Decisions Decisions!

metal83
metal83 Posts: 1,219
edited January 2009 in Speakers
Well i finally did it, i sold my RTi10's today, i got $500 for the pair.

I wanted to pick up the RTi A9's tomorrow from Polk Audio Direct (ebay store). They had a few pairs at the beginning of the week, but of course, now they don't have any in stock, just my luck.

I orginally wanted to sell my RTi10's and replace them with the RTi A7's, mainly because i like the look of the A7's much better. Polk Audio Direct actually has a few pairs of the A7's right now as well, and they are going for $500. So the only extra money i'd have to spend out of pocket would be $160 to pay for the shipping. If i get the A9's, i'll end up paying an extra $560 out of pocket.

So now i'm torn between getting the A7's now and only pay an extra $160 out of pocket, or holding tight and waiting for Polk Audio Direct to restock and pay an extra $560 for the A9's.

Wow, this kind of sucks as money tends to burn a whole in my pocket and i'm not the most patient person in the world. Had the ebay store had the A9's right now it would most likely be a done deal. But considering they don't have them, and i have no clue when they will get more (i called and they said they don't know), i'm starting to think about getting the A7's again.

And wow, one day without towers and i really miss them!!!! Using my RTi A3's up front along with my CSi A6 is just definetly not the same.

Hmm, i suppose if i get the A7's i could use the left over money i was willing to spend and get an Emotiva XPA-3 (being indecisive can be a pain :o).

Decision time i suppose..:p
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    I called Polk yesterday as well for some RTI A9's for a friend and the lady said check back at the end of the month. The RTI a9's are well worth the wait. Big step up from the rtia7's.

    WAIT


    Go big or go home. :D
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2009
    I'd wait for the A9's myself. Better midrange...better bass response...they'd be well worth the wait IMO.

    They're stock is constantly changing on Polk Direct...I'm sure they'll have some more before to long. Be patient...you'll be much happier with the A9's.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    Hmm, the end of the month huh, a couple weeks with no towers (well a few weeks including shipping time), that's gonna be a tough wait lol. But yes, GO BIG OR GO HOME, and like i said the other day, i'll probably kick myself if i settle for the A7's.

    Maybe this would be a fine time for me to practice patience! :p

    I feel so weak without my towers, must...not...give...in!!!

    You guys are right.
    Thanks for the support..:D
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    metal83 wrote: »
    Hmm, the end of the month huh, a couple weeks with no towers (well a few weeks including shipping time), that's gonna be a tough wait lol. But yes, GO BIG OR GO HOME, and like i said the other day, i'll probably kick myself if i settle for the A7's.

    Maybe this would be a fine time for me to practice patience! :p

    I feel so weak without my towers, must...not...give...in!!! :D

    You guys are right.

    You could always get yourself some BOSE speakers. :D
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2009
    Just be strong...you'll manage without the towers. There will be people here to help you in this trying time though if you need assistance...:p
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    You could always get yourself some BOSE speakers. :D

    You deserve a Nobel Prize for this statement. Best recommendation I've ever heard.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    You could always get yourself some BOSE speakers. :D

    OMG, why didn't i think of that!!!! To hell with the A7's or A9's, BOSE it is!!!

    Haha, yeah right! lol :p
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Just be strong...you'll manage without the towers. There will be people here to help you in this trying time though if you need assistance...:p

    A speaker withdrawal support group! :D
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    metal83 wrote: »
    OMG, why didn't i think of that!!!! To hell with the A7's or A9's, BOSE it is!!!

    Haha, yeah right! lol :p


    30 day return policy.:)
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2009
    metal83 wrote: »
    A speaker withdrawal support group! :D

    We meet at the bar every Saturday, care to tag along?:p
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    30 day return policy.:)

    LOL :p
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    We meet at the bar every Saturday, care to tag along?:p

    Most definetly, count me in! :p
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    Metal83


    You just missed a pair on Audiogon. A guy on the east coast had a black pair in great condition for $749 OBO and they were on there for a couple months.
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Metal83


    You just missed a pair on Audiogon. A guy on the east coast had a black pair in great condition for $749 OBO and they were on there for a couple months.

