POLK RTiA5 System

danz1906
danz1906 Posts: 5,144
edited August 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
Hello,

I just put together a RTiA5 system with the CSiA6 center.
RTiA5 Fronts
RTiA5 Rears
CSiA6 center.

How much break in time is needed with the RTiA series?
How would you characterize the Polk RTiA sound?

Cheers
Linn AV5140 fronts
Linn AV5120 Center
Linn AV5140 Rears
M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
Odyssey Mono-Blocs
SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • natehack
    natehack Posts: 35
    edited October 2008
    Looks nice, bet it will sound great!
    Mostly HT or Music?
    Denon AVR5700 doing work
    Polk RTi10 pumped by Carver TFM-35
    Polk CS1000p
    Mission 760
    B&W ASW750
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2008
    Hello,

    The System will be used for both Music and Home Theater.

    Thanks
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited October 2008
    looks good. How do you like those amps?
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2008
    Hello,

    I love the Odyssey Mono-SE amps.
    The Mono-se has a smooth top-end with great low-in( VERY MUSICAL).
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2008
    Hi Leroyjr1,

    How would you Characterize the RTiA5/A9 sound?(smooth,,detail,,bright)
    My speakers are not broke in yet-only 10hrs on them.

    Thanks
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,194
    edited October 2008
    Congratulations danz, that looks like a great system, and you cleaned the carpet very carefully, it seems, before putting that all up! I don't know those speakers, so I cannot comment, but I am sure another member will answer your question soon. I do have a question though: any subwoofer included?

    Welcome to the club, and congratulations!
    Alea jacta est!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2008
    Great looking system Danz. I would characterize the RTiA series as forward, detailed and with excellent midrange punch. The gear involved may change the overal tonality so that's just a subjective observation.

    Kex - I do the same thing when I take pictures of my rig,lol :D
    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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited October 2008
    I use the A5's for home theater and the 9's I use for music in the same room. I have the A9's running off a different pre and amp so when the guys are over playing Madden 09 we can listen to a little music while I kick their butt. They both can be a little bright at times. The Adcom helps alot with the brightness IMO. Overall I'm very happy
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2008
    Hello Kex,

    Im using a Paradigm DSP-3400 14in Sub-woofer for movies.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited October 2008
    Very nice setup!!!

    How big is your room that you have them in?
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2008
    Curved,

    The Room size is 15W x 24L with 8ft ceiling.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited October 2008
    Thats a kick **** system!

    Congrats and Enjoy!!


    Welcome to Club Polk.


    Nick
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited October 2008
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Curved,

    The Room size is 15W x 24L with 8ft ceiling.

    I bet they sound pretty good in there!! They will take a little bit to break-in.

    What are your thoughts on them? What else were you looking at?
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2008
    Curved,

    Yes, the speakers need much more break-in time.
    The RTiA5 sound on the BRIGHT side right now and not as open as they
    should be. I think after break-in they should sound Very-Good.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2008
    Hey Nickolas812,

    I see that your an Odyssey guy also. Klaus makes some great equipment.
    I use a Primare Pre-30 pre-amp, very smooth sounding.
    How would you characterize the sound of the Canedela pre-amp?
    How do you like the Odyssey-Polk combo sound?
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited October 2008
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Hey Nickolas812,

    I see that your an Odyssey guy also. Klaus makes some great equipment.
    I use a Primare Pre-30 pre-amp, very smooth sounding.
    How would you characterize the sound of the Canedela pre-amp?
    How do you like the Odyssey-Polk combo sound?



    The Candela is very extended in high frequency's, dead quite and super smooth. When I say dead quite, I mean dead quite. At any volume. There is no background noise/hiss what so ever. It makes for some extremely detailed music.By far the best pre I have ever owned!

    The Odyssey amp and Candela is like a match made in heaven. With the rich warm sound of the Khartago and the extended sweetness of the Candela. Its perfect. At least for me it is....



    Cheers

    Nick
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,650
    edited October 2008
    Very cool setup...

    Thats ALOT of amp for RTiA5..

    Very cool
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2008
    Hi,

    How do you like the Taylo 7u?
    Also ,very nice system.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,650
    edited October 2008
    I absolutely love the Taylos...

    Had them a year and a half now and they are what I would consider the "perfect" loud speaker for what they cost and what they can do...

    Their performance for the money is amazing. They mate VERY well with Odyssey as well..

    And thank you! :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited October 2008
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Very cool setup...

    Thats ALOT of amp for RTiA5..

    Very cool

    I concur....but they love to see power :D
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited October 2008
    I have never seen that combo before.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2008
    Hey Guy,

    The RTiA5 are breaking in nicely.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited October 2008
    How many hours do you have on them so far?
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2008
    Hey,

    About 40hrs so far, I think about 60hrs more and they should be Good.
    Do you think 100hrs is enough break-in time?
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2008
    Hello,

    Does anyone know about Kavent/Vincent cd player?
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,194
    edited October 2008
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Hello,

    Does anyone know about Kavent/Vincent cd player?
    I don't, but you might want to start a new thread on the topic ... JMO!
    Alea jacta est!
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited October 2008
    Finally! Someone who vacuums before taking a picture of their rig. Nice amps by the way.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2008
    Hey Guys,

    Im thinking of Upgrading my Front pair Of RTiA5 to RTiA9s.
    I Looking for a Local Sale for my RTiA5s, the speakers are about 2weeks old.

    Thanks
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited October 2008
    Are you giving up on the A5s?

    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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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2008
    Hi Erick,

    Im thinking of upgrading to the Larger RTiA9 for my Fronts.
    Are you Local?
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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