RTi A7's Arrived!
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The Monitor 7A's look like this....
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Please excuse my filthy stained carpet...lol You can see how badly I need the new couch mod too...:p
The bass in these is similar...it's very clean and punchy, rather than being boomy and sloppy sounding.
These are just in my HT rig temporarily until I get the RTi8's to take care of main duty. The 7A's will be going to a dedicated 2-channel after that. The RTi8's are almost definitely going to need a sub though, due to the lack of dedicated bass drivers. I'm gonna be missing the low end output of these 7A's though until I upgrade the Pio sub.The nirvana inducer-
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comfortablycurt wrote: »The Monitor 7A's look like this....
Please excuse my filthy stained carpet...lol You can see how badly I need the new couch mod too...:p
The bass in these is similar...it's very clean and punchy, rather than being boomy and sloppy sounding.
These are just in my HT rig temporarily until I get the RTi8's to take care of main duty. The 7A's will be going to a dedicated 2-channel after that. The RTi8's are almost definitely going to need a sub though, due to the lack of dedicated bass drivers. I'm gonna be missing the low end output of these 7A's though until I upgrade the Pio sub.
Nice looking speakers man!
I find myself checking craigslist quite often now, just in case a pair of vintage polks pops up for cheap. -
The speakers look great. I just recieved my new A5,s a week ago,and they sound better every time I listen to them,so will yours I'm sure. I seem to be getting more lower frequency reponce,the more I play them."They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde
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Amp: Carver TFM-35
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Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
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Nice looking speakers man!
I find myself checking craigslist quite often now, just in case a pair of vintage polks pops up for cheap.
Good plan. I'd highly recommend picking up a pair. The vintage Polks are fantastic for music.
If you're looking for a pair of vintage Monitor series speakers, try to find one with the same tweeters as mine if possible. Those are the Peerless tweeters, which are generally regarded as the best tweeter that was available in the Monitor series.
Just keep your eyes out...good deals pop up a lot. Watch ebay too, they always have tons of vintage Polks up. I have about 3 pages of vintage Polks on my ebay watch list right now...lol
Once I get the two channel and the HT both set up how I want them...I'm definitely going to be looking into a pair of SDA's. I'm think SDA1C's most likely.The nirvana inducer-
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Marantz UD5005 universal player
Parasound Halo P5 preamp
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Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's -
comfortablycurt wrote: »Good plan. I'd highly recommend picking up a pair. The vintage Polks are fantastic for music.
If you're looking for a pair of vintage Monitor series speakers, try to find one with the same tweeters as mine if possible. Those are the Peerless tweeters, which are generally regarded as the best tweeter that was available in the Monitor series.
Just keep your eyes out...good deals pop up a lot. Watch ebay too, they always have tons of vintage Polks up. I have about 3 pages of vintage Polks on my ebay watch list right now...lol
Once I get the two channel and the HT both set up how I want them...I'm definitely going to be looking into a pair of SDA's. I'm think SDA1C's most likely.
I'd love to get some of the vintage Monitor speakers, and all the talk about the SDA's makes me want to try them out badly as well. -
Metal, are our three 7" woofers in a9's punchy? Do you feel bass coming out of it while watching a movie? This is what i SEEK from RTI a series especially a9's
If it is punchy, how far distance from your couch to the rti a9's? Thanks!!I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! Why am I here? My wife's hearing! 
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I am thinking about getting the a7's. I messed up when I bought my receiver and there are no pre outs, so it will just be my receiver running them for awhile. How much of a difference does the external amp make?
Will I be happy with the A7's with just my receiver putting 90 watts to them for now?
I could bi amp them for now, and just run 5.1 instead of 7.1. But I hate to get them if they really don't sound that great with just a receiver. I will be upgrading to a better receiver and amp, but there is no telling how long that will be. It just depends on how long it takes my business to start to turn around.
