an entry level Onkyo and have no thoughts of upgrading.

    Cheers,
    Russ

    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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