Polk RTiA5 vs Klipsch CF-4

danz1906
danz1906 Posts: 5,144
edited January 2009 in Speakers
Hi Guys,

Is this comparing Apples to Oranges?
I have a chance to pick up a pair of Klipsch CF-4s at a great price.
But are the CF-4s better or just different from the RTiA5s.
This Link is a pic of the Klipsch CF-4s.
http://www.klipsch.com/products/discontinued/details/cf-4.aspx
Linn AV5140 fronts
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  • shenlonco
    shenlonco Posts: 42
    edited January 2009
    Yes they are 2 different speakers ..hard to compare but I for one never did like that horn tweeter they always use i don't think it sounds anyware as good and as acurate as some of the normal good ribon or dome tweeters.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2009
    shenlonco wrote: »
    Yes they are 2 different speakers ..hard to compare but I for one never did like that horn tweeter they always use i don't think it sounds anyware as good and as acurate as some of the normal good ribon or dome tweeters.

    The CF-4s series 1 are suppose to be laid-back for Klipsch speakers;)
    Linn AV5140 fronts
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited January 2009
    shenlonco wrote: »
    Yes they are 2 different speakers ..hard to compare but I for one never did like that horn tweeter they always use i don't think it sounds anyware as good and as acurate as some of the normal good ribon or dome tweeters.

    Agreed.

    However, I'm sure they'll get loud
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited January 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    The CF-4s series 1 are suppose to be laid-back for Klipsch speakers;)

    Scoop them up and let us know how they sound ;) that's the best way to compare: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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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2009
    curved wrote: »
    Scoop them up and let us know how they sound ;) that's the best way to compare:D


    I may trade my RTiA5s for the CF-4s,what do you think?
    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 January 2009
    Not sure if I would....you'll have to replace all of your HT gear and replace with Klipsch. No way would they blend with your current setup.

    If you do anything, I would say get the A9's.
    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 January 2009
    curved wrote: »
    Not sure if I would....you'll have to replace all of your HT gear and replace with Klipsch. No way would they blend with your current setup.

    If you do anything, I would say get the A9's.[/QUOTE

    The RTiA9 would be great, I think I will keep my RTiA5s: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 January 2009
    Get the klipsch and keep the 5's nothing wrong with having a couple pairs of speakers.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2009
    Maybe that would work.
    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 January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Get the klipsch and keep the 5's nothing wrong with having a couple pairs of speakers.

    What do you think about the Paradigm Studio 100s speaker?
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
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    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    What do you think about the Paradigm Studio 100s speaker?

    Haven't heard that exact model but have listen to some Paradigm bookshelf speakers and they sounded great, but the guy had some high end tube gear hooked up to them.

    A fellow polkie enlightened me on the Tyler 7u. That might be a option as well for you as you already got some nice amps.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Haven't heard that exact model but have listen to some Paradigm bookshelf speakers and they sounded great, but the guy had some high end tube gear hooked up to them.

    A fellow polkie enlightened me on the Tyler 7u. That might be a option as well for you as you already got some nice amps.

    The tyler 7u look awesome,although i have not heard them i hear
    they sound very Musical: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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    The tyler 7u look awesome,although i have not heard them i hear
    they sound very Musical:cool:


    Nothing but good things said about them.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2009
    The A5 are great on Movies,the Tyler 7u look like thier more for 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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    The A5 are great on Movies,the Tyler 7u look like thier more for Music;)

    Nice 2 channel rig and from what I hear they pair well with Odyssey gear.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Nice 2 channel rig and from what I hear they pair well with Odyssey gear.

    Do Tyler make a Center Channel speaker?The A6 is Very Very 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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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2009
    Looks like the Polks are here to stay:p:p:p
    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 January 2009
    I see Vintage Polks in your future.:)
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I see Vintage Polks in your future.:)

    Maybe,but those A9s are looking might Good: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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