    Your killing me here lol.
    I never even thought of looking on Audiogon, i'm not very familiar with that site.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    craigslist listing for you . Just to hold you over.

    http://nh.craigslist.org/ele/965397311.html

    HELLUVA deal !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    Get yourself some vintage Polks for cheap. Sounds good and will hold you over.

    http://nh.craigslist.org/ele/973339367.html
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    craigslist listing for you . Just to hold you over.

    http://nh.craigslist.org/ele/965397311.html

    HELLUVA deal !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Wow! Hell i could use those until the A9's come in, and then make a profit reselling them. I gave the guy an email, hopefully he still has them and didn't just forget to delete his add.

    Thanks! :)
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    metal83 wrote: »
    Wow! Hell i could use those until the A9's come in, and then make a profit reselling them. I gave the guy an email, hopefully he still has them and didn't just forget to delete his add.

    Thanks! :)


    I'm on Craigslist, Ebay and Audiogon atleast 10 times a day. When a deal pops up they go fast.
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Get yourself some vintage Polks for cheap. Sounds good and will hold you over.

    http://nh.craigslist.org/ele/973339367.html

    Oh nice, i'll have to give that guy a call in the morning.
    Seems he's willing to let whoever buys them audition them, so that's a plus as well.
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I'm on Craigslist, Ebay and Audiogon atleast 10 times a day. When a deal pops up they go fast.

    I'll have to start checking these places often while i'm waiting.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Get yourself some vintage Polks for cheap. Sounds good and will hold you over.

    http://nh.craigslist.org/ele/973339367.html

    I want...no...I need these...

    I've been wanting some 7C's for a while now...
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    metal83

    did you see my post #17?
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    I want...no...I need these...

    I've been wanting some 7C's for a while now...

    I've never heard them, or of them. But for $65, and considering i can hear them first, i'll snatch them up if they sound good (if he still has them of course).
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    metal83

    did you see my post #17?

    Yeah, my post #20 refers to your post #17.

    Are these vintage polks decent speakers?
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2009
    The 7C's are some fine speakers...one of my friends dads has a pair of them being powered by an Adcom 555 through an older HK receiver...they sound amazing IMO.

    I'm hoping to pick up a pair of them sometime soon...possibly even tomorrow actually depending on how things go...:cool:
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    metal83 wrote: »
    Are these vintage polks decent speakers?

    For music they're great. I've since crossed over to the vintage side for music and the prices VS sound is amazing. My craigslist findings have packed my basement with over 6 pair of polks vintage speakers.
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    The 7C's are some fine speakers...one of my friends dads has a pair of them being powered by an Adcom 555 through an older HK receiver...they sound amazing IMO.

    I'm hoping to pick up a pair of them sometime soon...possibly even tomorrow actually depending on how things go...:cool:
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    For music they're great. I've since crossed over to the vintage side for music and the prices VS sound is amazing. My craigslist findings have packed my basement with over 6 pair of polks vintage speakers.

    Nice, i hope he still has them, if so i'll pick them up!
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    So i talked to the guy from craiglist about the 7C's and he still has them. He said i can go check them out when i have the time. I'll let you guys know if i end up buying them.
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited January 2009
    :confused:I emailed him also and he said he would ship it to me today??? :confused::confused:

















    JK!! Hope you get that good deal! :D
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    LOL Damn, you snooze you lose i guess, i should of been quicker! :p haha

    Another question about the 7C's, would it work alright to hook them up along with my CSi A6 and RTi A3's while i wait for the A9's to become available?

    I mean would it sound ok, or be horribly mismatched and not worth hooking them up with those?

    Also, just out of curiosity, how much are the 7C's worth, given they are in good condition?
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