I could go with the A5's. I imagine my receiver could handle them better then the 7's. But if the 7's sound good without an amp, I would go with them.Denon 1909, want to upgrade for pre outs
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CaligulaPolk wrote: »Metal, are our three 7" woofers in a9's punchy? Do you feel bass coming out of it while watching a movie? This is what i SEEK from RTI a series especially a9's
If it is punchy, how far distance from your couch to the rti a9's? Thanks!!
I have the A7's, not the A9's...:pI am thinking about getting the a7's. I messed up when I bought my receiver and there are no pre outs, so it will just be my receiver running them for awhile. How much of a difference does the external amp make?
Will I be happy with the A7's with just my receiver putting 90 watts to them for now?
I could bi amp them for now, and just run 5.1 instead of 7.1. But I hate to get them if they really don't sound that great with just a receiver. I will be upgrading to a better receiver and amp, but there is no telling how long that will be. It just depends on how long it takes my business to start to turn around.
I could go with the A5's. I imagine my receiver could handle them better then the 7's. But if the 7's sound good without an amp, I would go with them.
The A7's sounded great with just my Pioneer Elite 92 Receiver, which is 130w per channel. However, it depends on what receiver you have.
An external amp makes a world of difference, at least it did for me. It's night and day! -
CaligulaPolk wrote: »Metal, are our three 7" woofers in a9's punchy? Do you feel bass coming out of it while watching a movie? This is what i SEEK from RTI a series especially a9's
If it is punchy, how far distance from your couch to the rti a9's? Thanks!!
I have the 9's and I can say that I am really impressed with the overall sound, but the bass is not really substantial at lower listening levels, in my opinion. Now, I am used to listening with a sub, which has trained my ears to expect good solid bass. I would imagine that if I weaned my ears off of the sub and listened in two channel mode only for a while, that the bass performance would be very addequate. I would love to get an Emotiva XPA 2 hooked up to these and see what they are really capable of. I have them hooked up to a Yamaha MX600 amp that is rated at 135 WPC, but I am sure the XPA2 would really open these up sonically! Almost had my wife talked into the XPA2...but....well you know the rest of the story:oMain 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 -
I have the 9's and I can say that I am really impressed with the overall sound, but the bass is not really substantial at lower listening levels, in my opinion. Now, I am used to listening with a sub, which has trained my ears to expect good solid bass. I would imagine that if I weaned my ears off of the sub and listened in two channel mode only for a while, that the bass performance would be very addequate. I would love to get an Emotiva XPA 2 hooked up to these and see what they are really capable of. I have them hooked up to a Yamaha MX600 amp that is rated at 135 WPC, but I am sure the XPA2 would really open these up sonically! Almost had my wife talked into the XPA2...but....well you know the rest of the story
Wshhhhhhh Snap!!!! jk -
I have the A7's, not the A9's...:p
The A7's sounded great with just my Pioneer Elite 92 Receiver, which is 130w per channel. However, it depends on what receiver you have.
An external amp makes a world of difference, at least it did for me. It's night and day!
Metal,
Need to put on some White Zombie Astro Creep 2000 on those A7's:DPolk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎
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Wshhhhhhh Snap!!!! jk
:eek::eek::eek::D
Like the old Guns and Roses song said..."I loved her but had to kill her".... JUST KIDDING! After 19 years of marriage, I've learned there are only two words that really matter..."yes dear!";)Main System:
Sony DA6400ES Receiver, Sony BDPS500ES Blu-Ray
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TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »Metal,
Need to put on some White Zombie Astro Creep 2000 on those A7's:D
I'll pull that album out later and see how it sounds...:D -
:eek::eek::eek::D
Like the old Guns and Roses song said..."I loved here but had to kill her".... JUST KIDDING! After 19 years of marriage, I've learned there are only two words that really matter..."yes dear!";)
LOL
19 yrs...:eek: Well you've got the experience, i'm only 7 years deep, engaged, but not married yet...:p lol -
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19 yrs...:eek: Well you've got the experience, i'm only 7 years deep, engaged, but not married yet...:p lol
Yes...give and take is what it's all about. Does you XPA3 make a difference in the bass on your A7's?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 -
Yes...give and take is what it's all about. Does you XPA3 make a difference in the bass on your A7's?
