Help me keep my RTA11TL's

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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2009
    Veneer them so they blend in with the room better?
    "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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  • woodsman10b
    woodsman10b Posts: 408
    edited September 2009
    I say you build around them great speakers! After you are done take a picture of the whole setting like the one above, then recloth the grills in white, take the newly reclothed grills and the picture to a tattoist or good spray painter, and have them spray-paint the grills to blend in with the bookshelf!! :) A good painter would have no problem painting in some books and the cross shelving to match! Crazy but just might work...
    Most of them only hear how loud it sounds, and the rest of us hear everything else - :rolleyes:
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,393
    edited September 2009
    There is a guy up north of me that has a pair of RTA11T cabinets in brown for $60. Maybe I could try it with those. That is a neat idea about painting the grills or at least color coordinating.
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • gwh
    gwh Posts: 1,451
    edited September 2009
    Book cases are dust magnets and will make the room look more cluttered.

    Throw that on her.



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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited September 2009
    Stan, Here is a sketch of what I was thinkin. Feel free to PM or email me as well if you have any questions.
    KC
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,393
    edited September 2009
    That is pretty good. Thanks for doing this for me. It gives a nice visual of how it could be done and my wife just may like it.

    Thanks
    Stan
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited September 2009
    well, that is a 'first draft' and there are alot of option...
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2009
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Explain that the 5's need to be on stands, and that takes up just as much floor space.

    And tell her Speakers on stands are a big safety risk. The Floorstanders are much safer with kids around. That should work for you.:)
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,393
    edited September 2009
    kcoc321
    What program did you use?
    Stan
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited September 2009
    skrol wrote: »
    kcoc321
    What program did you use?
    Stan

    I use Cheif architect for designing/ 3d layouts.
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,393
    edited September 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    And tell her Speakers on stands are a big safety risk. The Floorstanders are much safer with kids around. That should work for you.:)

    I have determined that Monitor 5A's belong on stands. They sound much better on stands than on the bookshelf. Why do they call them bookshelf speakers anyway? Is there a speaker that would sound good on a bookshelf? LSi9?

    Stan
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited September 2009
    No not really. Speakers need to breathe in order to sound their best.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2009
    On top of a bookshelf may be ok if it's away from the wall. Too close to the wall or in a bookshelf and it'll sound muddy and/or boomy due to boundary effect.
    "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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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,393
    edited September 2009
    I got it!

    Someone offer me a deal I can't refuse for the Monitor 5A's. That way I'll sell them and have no replacement for the RTA's.
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2009
    I'd sell both and buy something better.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,393
    edited September 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I'd sell both and buy something better.

    Any suggestions? Would it possibly fit into a bookshelf?
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2009
    In keeping within the Polk lineup....LSi7?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,393
    edited October 2009
    I'd consider the 9's. Do you think the LSi9's would be better than the RTA's?
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2009
    Yes but I prefer the LSi7.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2009
    I don't know how the low end will compare between the two, but LSi's are a better speaker overall.
    "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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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,393
    edited October 2009
    I am curious, why the 7's over the 9's?
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2009
    It's a more balanced loudspeaker. The LSi9 doesn't impress me given it's design.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited October 2009
    well 7's are only 10.25"deep, so they would fit in a shallower cabinet.......while 9's are only a little bit deeper than the RTA-11's @ 15" deep.

    BIM thou that they only go down to 53hz or 50hz for the 9's
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  • John30_30
    John30_30 Posts: 1,024
    edited October 2009
    skrol wrote: »
    Any suggestions? Would it possibly fit into a bookshelf?

    There are the SDA-SRS bookshelf model that come around every once in a while. If you get a line on some of the bookshelf A/D/S, grab them.
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  • mjcmt
    mjcmt Posts: 44
    edited January 2010
    I must have the best wife in the world, as she loves these speakers better than my smaller high-end speakers.
    You have to join in with her and become and interior designer of sort, to make the large cabinets look small in your living space, as we did in the attached photo.
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  • everpress
    everpress Posts: 862
    edited January 2010
    mjcmt wrote: »
    I must have the best wife in the world, as she loves these speakers better than my smaller high-end speakers.
    You have to join in with her and become and interior designer of sort, to make the large cabinets look small in your living space, as we did in the attached photo.

    I would kill for that lamp and those two metal chairs... Would go great with my own H/M Eames Knock-off lounge...

    ? Harmon Kardon AVR 55 (dead; replacing with Onkyo TX NR-616)
    ? Polk RTA 11TL's (FR and FL)
    ? Polk TSi200's (RR and RL)
    ? Polk CS10 (Center)
    ? Polk PSW-350
    ? Grado SR-60i Headphones
    ? Fii0 E5 headphone amp
    ? iPod touch (8 gig)
    ? iPod Classic (80 gig)
    ? Mac Mini (as media server)
    ? xbox 360
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2010
    That looks like my doctors waiting room lol, complete with CRT tv and all!
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited January 2010
    everpress wrote: »
    I would kill for that lamp and those two metal chairs...

    LOL Metal chairs:D:D
    Video: LG 55LN5100/Samsung LNT4065F
    Receiver: HK AVR445
    Source: OPPO BDP-93
    HT: POLK SPEAKERS RTi6, FXi3, CSi5, VTF-3 MK2
    2Ch system: MC2105, AR-XA, AR-2A, AR9, BX-300, OPPO BDP-83
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  • mjcmt
    mjcmt Posts: 44
    edited January 2010
    The Wassily chairs are awesome indeed.
    For those who think it looks like an office...you don't appreciate modern-minimalism or mid-century modern...I don't like traditional...to each his own.
    Flat panel TV is on the list as soon as I find a job and save for it. Way be a while.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2010
    Very, very nice, welcome to Club Polk!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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