RTi A7's Arrived!

metal83

So Con-Way Freight had scheduled to deliver my RTi A7's from Polk Audio Direct today between 8am and 2pm, and to my surprise they showed up at exactly 8 am.

I ordered these on Sat 1/17, if it wasn't for the holiday last monday (Polk was closed) i would of had these friday instead of today. But considering they came to New Hampshire from California in a week is still not bad at all, 5 business days (excluding the holiday and weekends of course).

They came with a refurb sticker over the original, but they were all boxed and wrapped up as if new. As far as i can tell so for they seem to be in excellent condition.

Now i just need to get my XPA3, some IC's, and some new speaker cables.

I'll give my impressions/opinions of these RTi A7's after some time with them.:cool:

Kamzu

Beautiful set of speakers. Congratulations! =D =D

Retro152

metal83 wrote: »

So Con-Way Freight had scheduled to deliver my RTi A7's from Polk Audio Direct today between 8am and 2pm, and to my surprise they showed up at exactly 8 am.

I ordered these on Sat 1/17, if it wasn't for the holiday last monday (Polk was closed) i would of had these friday instead of today. But considering they came to New Hampshire from California in a week is still not bad at all, 5 business days (excluding the holiday and weekends of course).

They came with a refurb sticker over the original, but they were all boxed and wrapped up as if new. As far as i can tell so for they seem to be in excellent condition.

Now i just need to get my XPA3, some IC's, and some new speaker cables.

I'll give my impressions/opinions of these RTi A7's after some time with them.:cool:

I think you will enjoy them alot. I cant wait to get my Xpa-3, i think our systems are really gonna rock. Good luck!

CaligulaPolk

Look very nice!!! How much did you paid for these a7's @ Polk Direct shipped (if you dont mind me asking)?

i believe around 700?

metal83

Thanks guys.

CaligulaPolk, no i don't mind you asking at all. I paid $499 for the pair, with $160 shipping, so $659 total.



So far they sound pretty good right out of the box. I can already notice that they are a little less bright then the RTi10's i had, and the midrange seems to be a bit better, this is just my personal observation and opinion of course. I'm definetly excited to get the XPA-3 and see how much they open up running off an amp.

Menasor

Very nice metal! They look gorgeous. I was looking at my A5's and they look brand new as well, with no actual markings on the speaker that it's a refurb. Only the box itself had a refurb sticker. Take a pic of your complete setup

metal83

Thanks.
Yeah i'm happy with Polk Audio Direct, i'd definetly order from them again in the future.

I'll do that once i get my amp, take a complete picture of my whole setup that is.

Fongolio

Great price on a fine set of speakers. Enjoy.

leroyjr1

Looks nice.

Kamzu

Definately could vouch for Polk Direct. Ordered all my speakers from them, so far they've all seemed cosmetically perfect, aside from the "refurbished" sticker on the side of the box.

Igo

Do yourself an experiment and be mindful of what I say.
Every Polk speaker I ever purchased new sounded terrible for the first 30 to 45 minutes. And in the first 7 or 8 minutes I'm talking awful but if you are paying close attention, listen and you will be able to hear them improve while you stand there. It's the funniest thing.

parasomia

Man, those are some sexy looking speakers! I guess everyone is right about polk direct.

Have fun! And tell us how you like them. I can only imagine the excitement.

comfortablycurt

Looks pretty nice. The A7's are some sexy looking speakers. Enjoy them!:D

organ

metal83 wrote: »

Thanks guys.

CaligulaPolk, no i don't mind you asking at all. I paid $499 for the pair, with $160 shipping, so $659 total.
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That's what I call a deal! Congrats and enjoy!

Toolfan66

Very nice man i will do the same i will take some pics as well when im done.
my FXi A6's,and PRO 500,and PRO 600 SUB's will be here tomarrow.

george daniel

congrats on your new aquisition.

Kamzu

Tool, let me know how you like those DSW subs!

nm4710

Metal83 those bad boys look SICK...and they are going to sound even better! Enjoy 'em.

danz1906

Those A7s look sweet,great deal from ebay store:D

devani

they look great...A7 got some sexy dimples

themuskr

Great looking speakers

Toolfan66

Kamzu wrote: »

Tool, let me know how you like those DSW subs!

Will do.:D

Fawd

I am also in the market for some Polk audio speakers. would you guys suggest buying refurbished? I always get nervous buying used.

CaligulaPolk

Metal, call polk see if u can get the $200 dollars off bundle system speakers with sub, you say it will come tomorrow. Im assuming you bought sub from authorized online dealer too.

I would want my $200 back if i were you !

Kamzu

I recently purchased a pair of A9s, CSi A6, and FXi A6 from Polk Direct. The fronts and center I received are cosmetically perfect, for all intents and purposes, brand new. The only thing that told me it was refurbished was the sticker slapped on the box that says so.

I wouldn't hesitate to purchase from them again.

Hope this helps with your fears. =D

Oops, realized I didn't talk about the surrounds, I haven't received those yet. Supposed to be coming in tomorrow.

metal83

Thanks guys!

Igo wrote: »

Do yourself an experiment and be mindful of what I say.
Every Polk speaker I ever purchased new sounded terrible for the first 30 to 45 minutes. And in the first 7 or 8 minutes I'm talking awful but if you are paying close attention, listen and you will be able to hear them improve while you stand there. It's the funniest thing.

I actually left my receiver on with the speakers running all afternoon and evening while i was working, so i don't think i'll be able to try this.

Fawd wrote: »

I am also in the market for some Polk audio speakers. would you guys suggest buying refurbished? I always get nervous buying used.

Many people have bought refurbished polk speakers from Polk Audio Direct, and reported that they came packaged like new and in 100% excellent condition, i am now one of those people. If you want to save a decent amount of money, i'd say go for it!

CaligulaPolk wrote: »

Metal, call polk see if u can get the $200 dollars off bundle system speakers with sub, you say it will come tomorrow. Im assuming you bought sub from authorized online dealer too.

I would want my $200 back if i were you !

Honestly, i'm not quite sure what your talking about here...:p

leroyjr1

CaligulaPolk wrote: »

Metal, call polk see if u can get the $200 dollars off bundle system speakers with sub, you say it will come tomorrow. Im assuming you bought sub from authorized online dealer too.

I would want my $200 back if i were you !

Have you been drinking?

CaligulaPolk

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comfortablycurt

He got them from Polk Direct's ebay store. The refurbs don't qualify for that deal, that's only on new ones.

CaligulaPolk

Offer available only at participating authorized Polk Audio retailers in the United States only. Dealers may vary the terms of the offer so check with your local dealer for details.



like i said call polk in case

metal83

CaligulaPolk wrote: »

Offer available only at participating authorized Polk Audio retailers in the United States only. Dealers may vary the terms of the offer so check with your local dealer for details.



like i said call polk in case

Hey i guess it couldn't hurt to try, i've got nothing to lose and $200 to gain..lol