It makes a world of difference!
At lower volumes now the soundstage is wider, the midrange really opened up, and yes the bass is much more profound. And of course when i crank it, it all justs gets better and better. My A7's are still new as well, so i'm expecting them to get better and better as time goes on, which is what happened with my RTi10's.
I was very surprised at the level of detail i'm getting at lower volumes though, it was amazing to me. Money well spent, no going back now..:D -
It makes a world of difference!
At lower volumes now the soundstage is wider, the midrange really opened up, and yes the bass is much more profound. And of course when i crank it, it all justs gets better and better. My A7's are still new as well, so i'm expecting them to get better and better as time goes on, which is what happened with my RTi10's.
I was very surprised at the level of detail i'm getting at lower volumes though, it was amazing to me. Money well spent, no going back now..:D
Everyone talks about a "break in" stage...I was realy unaware that speakers had such a thing, but how long is average break in? BTW, does your XPA3 run hot? If I can talk my wife into an XPA2, I am wandering where I will mount it. I dont think my current rack is deep enough, and i want to make sure it has enough ventilation.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 -
It makes a world of difference!
At lower volumes now the soundstage is wider, the midrange really opened up, and yes the bass is much more profound. And of course when i crank it, it all justs gets better and better. My A7's are still new as well, so i'm expecting them to get better and better as time goes on, which is what happened with my RTi10's.
I was very surprised at the level of detail i'm getting at lower volumes though, it was amazing to me. Money well spent, no going back now..:D
How many hours do you have on the A7s? I found after 50hours or so
the Mid-range really smoothed-out on my A5s:DLinn AV5140 fronts
Linn AV5120 Center
Linn AV5140 Rears
M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
Odyssey Mono-Blocs
SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D -
Everyone talks about a "break in" stage...I was realy unaware that speakers had such a thing, but how long is average break in? BTW, does your XPA3 run hot? If I can talk my wife into an XPA2, I am wandering where I will mount it. I dont think my current rack is deep enough, and i want to make sure it has enough ventilation.
It doesn't get hot, but i'm having an issue with it humming when i put my ear next to it. An employee of Emotiva told me it's normal, but them many others are saying it should be dead silent, so i don't know what to think. Believe the guy that works for them? Well, that's not always the case now a days.How many hours do you have on the A7s? I found after 50hours or so
the Mid-range really smoothed-out on my A5s:D
A couple of weeks, i don't know exactly how many hours though. -
I have a question for all you A5 and A7 guys.
Would the A5's actually sound better when used with a nice sub the the A7's, because of the 2 6 1/2s, compared to the 7's 1 6 1/2?
I just can't decide witch one's to go with, and I plan on getting a powerful sub in the future, so I'm not sure if I need the 2 woofers in the 7's, it seems like I would be better off with the 2 midrange drivers.
I have no experience, or options to go and hear either speaker. I'm looking toward the future when making my purchase, as these will be the mains on my system for years to come. Which would I be better off getting.Denon 1909, want to upgrade for pre outs
Fronts-polk RTi A5
center-polk CSi A4
Sides Polk FXi A6
rears- polk rm8's
sub-SVS pb-13 ultra
Blue ray-ps3
Panasonic plasma 50 inch
Buttkicker(don't use or need it anymore since getting the Ultra) -
I have a question for all you A5 and A7 guys.
Would the A5's actually sound better when used with a nice sub the the A7's, because of the 2 6 1/2s, compared to the 7's 1 6 1/2?
I just can't decide witch one's to go with, and I plan on getting a powerful sub in the future, so I'm not sure if I need the 2 woofers in the 7's, it seems like I would be better off with the 2 midrange drivers.
