Polk RTA 15's Experts Needed
mikey-polk
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Hi
I am considering some RTA 15's, not sure if there are more letters to add after the 15 (yet, will get more info soon I hope) but, just need to know what they would go for, are they of the same (or 'better') era, caliber, sound characteristics, etc, as my 'RTA' 11's, otherwise known as Monitor 11's...the one's with a definite LEFT and RIGHT speaker. I do like my 11's, but these 15's are in the possession of a friend's friend. I think adding 15's to my collection would assist the 10a's out the door also, as would be my plan.
Also, could the RTA 15's be compared to Acoustic Research AR9's in any way ?
I am thinking that they are both great in their own ways.
I am considering some RTA 15's, not sure if there are more letters to add after the 15 (yet, will get more info soon I hope) but, just need to know what they would go for, are they of the same (or 'better') era, caliber, sound characteristics, etc, as my 'RTA' 11's, otherwise known as Monitor 11's...the one's with a definite LEFT and RIGHT speaker. I do like my 11's, but these 15's are in the possession of a friend's friend. I think adding 15's to my collection would assist the 10a's out the door also, as would be my plan.
Also, could the RTA 15's be compared to Acoustic Research AR9's in any way ?
I am thinking that they are both great in their own ways.
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I had RTA15TL's and they are very very nice. Easy to drive.Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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I'd take the Acoustic Research AR9's over the RTA 15TL's.Political Correctness'.........defined
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I'd take the Acoustic Research AR9's over the RTA 15TL's.
Really? I thought the 15TLs were a NICE speaker, from what I've read at least. I am in no way questioning your infinite knowledge:o Why would you like the AR better? I'm just learning here:)Sony 40" LCD
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Well, it's not like the AR9s are a slouch, either....I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.
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mikey-polk wrote: »Hi
I am considering some RTA 15's, not sure if there are more letters to add after the 15 ...
There was really only one version of the RTA15 and it is the RTA15TL. There may be some early release 15's that are labeled RTA15T as this was what they were originally designated. Since the RTA11T was upgraded with the same SL3000 Tri-Laminate tweeter that is used in all RTA15T or 15TL and renamed the RTA11TL, the marketing department felt that the RTA15T should also have the TL designation.Stan
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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 -
Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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Personally mikey-polk, I love the sound of RTA-15TL's and most certainly over the AR's, but guess what ?.......What really matters is what sounds good to YOU and YOU only.
I want you to get what's going to make you the most happiest. Period.
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Yes, but I can't demo them a/b !
Thx for all the info, I think that makes up the ole mind - BOTH ! -
Yup, I bought AR9's just a few weeks ago...they need refoaming so I have not hooked them up yet...
