POLK RTiA5 System

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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2008
    Hello,

    The more the RTiA5s break-in the better they sound.I was thinking of
    upgrading to a pair of RTiA9s. I added a small M&K 8in subwoofer that I had.

    The Sound of the RTiA5s with the M&K sub,is a good combo!
    Now I have a nice Crisp top-end with a fuller bottom-end.
    I think this combo will hold me until I upgrade to 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,

    The Polk RTiA5s sound really good on Movies(The Incredible Hulk-Indiana Jones)
    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
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Hello,

    The more the RTiA5s break-in the better they sound.I was thinking of
    upgrading to a pair of RTiA9s. I added a small M&K 8in subwoofer that I had.

    The Sound of the RTiA5s with the M&K sub,is a good combo!
    Now I have a nice Crisp top-end with a fuller bottom-end.
    I think this combo will hold me until I upgrade to the RTiA9s.:)

    It sure does make a difference (and a great one) when you add a fast musical sub ;)
    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, you are very Correct!
    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 November 2008
    Hey Guys,

    Grills on or Off when you are Listening to Music????
    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 November 2008
    my speakers dont even have grills! ;)
    - 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 November 2008
    Hi,

    Ok thats one for Grills-off;)
    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 November 2008
    The Movie "Tropic Thunder".........WOW...Great looking Picture...Awesome Sound:cool:
    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 November 2008
    Hey,

    The Speakers are broke-in now,and I must say it was worth the wait.
    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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  • Davidmk
    Davidmk Posts: 1
    edited December 2008
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Hey,

    The Speakers are broke-in now,and I must say it was worth the wait.


    Nice to read they are broken in , I just a bought a pair of the RTiA5 's myself , only had them two days , so mine need to eb broken in as well , salesman said at about 60 hours they would start opening up & get better from there on out , can't wait! they are a bit stiff & haesh in the hi-end now , but they still sound pretty great .
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  • Brian217
    Brian217 Posts: 35
    edited December 2008
    Thinking of getting the a5 or a7..Havent made up my mind yet..Hope you guys can help me out...Have a onkyo 606, and will be using them as fronts...thanks for your help!
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2008
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Hey,

    The Speakers are broke-in now,and I must say it was worth the wait.



    I see you have them for sale.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2008
    Brian217 wrote: »
    Thinking of getting the a5 or a7..Havent made up my mind yet..Hope you guys can help me out...Have a onkyo 606, and will be using them as fronts...thanks for your help!



    I would go with the A5's.
    Better mids
    Cheaper
    Will match better with your 606.
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  • Brian217
    Brian217 Posts: 35
    edited December 2008
    Thanks leroy! thats what i was thinking and putting it with the a6 and a decent sub...not sure yet of the rears....
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2008
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I see you have them for sale.

    Hi Leroyjr1,

    I was trying to sale to get a pair RTiA9s at the Tweeter's going-out
    of Business sale. Once the RTiA5s broke-in, they sound pretty nice.:D
    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 December 2008
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Hi Leroyjr1,

    I was trying to sale to get a pair RTiA9s at the Tweeter's going-out
    of Business sale. Once the RTiA5s broke-in, they sound pretty nice.:D



    How much were the 9's at tweeter going for?
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2008
    Brian217 wrote: »
    Thinking of getting the a5 or a7..Havent made up my mind yet..Hope you guys can help me out...Have a onkyo 606, and will be using them as fronts...thanks for your help!

    Hey Brain,

    The A5 will be easier to drive than the A7s, you cant go wrong with
    either one. Welcome to the Club.
    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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  • trinidesignz
    trinidesignz Posts: 97
    edited December 2008
    Newbie in the house lol. I got denon 3808ci and velodyne DPS-12 and CS2 as center. I was looking at RTi a5 or a7, any recommendations.
    Samsung-55 LED
    Denon 3808ci
    RTi A5 (Fronts)
    CSi A6 (Center)
    FXi 5 (Rears)
    Velodyne DPS-12 (Sub)
    EMOTIVA XPA-5 :D:cool::p;):)
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2008
    The RTiA5 with a Subwoofer makes for a Great Combo!
    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 December 2008
    The Dark Knight Movie has the Best of 2008:D
    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 December 2008
    danz1906 wrote: »
    The Dark Knight Movie has the Best of 2008:D


    Dark Knight was waaaaaaay too long. Sounded good but not as good as The Hulk.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2008
    The Dark Knight is my favorite with the Hulk a close second-Both Great 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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  • manman
    manman Posts: 256
    edited December 2008
    I haven't heard transformers on my set-up yet, but I heard from a friend of mine who has a similar setup that transformers has better sound than Dark Knight. (well... in this case 'better' meaning more dynamic use of surrounds and hard hitting bass).

    Gotta agree on the "too long" comment for dark knight too... I really loved the movie, but IMO it could have used some better editing and direction toward the end.
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited December 2008
    IronMan sounds ridiculously good!!! I just listened to it at reference level today :)
    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 December 2008
    The hulk
    Iron man
    Dark knight

    In this order. Also King Kong sounded good.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2008
    The Movie 30 Days of Night also has Great Sound-Check it Out!
    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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  • ZOOPDOOP22
    ZOOPDOOP22 Posts: 158
    edited December 2008
    curved wrote: »
    IronMan sounds ridiculously good!!! I just listened to it at reference level today :)


    Madness. I envy your A series. I'm the proud owner of RTi8s which I'd guess have been broken in for around 50-60 hours and they sound quite nice.

    You all with your.. ports and.. curves
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2008
    Hi Guys,

    Does anyone use Monster Cable M series 2.4 speaker 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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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2008
    Hi Guys,

    I picked up a pair of Monster Cable M series 2.4 cables, pretty sweet
    lots of Bass!!!!
    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 December 2008
    What other kind of wires have you tried with your current setup?
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