Looking for a pair of Black RTI12 speakers

dekuda
dekuda Posts: 756
edited November 2009 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
It is great to be on this forum. Long time viewer but first time poster. I appreciate the great opinions that are given I am looking to upgrade my RTI10's to RTI'12s.. because of my larger room. Anyone out there that haves a pair that they would consider to sell please let me know.Would really like black and in good condition. Would it be worth upgrading? Live in Chicago area.
Thanks!
Dave
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited June 2009
    Welcome to Club Polk!

    Do you have these speakers bi-amped? Maybe you're just not getting the best out of them
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited June 2009
    IMO, it would be very worth upgrading. Myself, and others, feel the the RTi10's(RTiA7's) are a bit lackluster compared to the RTi8's(A5's) and RTi12's(A9's).

    Because the 10's only have one mid-range driver, they're a little drier in the mid-range area than the other RTi floorstanders IMO. The RTi's are rather bright by their nature, and having only one mid driver makes the brightness a lot more prominent.

    When I was first looking at speakers for my HT system, I did a lot of comparisons between the three floorstanders in the RTi series. I very much preferred the A5's to the A7's. The A9's were the best of the three, but I didn't have the coin to spring for them. I ended up getting a good deal on a pair of RTi8's, and couldn't be happier with them as far as HT use goes. Not the most musical speaker around though IMO.

    Good luck with your search.:)
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited June 2009
    I have a pair of Black RTi12's I would consider selling...but I'm located in N.M. Mo. a long drive from Chicago.
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  • dekuda
    dekuda Posts: 756
    edited June 2009
    On my other thread most replys say not to biamp these. Especially if I am sending power from a external amp and the other from my receiver because of differant gains. Has anyone out there tried biamping the RTI10's or 12's and using two differant amps? I would also consider buying a RTIA9. I have heard they have better reviews than the 12's but then there is the cost.Would the RTIA9 match my CSI5 center? (I love this center channel)and RTI5's Thanks for all the responses and let me know you opinion!
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    Parasound Halo A51 Amp, Marantz AV 8003 Pre, Arcam FMJ CD36 cd player, Marantz 7007 BD/SACD player,Acoustic Zen Matrix IC's, Analysis Plus Crystal Copper Oval IC's, Acoustic Zen Satori speaker cables, B&W 703's Fronts, Center Martin Logan Motif hybrid, Surrounds DefTech BPX, 2 X DefTech Supercube Reference Subs, DSpeaker Antimode 8033 EQ.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited June 2009
    dekuda wrote: »
    On my other thread most replys say not to biamp these. Especially if I am sending power from a external amp and the other from my receiver because of differant gains. Has anyone out there tried biamping the RTI10's or 12's and using two differant amps? I would also consider buying a RTIA9. I have heard they have better reviews than the 12's but then there is the cost.Would the RTIA9 match my CSI5 center? (I love this center channel)and RTI5's Thanks for all the responses and let me know you opinion!

    The RTiA9's are the newer version of the RTi12. They're essentially the same speaker, with a slightly different cabinet architecture. The curved cabinet design is supposed to make them more acoustically inert, and help tame the brightness that has plagued the RTi series in the past.

    I can't vouch for them myself, as I've never compared the RTi's and RTi A's side by side. Many other people seem to agree that the A's have a slightly more refined sound though.

    I think those curved cabinets look dead sexy too.:cool:

    Since the 12's and the A9's are basically the same, either one would match up just fine with your CSi5.
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    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • 65paso
    65paso Posts: 1
    edited July 2009
    dekuda wrote: »
    It is great to be on this forum. Long time viewer but first time poster. I appreciate the great opinions that are given I am looking to upgrade my RTI10's to RTI'12s.. because of my larger room. Anyone out there that haves a pair that they would consider to sell please let me know.Would really like black and in good condition. Would it be worth upgrading? Live in Chicago area.
    Thanks!
    Dave
    Dave
    have a set of RTi12's
    I'm in your area
    give me a call if interested
    815-735-7810
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  • teamjhertz
    teamjhertz Posts: 361
    edited September 2009
    Do you still have the RTI12's for sale?
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  • shahpan
    shahpan Posts: 5
    edited November 2009
    I just got the RTI12's and the CSI5. What else (rear speakers??, receiver, amplifier) do i need for completing the sound portion of my HT? I am new to this so would appreciate a recommendation.
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited November 2009
    shahpan wrote: »
    I just got the RTI12's and the CSI5. What else (rear speakers??, receiver, amplifier) do i need for completing the sound portion of my HT? I am new to this so would appreciate a recommendation.

    Welcome to Club Polk!

    Feel free to make your own thread on here and ask specific questions for better recommendations. What's your budget/room size/etc?

    You'll find all the information you'll need here and more! :)

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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    dekuda wrote: »
    It is great to be on this forum. Long time viewer but first time poster. I appreciate the great opinions that are given I am looking to upgrade my RTI10's to RTI'12s.. because of my larger room. Anyone out there that haves a pair that they would consider to sell please let me know.Would really like black and in good condition. Would it be worth upgrading? Live in Chicago area.
    Thanks!
    Dave

    The RTiA9s would be a great upgrade!
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