RTi A7's Arrived!

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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited January 2009
    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 ! :D

    I didn't think he bought a sub. Are you confusing TOOLFANFORLIFE's post with metal83? That's the guy that has subs and other speakers arriving tomorrow/today....
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited January 2009
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    I didn't think he bought a sub. Are you confusing TOOLFANFORLIFE's post with metal83? That's the guy that has subs and other speakers arriving tomorrow/today....

    oh ****, yeah! hmmmm oh well at least toolfanforlife know now that he might save 200 dollars! :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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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,356
    edited January 2009
    CaligulaPolk wrote: »
    oh ****, yeah! hmmmm oh well at least toolfanforlife know now that he might save 200 dollars! :D

    I saved $600 from polk on my whole order for my FXI a6's (2 sets),and both Subs.:cool:
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited January 2009
    toolforlifefan wrote: »
    i saved $600 from polk on my whole order for my fxi a6's (2 sets),and both subs.:cool:

    nice! :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
    So just for the hell of it, i called Polk about that deal. And yep, as expected, it only applies for A list products (new products). If you buy something from Polk Audio Direct (ebay store), you don't qualify.

    Oh well, i saved quite a bit of cash regardless.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2009
    metal83 wrote: »
    So just for the hell of it, i called Polk about that deal. And yep, as expected, it only applies for A list products (new products). If you buy something from Polk Audio Direct (ebay store), you don't qualify.

    Oh well, i saved quite a bit of cash regardless.

    That's what I figured.
    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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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited January 2009
    oh well, not hurt to tell anothers abt this deal in case they didnt see it.

    it should clarify that polk direct is excluded
    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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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2009
    When it comes to electronics, 9 times out of 10 refurb units aren't included in any of their special deals or offers, because you aren't paying full retail price for anything.
    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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  • Timobi
    Timobi Posts: 7
    edited January 2009
    Those do look rather cool! My oldest brother is in the market for something like this. I need to send him this link. :)
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  • bartimus
    bartimus Posts: 65
    edited January 2009
    Where do you find these refurb units...You say polk audio direct, but do not see where you guys are finding these on the polk website...let me know where to look, thanks!
    Main System:
    Sony DA6400ES Receiver, Sony BDPS500ES Blu-Ray
    Denon DRS810 3 Head Cassette Deck, Sony KDA60ES3000 60" HDTV ,Emotiva XPA 2 Powering the A9's, Monster Power HDP 2550, Monster Power AVS 2000 SS Voltage Stabilizer, Direct TV HDTV Receiver,Polk RTIA9 Towers:D, Polk CSIA4 Center:D, Klipsch RC51 Surrounds, SVS PB13 Ultra Sub, Monster Cables HDMI 1000 Cables, Monster Cables M Series Speaker Cables
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  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited January 2009
    ebay store
    ...Link to my System Showcase...
    "ES - Kind'a simple but I like it"

    Sony ES STR-DA4300ES 7.1
    Sony ES SACD SCD-C2000ES
    Sony 400 Disc CD CDP-CX455
    Infinity BU-2 Sub-Woofer
    Polk Audio RT800i Towers
    Polk Audio CS400i Center
    Polk Audio FXiA6 Surrounds
    Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
    DH-Labs T-14 Speaker Cables
    Panamax Max 500 DBS Line Conditioner
    Panasonic TH-50PZ85U 50'-Plasma
    Play Station III - BluRay
    Logitech Harmony 550 Remote
    Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited January 2009
    bartimus wrote: »
    Where do you find these refurb units...You say polk audio direct, but do not see where you guys are finding these on the polk website...let me know where to look, thanks!

    click where to buy on the top page
    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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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2009
    bartimus wrote: »
    Where do you find these refurb units...You say polk audio direct, but do not see where you guys are finding these on the polk website...let me know where to look, thanks!

    Here ya go.

