rta8tl vs rti100 vs rt600i please help

PAPI1968
PAPI1968 Posts: 2
edited October 2008 in Speakers
trying to figure out what is the best way to go. ht is important but 2ch is my relief from the day. i had a set of rt12 that i loved and regret getting rid of and a set of 11rta tl that i also seriously regret getting rid of:(. if it helps i currently have a cs350ls center and rti28 rears that will fill out the system. any help is appreciated since i wont have a chance to hear these before buying. i left the flock for nht and now yearn to return home. would also love to find either an rt12 or rt16 so i wouldnt have this dilema. thankyou everyone
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2008
    Welcome to Club Polk. I think you would be best served finding a set of used RTi speakers. Those blue woofers were a good mix for HT, and 2 channel. I too have enjoyed the RTa series owning the 15TL's. They work real well with the CS350. Its a tough call, but its easier to find RTA's than others. The RTA's are better 2 channel IMHO. Watch Craig's list, and hopefully you can score on the cheap.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited October 2008
    I was really impressed with RTA 8Ts that came through here last year. For a small floorstander, they had surprisingly deep and punchy bass. They timbre match stock SDA 1Cs, as do the 11s and 15s. I like the RTis, but the RTAs are something else, much smoother through the mids and not as nasal at the top. RTA would be my pick.

    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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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited October 2008
    I'll vote for the RTA series, just a better "all around" speaker,IMHO.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2008
    It's SO nice seeing the RTA's getting some respect!!!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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