Cherry finish for RTi8 and RTiA7

ysheffer
ysheffer Posts: 16
edited December 2009 in Speakers
Is there a difference between the cherry finished on the RTi8 and RTiA7, or there's a standard Cherry color for all POLK product lines?
AV: ONKYO TX-SR506
Front: PEERLESS P503-C
Surround: POLK RTi4
Center: CSi3
SUB: PSW110
DVD: PIONEER DV-310
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited November 2009
    I'd say the RTi8's are more of a lighter brownish color...where the A7's are a somewhat darker reddish brown color.

    The RTi8's also have the silver baffles.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
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  • ysheffer
    ysheffer Posts: 16
    edited November 2009
    thanks for the info and greeting
    AV: ONKYO TX-SR506
    Front: PEERLESS P503-C
    Surround: POLK RTi4
    Center: CSi3
    SUB: PSW110
    DVD: PIONEER DV-310
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  • gelinas
    gelinas Posts: 226
    edited November 2009
    I currently own the RTI8's and the csi A6.

    There are several aesthetic design changes between the older and newer rti lines.

    But specifically relating to the wood grain/color, you can't tell any difference from more than a foot away or so.
    Plus I keep my grills on at all times so I only see the wood when walking by.
    Sonically they are a perfect match.

    If it would assist with your issue I can get you a picture comparing the veneer on the rti8 to the veneer on the csi a6
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  • ysheffer
    ysheffer Posts: 16
    edited November 2009
    Yes I'll appreciate if you could send me a picture.
    AV: ONKYO TX-SR506
    Front: PEERLESS P503-C
    Surround: POLK RTi4
    Center: CSi3
    SUB: PSW110
    DVD: PIONEER DV-310
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2009
    Each generation of RTi has brought changes in the overall color of the finish and matching is possible but hardly an exact science. This extends across the lineup historically as well.
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  • gelinas
    gelinas Posts: 226
    edited December 2009
    ok, I can try to get some either tonight or tomorrow.
    Check back to this thread for an update
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  • ysheffer
    ysheffer Posts: 16
    edited December 2009
    I would appreciate it very much. Thanks
    AV: ONKYO TX-SR506
    Front: PEERLESS P503-C
    Surround: POLK RTi4
    Center: CSi3
    SUB: PSW110
    DVD: PIONEER DV-310
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  • mystik610
    mystik610 Posts: 699
    edited December 2009
    Cherry wood also changes with age. Long-term exposure to sunlight will darken it.
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