    Polk Audio Direct ebay store


    Keep your eye on their inventory. Their stock is always changing from day to day. You might have to wait around a while until they get what you want in stock, but their prices are great there. Polk's refurb units are top notch as well. I've never heard of anyone being unhappy with them.
    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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  • Hilbert
    Hilbert Posts: 316
    edited January 2009
    Congrats on the purchase; the speakers look great. I hope you'll post some sort of review when you've listened to them for a while.

    An asided: it's amazing, isn't it, that speakers can travel from San Diego to NH (or to NC when I ordered from Polk Direct) and not only are the speakers fine, the boxes aren't even nicked up much. OTOH when Crutchfield shipped some speakers to me last May via UPS they arrived with the boxes flapping open and the contents clearly visible. Standards obviously vary a great deal among shippers.

    Anyway good luck with the 7s.
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    Well i just ordered the XPA-3, and about 5 minutes after i had ordered, i got a call from them confirming my order. That is some pretty good customer service right there, i've never had a company call me after placing an online order to confirm. It's being shipped via FedEX, and i'll have a tracking number soon. At $524 shipped, it seems like a no brainer!

    Wow, i'm excited!!! :D
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  • bartimus
    bartimus Posts: 65
    edited January 2009
    Do they have these on sale right now, because last night they were priced higher...or do they list the sale price when you place the order? I am really interested in the XPA2.
    Main System:
    Sony DA6400ES Receiver, Sony BDPS500ES Blu-Ray
    Denon DRS810 3 Head Cassette Deck, Sony KDA60ES3000 60" HDTV ,Emotiva XPA 2 Powering the A9's, Monster Power HDP 2550, Monster Power AVS 2000 SS Voltage Stabilizer, Direct TV HDTV Receiver,Polk RTIA9 Towers:D, Polk CSIA4 Center:D, Klipsch RC51 Surrounds, SVS PB13 Ultra Sub, Monster Cables HDMI 1000 Cables, Monster Cables M Series Speaker Cables
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  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited January 2009
    Been $499 for at least a couple days now.
    The UPA 7 is also on sale.
    ...Link to my System Showcase...
    "ES - Kind'a simple but I like it"

    Sony ES STR-DA4300ES 7.1
    Sony ES SACD SCD-C2000ES
    Sony 400 Disc CD CDP-CX455
    Infinity BU-2 Sub-Woofer
    Polk Audio RT800i Towers
    Polk Audio CS400i Center
    Polk Audio FXiA6 Surrounds
    Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
    DH-Labs T-14 Speaker Cables
    Panamax Max 500 DBS Line Conditioner
    Panasonic TH-50PZ85U 50'-Plasma
    Play Station III - BluRay
    Logitech Harmony 550 Remote
    Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,356
    edited January 2009
    Would like to hear what you think of it when it comes.
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    bartimus wrote: »
    Do they have these on sale right now, because last night they were priced higher...or do they list the sale price when you place the order? I am really interested in the XPA2.

    The sale has been going on for a couple weeks now, at least to my knowledge, because that's when i first looked on their website.

    Emotiva said the sale ends after the superbowl.
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    Would like to hear what you think of it when it comes.

    Definetly!




    All though one thing i noticed after i bought it, was something about the specs.

    200 watts RMS/channel into 8 ohms, all channels driven
    3 channels - 8 ohm = 200 watts per channel
    2 channels - 8 ohm = 250 watts per channel
    1 channels - 8 ohm = 300 watts per channel
    http://emotiva.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=30


    8 ohm rating:
    3 channels - 8 ohm = 200 watts per channel
    2 channels - 8 ohm = 225 watts per channel
    1 channels - 8 ohm = 300 watts per channel
    http://www.emotiva.com/xpa3.shtm

    Different specs on different parts of their website?
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited January 2009
    Those are beautiful speakers! Enjoy them for many years!

    Question - how similar are those to the RTi10? Anyone ever heard them both side by side?
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    mkatz wrote: »
    Those are beautiful speakers! Enjoy them for many years!

    Question - how similar are those to the RTi10? Anyone ever heard them both side by side?

