RTi12's or RTi A9's?

betaomega04
betaomega04 Posts: 10
edited December 2008 in Speakers
Hey guys...so I’m new to Club Polk and I could use a little bit of help.

So I already own a pair of RTI8’s (love them btw) and have long wanted to buy a set of the RTi12’s since they went discontinued last year. JR.com is currently selling the last remaining RTi12’s in existence for like $350 a piece. Figuring in shipping costs, they would come out to about $950 total, which is a hell of a deal. On the other hand, I would be able to just as easily buy a used set of of RTi A9’s from Polk’s ebay store for $899 plus shipping...also a hell of a deal. So for those of you who would know better, are the A9’s that much better than the RTi12’s? If I went with the A9’s, I feel like I would have to replace the RTi8’s with A5’s and spend more for a comparable center to the CSi5. I really don’t know what to do...I guess I’m afraid of getting the 12’s knowing that the RTi A series is monumentally better.

What should I do? Thanks for the help!
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2008
    Welcome to Club Polk. I have not heard the new line, but many here have. Its kinda late so I would check in tomorrow I am sure you will get your answer.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited December 2008
    Similar pricing...get the A9s. The 8s will sound very close in the surround role, but the 9s look and sound better than the 12s, IMO.

    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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  • gtu2004
    gtu2004 Posts: 620
    edited December 2008
    really that much of a hell of a deal??? I haven't looked but I think you might be able to snatch a used pair of Rti12s for cheaper than $950...look around.
    Onkyo 805, RtiA5s, Csi5, Rti6s
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2008
    +1 for the A9's. I just seen some RTI 12's on audion and/or ebay for about $650.
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  • rabies_70
    rabies_70 Posts: 47
    edited December 2008
    I paid 450 for a mint pair of Rti12's with the boxes and foam and am LOVING them. The A9's do look a bit more sexy though. My budget is rather tight though, so if you're on a budget I definitely would not pass up a pair of 12's. I cant picture my cinema without them any more
    Center- (2) CS350ls
    Mains - Rti12 Biamped
    Sides - Fx1000
    Rear - LSi/fx
    Amps (5)Adcom GFA-555
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  • gtu2004
    gtu2004 Posts: 620
    edited December 2008
    rabies_70 wrote: »
    I paid 450 for a mint pair of Rti12's with the boxes and foam and am LOVING them. The A9's do look a bit more sexy though. My budget is rather tight though, so if you're on a budget I definitely would not pass up a pair of 12's. I cant picture my cinema without them any more

    where did you get them from. now that is a deal.
    Onkyo 805, RtiA5s, Csi5, Rti6s
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