RTA-8TL vs. RTA-11T

cayovelez
cayovelez Posts: 77
edited August 2009 in Vintage Speakers
Hello all,

I am new to this forum. I have recently re-discover my audio preferences. For the last 10 years or so I have been listening to HT in a box, and miss my traditional 2 channel audio. So, i am pulling stuff out of storage, and here is my dilema: I can get a hold of prestine shape set of either RTA-8TL and RTA-11T(not the TL). I have in storage my older separates, which are going to be running either of the 2 speakers above. Here are the components i have.
1) Adcom GFA-545ii
2) Adcom GTP-450 pre/tunner
3) Adcom GCD-600 CD changer
4) Adcom GFS-3 speaker selector
5) Adcom ACE-515 AC enhancer

I have sold my old maggies so I have no speakers. Also, one of my fav speakes of all times were the SDA-1c I had when i had all my adcom stuff hooked up, and boy that was a mistake.

So I need some advise deceiding between the 2 sets of speakers above, whith the above components.

Thanks,

Carlos
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited August 2009
    Welcome Carlos,, if it were me,I'd get the 11T's,,and replace the tweeters with the RDO 194's.Your amp has enough power for them, somewhere down the road,you might wanna' consider a tubed pre.Just my .02 worth--good luck,have fun.:)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited August 2009
    Welcome to Club Polk Carlos.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited August 2009
    RTA 11T's all day long.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,463
    edited August 2009
    I agree on the 11t's, however you might be able to score some SDA's if you are patient and willing to drive a bit to pick them up.They come up for sale quite often in the northwest
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • cayovelez
    cayovelez Posts: 77
    edited August 2009
    Thanks! I am leanning towards the 11T's. Can I swap the tweetes from the 8TL to the 11T?
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited August 2009
    With that Adcom GFA...the 11's will come alive. Looks like you're off to good start, Carlos.
    Welcome to the funnyfarm!!!
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited August 2009
    cayovelez wrote: »
    Thanks! I am leanning towards the 11T's. Can I swap the tweetes from the 8TL to the 11T?

    Nope. Just get the RDO-194 Polk silk dome replacement tweeter for the 11T's,, you can thank us later.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • cayovelez
    cayovelez Posts: 77
    edited August 2009
    Thanks George Daniel. I was just going to swap them. Thanks again
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  • cayovelez
    cayovelez Posts: 77
    edited August 2009
    How about these? They are close to me and are about 600 bucks. Is that a fair price?
    http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ele/1313509111.html
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited August 2009
    Welcome to the Club!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited August 2009
    cayovelez wrote: »
    How about these? They are close to me and are about 600 bucks. Is that a fair price?
    http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ele/1313509111.html
    Pass and no.

    If you can read a schematic and solder, you can convert a RTA-11T to TL.

    T: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18707&d=1155781929

    TL: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18708&d=1155781929
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited August 2009
    Go for the 11T!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited August 2009
    cayovelez wrote: »
    How about these? They are close to me and are about 600 bucks. Is that a fair price?
    http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ele/1313509111.html

    Nope.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • BB3
    BB3 Posts: 297
    edited August 2009
    The 11T all the way cayovelez......B.B.3
    Sony 52in.XBR6
    Sony 32in.XBR6
    Anthem AVM50V
    Anthem PRE-2L
    Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1
    Carver C-9
    Carver C-19 PreAmp
    Carver C-16 PreAmp
    2-Carver Silver 7-T's
    4-Carver TFM55's
    2-Carver TFM35's
    1-Carver TFM25
    Carver 490T
    Denon DCD1560
    Sony BDP-S350
    Sony PS3
    Nintendo Wii
    Panasonic DMK23DVR

    Speakers :