    Well i had the RTi10's for almost a year before buying these A7's. And after a week with them, i defiently think the A7's sound better. They are not as bright as the 10's, the midrange seems to be a bit better, even the bass seems a little better. I mean it's not a drastic difference, but enough to make me happy. This is just my opinion of course, others may or may not agree.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2009
    metal83 wrote: »
    Well i had the RTi10's for almost a year before buying these A7's. And after a week with them, i defiently think the A7's sound better. They are not as bright as the 10's, the midrange seems to be a bit better, even the bass seems a little better. I mean it's not a drastic difference, but enough to make me happy. This is just my opinion of course, others may or may not agree.

    That kinda seems to be the general consensus. Not a huge difference, but enough to make it worth it. Personally I much prefer the cosmetics of the RTi A's too. That'd be enough to make me want to upgrade.

    Good to hear you're happy though.:D
    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: »
    Well i had the RTi10's for almost a year before buying these A7's. And after a week with them, i defiently think the A7's sound better. They are not as bright as the 10's, the midrange seems to be a bit better, even the bass seems a little better. I mean it's not a drastic difference, but enough to make me happy. This is just my opinion of course, others may or may not agree.

    You're just in love with the cabinets. :p
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    Did you find wires and Ic's yet?
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    metal83 wrote: »
    All though one thing i noticed after i bought it, was something about the specs.

    200 watts RMS/channel into 8 ohms, all channels driven
    3 channels - 8 ohm = 200 watts per channel
    2 channels - 8 ohm = 250 watts per channel
    1 channels - 8 ohm = 300 watts per channel
    http://emotiva.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=30


    8 ohm rating:
    3 channels - 8 ohm = 200 watts per channel
    2 channels - 8 ohm = 225 watts per channel
    1 channels - 8 ohm = 300 watts per channel
    http://www.emotiva.com/xpa3.shtm

    Different specs on different parts of their website?

    I wish this forum would let you edit a post, i know you can for a few minutes after you make it, but being able to indefinetly would be nice. Oh well, not a huge deal i suppose.


    I just wanted to say that it's actually....2 channels - 250 watts per channel. Emotiva has said that the "225" is just an error on their website.
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited January 2009
    metal83 wrote: »
    Well i just ordered the XPA-3, and about 5 minutes after i had ordered, i got a call from them confirming my order. That is some pretty good customer service right there, i've never had a company call me after placing an online order to confirm. It's being shipped via FedEX, and i'll have a tracking number soon. At $524 shipped, it seems like a no brainer!

    Wow, i'm excited!!! :D

    Metal, I just got mine 2 days ago, my fronts never sounded better. Have the Yamaha powering the rears all by their lonesome, and they sound improved. Think you will like the results.
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    That kinda seems to be the general consensus. Not a huge difference, but enough to make it worth it. Personally I much prefer the cosmetics of the RTi A's too. That'd be enough to make me want to upgrade.

    Good to hear you're happy though.:D

    Thanks...:)
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    You're just in love with the cabinets. :p

    That too! :p
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Did you find wires and Ic's yet?

    Actually, i finally did!
    I got the MIT AVt-2 speaker cables, along with the AVt-2 IC's.
    I purchased them from Greg this morning, should have them either saturday or monday, i can't wait! :D
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    retro152 wrote: »
    Metal, I just got mine 2 days ago, my fronts never sounded better. Have the Yamaha powering the rears all by their lonesome, and they sound improved. Think you will like the results.

    Awesome, that's very good good to hear! :D
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    metal83 wrote: »
    Thanks...:)



    That too! :p



    Actually, i finally did!
    I got the MIT AVt-2 speaker cables, along with the AVt-2 IC's.
    I purchased them from Greg this morning, should have them either saturday or monday, i can't wait! :D



    Nice cable grab. I been eyeing them for a while.
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Nice cable grab. I been eyeing them for a while.

    Thanks, i'm definetly excited.
    And thanks for the initial recommendation on the MIT's from Greg.
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