RTi10 vs RTiA7

dei08dei
dei08dei Posts: 29
edited August 2009 in The Clubhouse
Hey,
Could someone help me out with a simple question(s). I noticed the price difference between the RTi10's and the RTiA7's. They look virtually the same. Other can cabinet differences (height and width) what are the differences between these two. I currently have RTiA3's for my front channel and a CSi5 center channel.
Thanks for your help.:
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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited August 2009
    A lot of people have posted saying they think the newer A series sounds a bit better than the older series.

    Keep in mind you will need a good amount of power to make either of those sing. The two big woofers plus the decent size midrange can put a hurtin' on smaller receivers.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,380
    edited August 2009
    no reason to double post this dei...
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  • dekuda
    dekuda Posts: 756
    edited August 2009
    The differance is the price!!!! I just sold my RTI10's for $350.00 and picked up a pair of RTI12's for $500. So being a older model you can get great deals on the RTI series(used) and save money. I know it has been said that the RTIA series sounds better and Polk redid the cabinet but I heard both and there was little differance. Though let me say this was on 2 differant systems and enviroments. But this was my opinion.I do like the sleeker look of the RTIA series but I saved a bunch of cash staying with the RTI series and finding them used.Good power and cables will definately help.:)
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2009
    As Dekuda mentioned go for a pair of RTi12s.
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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited August 2009
    RTi12's ... hope you have 200watts or so.

    What will you be using the drive them?
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,187
    edited August 2009
    I have done side by side listening with both models and the new RTia models are more refined sounding. Cleaner and clearer. More musical if you will. I was very impressed with the 7's. I say for for them over the older models.

    Dan
    Dan
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  • 1fastz28
    1fastz28 Posts: 122
    edited August 2009
    i have the RTi A7's, i absolutely adore them
    setup
    Panasonic 46pz85
    Polk RTi A9's
    Polk CSi A6
    FXi A6's
    Energy s12.3 sub
    Denon 3808ci
    Pioneer elite dv-79
    Monster 1850
    Denon dp500m w/ grado green
    PS3,XBOX 360, NES
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  • gtu2004
    gtu2004 Posts: 620
    edited August 2009
    dekuda wrote: »
    The differance is the price!!!! I just sold my RTI10's for $350.00 and picked up a pair of RTI12's for $500. So being a older model you can get great deals on the RTI series(used) and save money. I know it has been said that the RTIA series sounds better and Polk redid the cabinet but I heard both and there was little differance. Though let me say this was on 2 differant systems and enviroments. But this was my opinion.I do like the sleeker look of the RTIA series but I saved a bunch of cash staying with the RTI series and finding them used.Good power and cables will definately help.:)

    Dang, $350 for the Rti10s is very nice. $500 for the Rti12s is very nice as well...
    Onkyo 805, RtiA5s, Csi5, Rti6s
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