POLK RTiA5 System

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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited October 2008
    I'm in San Diego.

    I was just asking.

    I recently upgraded from RTI4s to RTI A3s.

    Very happy....for now.....:D

    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
    Im happy with the sound of the RTiA5, just may upgrade.
    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
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Hi Erick,

    Im thinking of upgrading to the Larger RTiA9 for my Fronts.
    Are you Local?


    Have you considered the LSI series.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited October 2008
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Have you considered the LSI series.

    No disrepect Dan, but I have to agree that the RT line doesn't really bring the best out of your amp choice. The LSi line is a much better test for the quality of gear you are amassing. You might actually heat the SEs up a bit if you faced them with the 4 ohm load the LSi has. I personally feel that the LSi/Odyssey matchup is a good one, worth a try.
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2008
    Hi Dennis,

    No disrepect taken, I may look into the LSI line.
    The LSI line may be out of by Budget these days.
    I have a friend that may sell me his RTiA9 at a great price.
    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,

    Whats the price range for the LSI lines?
    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,

    How would you characterize the sound of the LSi25 and LSi15?
    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
    You need to look into the Taylo 7u...

    Same price at around 2,500 or so new like the LSi25..

    Used for much less...

    A GREAT SPEAKER that mates VERY well with those amps...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited October 2008
    Purchasing new or used? New is price controlled so should be the same almost everywhere (from an authorised seller)

    Used - 15's in the $700-$800 range, 9's in the $500-$600 range
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited October 2008
    The LSi sound would best be considered smooth and laid back. Personally, I like the 15's much more than the 25's. (especially if you are running them with a decent amp)

    From what I have read and heard, they also respond well to crossover upgrades if you are into that sort of thing....

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2008
    Michael,

    Thanks for the great info. I prefer a smooth sound.
    Is it hard to blend in the Subs in the LSi Floorstanders?
    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 Guys,

    What are the Taylo 7u's going for Used???
    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
    Around 2,000

    You can get ones new from Ty on his website for around 2,600 to 2,800

    You will not regret it...
    - 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
    Very Nice System!
    Which CD player is that?(Shanling)Sweet.
    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
    Thanks ---

    CDT100

    Everything has been great... no complaints at all
    - 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
    I just picked up a New Kavent/Shenyge CD-1031 player.
    The CD-1031 has a nice balance sound which is smooth and detail.
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    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
    Wow that looks bad ****..

    Congrats

    I wouldnt mind laying my ears on that!

    Ive had my CDP a while now - no real desire to move on...

    Although as one point I really wanted to pick up Klaus's CDP he can get for like 2,500 - very plain looks, but man I bet it sings...

    Just cant justify the money...

    You have a great rig...
    - 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
    Thanks,

    Klaus is one Cool Dude, I drove down to Indy to pick up my amps in person.
    When the Economy settles down, I will look into those Awesome Tylo 7us.
    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 Guys,

    Day 14, the RTiA5 are sounding much better.
    I hate breaking-in Speakers.
    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
    The monos will take roughly 300 hours to break in...

    :)
    - 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
    The Mono-Bloc are well broken-in, I bought them in April 2007.
    Just cant wait until the RTiA5 are broken -in all the way.
    I can see the Light at the end of the Tunnel:)
    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
    Mine took a lot longer than I expected them to. Those 6.5's were very tight when I first got them.
    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 Curved,

    How many hours did it take to break-in or months?
    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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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited October 2008
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Michael,

    Thanks for the great info. I prefer a smooth sound.
    Is it hard to blend in the Subs in the LSi Floorstanders?
    It is pretty easy to blend the 15's with a sub. I had the 25's for a short while but I don't remember exactly how hard or easy they were to integrate.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2008
    Hey Guys,

    Did the tweeters break-in or change in tone over 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
    Hey Guys,

    Is there a difference in the Highs(tweeters/upper mids) between thr RTiA5s
    and the RTiA9s.
    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 Guys,

    Is anyone using Harmonic Technology cables?
    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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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,775
    edited October 2008
    I think you would get much better sound if you got the sytem out of the corner. Wouldn't hurt to minimize all the equipment between the speakers as well.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2008
    Hi,

    Thanks for the Advice,but at this time thats the only set-up I can use.
    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
    Is the sound changing for you?
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