I have no experience, or options to go and hear either speaker. I'm looking toward the future when making my purchase, as these will be the mains on my system for years to come. Which would I be better off getting.
I'd say go for the A5's with a sub myself. A lot of people would agree...but it comes down to personal preference really.
A lot of people, myself included, feel that the A5's have much better sounding midrange. The A7's to me sounded a little on the bright side, because of the reduced midrange, and the midrange itself seemed a little lacking for my personal tastes.
IMO the A5's with a sub gets the vote...but the only way to tell is by listening to them really. There are plenty of people around that use A7's, and love them to death. The A9's are really the way to go, because it has the best of both worlds. The better midrange, and the better bass output...but that's obviously not in everyones price range. I know it's not in mine...lol...at least not yet anyway.;)The nirvana inducer-
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comfortablycurt wrote: »I'd say go for the A5's with a sub myself. A lot of people would agree...but it comes down to personal preference really.
A lot of people, myself included, feel that the A5's have much better sounding midrange. The A7's to me sounded a little on the bright side, because of the reduced midrange, and the midrange itself seemed a little lacking for my personal tastes.
Please keep this nonsense out of my thread!.....:p:Dcomfortablycurt wrote: »The A9's are really the way to go, because it has the best of both worlds. The better midrange, and the better bass output...but that's obviously not in everyones price range. I know it's not in mine...lol...at least not yet anyway.;)
I do agree with this statement though, i'd have the A9's if they had been available on Polk Direct while i was looking. One day, one day...:) -
Glad i pulled the trigger befor you did.. J/K Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎
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TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »Glad i pulled the trigger befor you did.. J/K
I will never forget that you SOB, damn you!!!! lol:D -
I will never forget that you SOB, damn you!!!! lol:D
i don't know about you, but everyday they keep sounding better.cleaner,better bass sound,better sound stage all the way.i am having so much fun with this,i am hooked big time. looking forward to building a 2 channel setup. but i will shot for used equipment as to try some other products without losing a crap load of money till i find what i like.Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎
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TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »i don't know about you, but everyday they keep sounding better.cleaner,better bass sound,better sound stage all the way.i am having so much fun with this,i am hooked big time. looking forward to building a 2 channel setup. but i will shot for used equipment as to try some other products without losing a crap load of money till i find what i like.
I wouldn't know, since you took that last damn pair of A9's!
Seriously though, i agree.
My A7's seem to be getting better day by day. And now that i have some external amplfication, they are even better! -
I wouldn't know, since you took that last damn pair of A9's!
Seriously though, i agree.
My A7's seem to be getting better day by day. And now that i have some external amplfication, they are even better!
HAHAHAHA, i have been in vinyl bliss tonight pulled out all my old LP's,i have not had a Turntable in like 20 years. it's awesome some of it i would say sounds better then on a CD. my wife said she knows that will be my next addiction. i think she's right.HAHAPolk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎
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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 -
TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »HAHAHAHA, i have been in vinyl bliss tonight pulled out all my old LP's,i have not had a Turntable in like 20 years. it's awesome some of it i would say sounds better then on a CD. my wife said she knows that will be my next addiction. i think she's right.HAHA
It's a never ending cycle...lol -
TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »HAHAHAHA, i have been in vinyl bliss tonight pulled out all my old LP's,i have not had a Turntable in like 20 years. it's awesome some of it i would say sounds better then on a CD. my wife said she knows that will be my next addiction. i think she's right.HAHA
This is 2009 toss those LP's:p -
Please keep this nonsense out of my thread!.....:p:D
lol...Just my personal preference. I'm not downing the A7's by any means...they're still fantastic speakers. There are many people on here that love em to death. My ears preferred the A5's with a sub though...everyones ears are different though.;):)The nirvana inducer-
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Marantz UD5005 universal player
Parasound Halo P5 preamp
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Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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