RTIA3 or RTI 6

renowilliams
renowilliams Posts: 920
edited March 2009 in Speakers
I am wonderring if there is any real significant difference in these two speakers. There specs seem identical to me. The price is significantly different here in Canada. The rti6 I can get new for $199.99 and the RTIA3's are $550.99.

Just wonder if the price difference would be warented.
"They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited March 2009
    The cabinet and some argue that the RTi A series are a little less bright. If it were me, I would get the 6's and mod the xo.
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited March 2009
    I do believe they are the same basic speaker, just the RTi "A" series are the newer/latest release. The RTi6 originally had a MSRP around $450 US.
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  • vijayl
    vijayl Posts: 258
    edited March 2009
    Curved put it rt. If u don't have A series or don't care to visually match the fronts w/ Center, I wud go w/ RTi6.

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  • kneedragger37
    kneedragger37 Posts: 108
    edited March 2009
    I started a thread a few months ago asking this same question -- I ended up getting refurb A3's because they were less than new RTi6's and I think the A3's are better looking. The overwhelming opinion is that the external appearance is the only difference and if you get a deal on the 6's you should jump on them. At $199 they're a steal.

    If, like me, you prefer the look of the A3's, give Polk Direct a call and see if they've got any refurbs around...
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  • vijayl
    vijayl Posts: 258
    edited March 2009
    BTW where u getting at 199?

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    2Ch: Carver TL-3200 CD player, Carver CT-17 pre, Carver TFM-45 amp driving SDA-1C
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited March 2009
    vijayl wrote: »
    BTW where u getting at 199?



    at futureshop in Canada
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited March 2009
    I do Have the RTIA5's as my fronts. Will they timber match ok?
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited March 2009
    renowilliams wrote: »
    I do Have the RTIA5's as my fronts. Will they timber match ok?

    Absolutely...;)
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • kneedragger37
    kneedragger37 Posts: 108
    edited March 2009
    renowilliams wrote: »
    at futureshop in Canada

    Is this $199 Canadian??? An even better deal.... And yes, they will timbre-match fine, IMO.
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited March 2009
    Thanks guys


    I ordered them today, the last set they have in the warehouse. Can't wait to get them and listen to some Floyd.
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2009
    Ah the Dark-side. Good choice!

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  • williamgauci
    williamgauci Posts: 88
    edited March 2009
    Reno, you'll really enjoy the RTi 6's. I picked them up for that price when the first went on for Boxing Day. Great sound, you'll be surprised with the bass and clarity. What center are you using now, I had the A4 and ended upgrading to the A6, to me at least the A4 was missing a little clarity and bass after setting the 6's up. Enjoy. :)
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  • vijayl
    vijayl Posts: 258
    edited March 2009
    If r looking for a brand new CSi5, here is the best price that I have seen in USD189 shipped with US

    Living Room: 7.3: Samsung - LN52A750, Pioneer Elite SC07    , logitech 880
    Def Tech Mythos ST :D Fronts, Def Tech Mythos 10 Center, Def Tech BP-30 Surr, Def Tech Mythos GemXL SurrBack, MartinLogan Dynamo
    2Ch: Carver TL-3200 CD player, Carver CT-17 pre, Carver TFM-45 amp driving SDA-1C
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited March 2009
    I don't have a center yet but I'm going to buy a new entertainment center to put my electronics in, before I get a center. I think I may get an A6. Is the csi5 its predisessor?
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • vijayl
    vijayl Posts: 258
    edited March 2009
    Yep. Just like RTi6 and RTi A3

    Living Room: 7.3: Samsung - LN52A750, Pioneer Elite SC07    , logitech 880
    Def Tech Mythos ST :D Fronts, Def Tech Mythos 10 Center, Def Tech BP-30 Surr, Def Tech Mythos GemXL SurrBack, MartinLogan Dynamo
    2Ch: Carver TL-3200 CD player, Carver CT-17 pre, Carver TFM-45 amp driving SDA-1C
    Bed Room: Pioneer Elite VSX-52 , Monitor 50

    Storage-RTi8,CSi5,PSW505,Monitor50
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