    PolkAudio SDA-SRS
    PolkAudio SDA-SRS 1.2TL
    PolkAudio SDA-CRS+(Compliments Of Mr. Jim Thomas"jtgranby")
    PolkAudio RTA-15TL
    PolkAudio M3
    3-Velodyne F-1500's
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  • cayovelez
    cayovelez Posts: 77
    edited August 2009
    Wow, I am so very thankful for the info and input. I will be figuiring this out over the next couple of days. Just got my Adcom stuff out of storage and cleaned it up all. I am leanning towards the 11T's....I appreciate all the input.
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  • BB3
    BB3 Posts: 297
    edited August 2009
    You Are Welcome And Happy Listening cayovelez.
    Sony 52in.XBR6
    Sony 32in.XBR6
    Anthem AVM50V
    Anthem PRE-2L
    Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1
    Carver C-9
    Carver C-19 PreAmp
    Carver C-16 PreAmp
    2-Carver Silver 7-T's
    4-Carver TFM55's
    2-Carver TFM35's
    1-Carver TFM25
    Carver 490T
    Denon DCD1560
    Sony BDP-S350
    Sony PS3
    Nintendo Wii
    Panasonic DMK23DVR

    Speakers :

    PolkAudio SDA-SRS
    PolkAudio SDA-SRS 1.2TL
    PolkAudio SDA-CRS+(Compliments Of Mr. Jim Thomas"jtgranby")
    PolkAudio RTA-15TL
    PolkAudio M3
    3-Velodyne F-1500's
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  • JohnLocke88
    JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
    edited August 2009
    Just wait it out... get yourself a set of 1-Cs again.
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  • cayovelez
    cayovelez Posts: 77
    edited August 2009
    Ok, hate to perhaps bring this here, but I really need advised. I just listen to RTA 11T and they sound great, nite and day vs. RTA 8TL. Now here is my new curve ball: a coworker has Klipsch KG 5.2 and KG 4.5. I am going over tonight to check them out. Any comments? Thanks
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,463
    edited August 2009
    JohnLocke88 wrote: »
    Just wait it out... get yourself a set of 1-Cs again.

    what he said:D
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Bobsama
    Bobsama Posts: 526
    edited August 2009
    cayovelez wrote: »
    How about these? They are close to me and are about 600 bucks. Is that a fair price?
    http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ele/1313509111.html

    I'd have to contest a bit. Offer the seller $300-400 depending on condition (if they're not far, take a look before you buy). If he accepts, you're golden. Those are rather rare--signature edition SDA-1's.
    polkaudio Monitor 5 Series II
    polkaudio SDA-1 (with the SL1000)
    TEAC AG-H300 MK III stereo receiver
    beyerdynamic DT-880 Premium (600 Ω) headphones
    SENNHEISER HD-555 headphones
    Little Dot MK IV tube headphone amp
    Little Dot DAC_I balanced D/A converter
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,463
    edited August 2009
    Bobsama wrote: »
    I'd have to contest a bit. Offer the seller $300-400 depending on condition (if they're not far, take a look before you buy). If he accepts, you're golden. Those are rather rare--signature edition SDA-1's.

    they are NOT signature editions... you need to step back and STFU as you have no clue about what you speak. Cayovelez... ignore every piece of advice Bob has given. He does not know how to tie his shoes...


    SDA-1's are worth maybe 350 max, but for that they need to be perfect.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Bobsama
    Bobsama Posts: 526
    edited August 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    they are NOT signature editions... you need to step back and STFU as you have no clue about what you speak. Cayovelez... ignore every piece of advice Bob has given. He is a **** that does not know how to tie his shoes...


    SDA-1's are worth maybe 350 max, but for that they need to be perfect.

    Point One: :rolleyes: Take a look at what this poster's saying and evaluate. I'm not going to use the same salty language, but my professional evaluation is he's just asking to be banned. We'll see about it later, ne?

    Point Two: Sorry, I may have mis-ID'd a bit. I know why that cover is there (to block two ports) and all that, but I'd still suggest asking for lower and making an offer. Either way, SDA-1's are good speakers, if you can place them well enough.

    Point Three: What a pair of speakers is worth is based on the buyer's preferences. To the right person, a pair of original SDA-1's may be worth $400-500 in good condition. Likewise, opinions on tweeters vary wildly. I wish it was as easy as having four cabinets--Peerless, SL1k, SL2k, and SL3k--and figuring out what sound you like best. It's a bit more difficult than that now.
    polkaudio Monitor 5 Series II
    polkaudio SDA-1 (with the SL1000)
    TEAC AG-H300 MK III stereo receiver
    beyerdynamic DT-880 Premium (600 Ω) headphones
    SENNHEISER HD-555 headphones
    Little Dot MK IV tube headphone amp
    Little Dot DAC_I balanced D/A converter
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited August 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    they are NOT signature editions... you need to step back and STFU as you have no clue about what you speak. Cayovelez... ignore every piece of advice Bob has given. He is a **** that does not know how to tie his shoes...


