Upgrades from my polk RTi's

unclepauly
unclepauly Posts: 65
edited August 2009 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
I'm selling my rti 8's and csi 3. I don't feel like they do it for music. For movies they're great the mids are smooth and the tweet is forward which is good for that in your face movie experience. I just feel for music they don't go low enough and the tweeter needs to relax when I'm trying to relax you know? I just heard some vienna speakers at best buy and the smooth tweeter just sold me. Thing is they want too much money. I'm looking to spend between $500- $800 for the fronts. I'll get a center and rears later on. So, whatcha got?
Currently looking for speakers(spending 1K)
Onkyo 805
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited August 2009
    SDA's
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  • unclepauly
    unclepauly Posts: 65
    edited August 2009
    I thought SDA's went for like $1000 or more? Or am I thinking about something else?
    Currently looking for speakers(spending 1K)
    Onkyo 805
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  • gtu2004
    gtu2004 Posts: 620
    edited August 2009
    how much are you selling the rti8s for
    Onkyo 805, RtiA5s, Csi5, Rti6s
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    SDA's

    +100
    You're probably thinking 1.2's or so for 1k+ but I picked up my SDA 1C's for about 475ish (600 because I also got a CS350). Near mint condition with very little fray on one grill, original boxes+foam that look like theyre only 2-3months old and original IC. Just check out the threads here, ebay and craigslist and you might end up scoring a good deal on a pair of them or other SDA's.
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


    heiney9 wrote: »
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited August 2009
    SDAs. Good for music, and i'm convinced they're great for movies as well.

    When i have room, i'll get a set of the big boys.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • SivaNevets
    SivaNevets Posts: 303
    edited August 2009
    LSI9 has a much laid back tweeter :D

    my question is how do you timbre match the centre with SDA fronts?
    Front: Martinlogan ESL
    Center: Martinlogan Stage
    Rear: Martinlogan Motion 4
    Sub: Martinlogan Grotto-I
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC 1523K

    PC 2 Channel: Polk LSI7
    Headset: Grado RS2 + Grado RA1 amp
    Mic: Neumann KMS605

    Car Audio
    2002 MB C240 Sedan
    MM6501 components
    MM840 sub
    MB Quart Onyx 4.60 (1/2 to components, 3/4 bridged to sub)
    Pioneer 8200BT HU
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  • unclepauly
    unclepauly Posts: 65
    edited August 2009
    SivaNevets wrote: »
    LSI9 has a much laid back tweeter :D

    my question is how do you timbre match the centre with SDA fronts?

    Wow, I didn't even think about that. Do any of the vintage polks even have center channels? I wouldn't think so.
    Currently looking for speakers(spending 1K)
    Onkyo 805
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2009
    In my experience it blends in perfectly nice with my cs350 and believe it or not thats the common center Ive seen used when people use their SDA's for HT (not everyone just the majority). The sda effect itself produces a center channel image as well.
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • unclepauly
    unclepauly Posts: 65
    edited August 2009
    gtu2004 wrote: »
    how much are you selling the rti8s for

    $150 a piece.
    Currently looking for speakers(spending 1K)
    Onkyo 805
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited August 2009
    if you are looking for a CS350-LS (Black cabinet)
    center channel speaker system
    Let me know. I have one in mint condition.
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  • unclepauly
    unclepauly Posts: 65
    edited August 2009
    Alright still looking.
    Currently looking for speakers(spending 1K)
    Onkyo 805
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  • classic carl
    classic carl Posts: 648
    edited August 2009
    I have a pair of SDA CRS for sale for $350, but I don't want to ship them. I used these as the mains on my HT with a CS400i and a pair of RT800i towers in the rear. They sound great for movies and music, but need some room to set up properly. See the link below. I do not have stands and my pair are vinyl not veneer. I'm selling because I bought new Monitor Audio RS8's for my 2 channel rig and I moved the RT800i's to the front of the room as the mains on my HT because of space issues. Actual photos available on request via email.

    http://www.polksda.com/crs.shtml
    Main System:
    Proton AA-1150 ~ Yamaha C-4 ~ Furman Elite-15 DMi ~ Sennheiser HD600 ~ Monitor Audio Silver RS8 & FB210 ~ Martin Logan Dynamo ~ Teac R-919X ~ Marantz CD5003 ~ Squeezebox Classic ~ Music Hall dac25.2 ~ Dual 1229/Acutex M312 III STR ~ Music Hall mmf-5.1/Goldring 1012GX ~ Music Hall Cruise Control 2.0

    Home Theater:
    Vizio V585-H11 ~ Yamaha RX-V800 ~ Furman Elite-15 DMi ~ Marantz DV6001 ~ EPI M90 ~ Polk Audio RT35i ~ CS400i ~ (2) Polk Audio PSW450

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