RTi A3's - Wow!

krankwald
krankwald Posts: 19
edited March 2009 in Speakers
I purchased a pair of RTi A3's a few weeks ago to start building a 2 channel rig. The plan was to migrate away from my HT stuff, but after hearing a movie through them in stereo, I was blown away and ordered a CSi A4 from Polk Direct! For my original 2 channel purpose, they are just amazing to listen to.

I considered the LSi 9's, but my Denon AVR would not drive them and the cost of a new amp+speakers in one shot was too much. I suppose once I get better electronics I may want to upgrade (?), but for now, these are one heck of a speaker!
2-Channel:
Pro-Ject Debut III
Oppo DV-980H
Rogue Cronus (Magnum)
Totem Mites
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2009
    You know, when i sold my RTi10's, and was waiting for my A7's, i used my A3's up front for a little while.
    I was honestly pretty surprised at how great they sounded.
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  • BjornB17
    BjornB17 Posts: 752
    edited March 2009
    metal83 wrote: »
    You know, when i sold my RTi10's, and was waiting for my A7's, i used my A3's up front for a little while.
    I was honestly pretty surprised at how great they sounded.

    How much better are the A9's than the RTi10's? I'm thinking about upgrading my 10's someday when A9 prices come down.
    KEF Q150 | Rythmik F12 | Yamaha Aventage RX-A780
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2009
    BjornB17 wrote: »
    How much better are the A9's than the RTi10's? I'm thinking about upgrading my 10's someday when A9 prices come down.

    I wouldn't know, i don't have the A9's. :(

    But the A7's seemed to be a nice improvement over the 10's, not quite as bright. The sound was better overall, maybe due to the cabinet. And they just look a hell of a lot better too!
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  • BjornB17
    BjornB17 Posts: 752
    edited March 2009
    metal83 wrote: »
    I wouldn't know, i don't have the A9's. :(

    But the A7's seemed to be a nice improvement over the 10's, not quite as bright. The sound was better overall, maybe due to the cabinet. And they just look a hell of a lot better too!

    whoops... sorry i misread your post but that's an even better comparison :P
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  • guinsdan
    guinsdan Posts: 37
    edited March 2009
    I love the A3's! I am using them as fronts right now and am impressed.
    f: RTi A5
    c: CSi A6
    r: RTi A3
    s: BIC F12
    r: Integra DTR 6.9
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  • williamgauci
    williamgauci Posts: 88
    edited March 2009
    I upgraded from the A1's to RTi6 which are the older A3's and was really surprised at the difference. I actually had to upgrade to the CSiA6, the A4 just felt like it was missing some base compared with the A3's, I think the A6 pairs really well with them.
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    Yamaha 6080 Emotiva XPA-5 CSi A6 RTiA-7's RTi A1's Velodyne DLS-4000R
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