Stereophile review of Rtia1

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
edited September 2008 in Speakers
http://www.stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/908polk/

Looks like they were duly impressed. They did note the cabinet resonance that others have mentioned.
Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • BjornB17
    BjornB17 Posts: 752
    edited September 2008
    is it just me or does the review seem overly enthusiastic?
    KEF Q150 | Rythmik F12 | Yamaha Aventage RX-A780
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited September 2008
    BjornB17 wrote: »
    is it just me or does the review seem overly enthusiastic?

    With reviews, in general, you gotta learn to read between the lines.
    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

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited September 2008
    Robert Reina tends to "love" everything he reviews--BUT, in Polk's defense, they always review respectably with Stereophile staff.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • BjornB17
    BjornB17 Posts: 752
    edited September 2008
    No that I'm complaining... obviously I love the RTi speakers based on the setup in my signature but still, I can probably find things I don't like about them that are not described in the "professional" review.
    KEF Q150 | Rythmik F12 | Yamaha Aventage RX-A780
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited September 2008
    With speakers there's alot of personal preference/subjectivity involved--it's the nature of the beast. Everyone has their personal likes/dislikes when it comes to their perception of what music should sound like...and then you have associated equipment...
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited September 2008
    If he'd said that the A1s were crisp and clean, a nice wide midrange, a hint of resonance, good for it's size bass with a pinch of nasality in the upper mid and treble...then he'd be done :eek:

    It's a glowing review so filled with analogies he must use an audiophile thesaurus. An entertaining read.

    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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  • PolkClyde
    PolkClyde Posts: 662
    edited September 2008
    steveinaz wrote: »
    With speakers there's alot of personal preference/subjectivity involved--it's the nature of the beast. Everyone has their personal likes/dislikes when it comes to their perception of what music should sound like...and then you have associated equipment...

    I agree with that.I like speakers on the bright side(no harsh) with real good bass.
    PolkAudioClyde
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited September 2008
    Link to the RTI A3 Review:
    http://www.stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/908polk/

    Link to the RTI4 Review (same reviewer):
    http://www.stereophile.com/budgetcomponents/1004polk/index.html

    Both what I would call favorably glowing :D

    But, I will say that in the case of the RTI4 (which I own) - not too exagerated - and close to the mark - they ARE a good speaker!!

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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