    SDA-1's are worth maybe 350 max, but for that they need to be perfect.
    Geez isnt that a little harsh?
    He is a **** that does not know how to tie his shoes
    I agree that he may not be right about some of the things that he has said but..... personal attacks can get you banned. Relax take a valium or something its not the end of the world :p



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,463
    edited August 2009
    snow wrote: »
    Geez isnt that a little harsh? I agree that he may not be right about some of the things that he has said but..... personal attacks can get you banned. Relax take a valium or something its not the end of the world :p



    REGARDS SNOW

    I ammended my comment as it was a bit over the top, I agree. That said it seems all everyone has done today is to pick up behind him and correct his errors and missinformation. I stand by the part about telling him to shut up and get his learn on before he feeds the wrong information to someone that may believe he knows what he is talking about.... I have appologized to him off forum for my comments being over the top.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • cayovelez
    cayovelez Posts: 77
    edited August 2009
    I understand, but the guy with the SDA-1's is not willing to go much lower. However, I have this opportunity to get to listen to a Klipsch KG 5.2 and Kg 4.5. Any comments on that angle? So, far the 11T's are on top of my list. Should I consider either of those 2 sets of klipsch? Maybe if the sda-1's were cheaper, but they are not. And I need to buy some speakers very soon.
    Thanks
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,463
    edited August 2009
    seriously... surf Craigslist daily within whatever you feel is comfortable for a drive and get the 1c's...http://eugene.craigslist.org/ele/1301175472.html

    this set is in Portland. There are a set of SDA-SRS up your way right now as well.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • cayovelez
    cayovelez Posts: 77
    edited August 2009
    nooshinjohn, so thanks for the SDA 1. They look awesome. Yes I looked at those SDA-SRS, but with my set up(adcom stuff I mentioned above) I though the SDA-SRS were too much for my GFA-545ii. Now the SDA 1 are a very good option I overlooked. Any comments on the klipsch?
    Thanks nooshinjohn,
    Carlos
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  • JohnLocke88
    JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
    edited August 2009
    cayovelez wrote: »
    nooshinjohn, so thanks for the SDA 1. They look awesome. Yes I looked at those SDA-SRS, but with my set up(adcom stuff I mentioned above) I though the SDA-SRS were too much for my GFA-545ii. Now the SDA 1 are a very good option I overlooked. Any comments on the klipsch?
    Thanks nooshinjohn,
    Carlos

    I think the knowledge base for Klipsch is very limited (compared to what we know about Polk). I'd say, you might have better luck with info on the Klip's from other sources). I think other John has given you a good lead there with the 1-Cs. I have the 1A's, and think they're pretty bitchin, but then again, I have never heard the 1-C's in person... and as such, cannot attest to one being better than the other... Although many on the forum seem to greatly prefer the 1-C's due to the better tweeter design.

    To each his own. I say give those Klip's a listen and see if you like them enough for the price offered.
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  • cayovelez
    cayovelez Posts: 77
    edited August 2009
    Wow, thanks a lot nooshinjohn and JohnLocke88. I am convinced This 1c's look awesome, and the guy sounds really nice, typical oregon.....all my experiences in Oregon are sweet. Going to listen to them tomorrow, and from the looks of it picking them up, i am sold.....geee thanks
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,463
    edited August 2009
    Those are SDA-1c's by the way... and I can say that Klipsch was a speaker I was pretty passionate about when I began looking into building my setup back in the day. For me and most here however, I found polk to have always been a better speaker for my money than just about anything else. my vote would be for the RTA's over the Klipsch. And if you could get those 1c's for a bargain... so much the better. I also feel that your Adcome would perhaps be a bit challenged by the big SDA's, I do feel it could get the job done.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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