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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited January 2010
    gdb wrote: »
    I got my first pair for $167.00 off ebay with local pick up. (studio style2Bs) Eating Ramen noodles for a week should get you enough $$ for some SDAs!:D

    always add an egg for extra protein: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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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited January 2010
    Back to the OPs original question...takeway the SRS models, but leaving in other SDAs...

    1Cs
    2Bs
    CRS+
    RTA11s
    LS90
    RTA 8
    LS50
    RT35i
    RT55i
    RTiA3
    RTi8

    In that order, in my house. I've heard LSis in store, the RTiA floorstanders in store and I think I'd fit the LSis in there with the LS90s and RTA 11s somewhere. The A series floors somewhere in the RT mix.

    I don't really have an RT preference since I heard the RT35is and 55is on a very nice front end and the RTi8s on an entry level front end.

    I really don't have a preference between the LS series and RTA series. I heard them at different times and was equally impressed.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited January 2010
    1C's
    2B's
    RTA11T's
    10A's peerless
    7C's

    for me

    Pauly
    Life without music would♭
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited January 2010
    I would say in this order.

    1. IC's
    2, Lsi 25
    3. SDA 2B
    4. Lsi f/X
    5. Monitor 7's w/peerless
    6. Monitor 10A's

    I never heard the LS or RTA line so they did not make my list. Hopefully some day I will hear some.
    Polk HT system 1: LSIC, LSI25 mains, LSI F/X rears, Lsi F/X rear centers,
    Yamaha RX-V2500 System, Carver A753 3 channel amp.

    Polk HT system 2: , SRT system with f/x 1,000's rear speakers on 7.1 system currently using Onkyo TX-RZ820 receiver, powered by Sunfire Grand Theater amp

    Polk Speaker collection: SDA SRS 1.2tl x 2, SRT system, SDA SRS 2 P/B, SDA 2A, SDA 1C Studio, SDA CRS+, Monitor 7B & 4, SRS 3.1tl, RTA 15tl, LS90, LSI 9
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  • Bubinga99
    Bubinga99 Posts: 283
    edited January 2010
    Thanks guys. Is it safe to say that those of you that didn't include (non SRS) SDA models would also put the 1C and 2B at the head of your list, as the last few replies did?

    I'm just putting together a watch list for CL and Ebay, and also for sales on new RtiA and LSi's. Polk has too dang many models (for example I'd never looked into the RTA11T's before this thread) so this helps me narrow down the list quite a bit.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,134
    edited January 2010
    I am totally surprised more of you did not rank LSi's up at the top.
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  • Bubinga99
    Bubinga99 Posts: 283
    edited January 2010
    Can some one help me sort out the Polk speakers with "11" in the model number. The internet is a very confused place. I find references to Monitor 11, Monitor 11 RTA, RTA11, RTA11T, and RTA11TL.

    Are these all distinctly different models?

    [edit] Also, those that have heard the LS90's, can you tell me more about them (strengths, weaknesses)? There's an original owner pair within reasonable driving distance in allegedly excellent condition for $600. Compared to the 2.3TL, they are....
    http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/ele/1563372745.html
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2010
    We are referring to the RTA11's.
    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.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited January 2010
    RTA 11T and RTA 11TL
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited January 2010
    Bubinga99 wrote: »
    Thanks guys. Is it safe to say that those of you that didn't include (non SRS) SDA models would also put the 1C and 2B at the head of your list, as the last few replies did?
    I think so generally, but there are those that have done the TL mod on the 2Bs and prefer them to 1Cs...so it's not universal.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • Bubinga99
    Bubinga99 Posts: 283
    edited January 2010
    Hey check this out...
    Polk RTA11T "Brand new in sealed boxes" $700 in Ohio
    http://toledo.craigslist.org/ele/1539161449.html

    Huh? What? Did anyone go check these out? Seems unlikely but I suppose it's possible.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited January 2010
    I may have missed it but the 15's are supposed to be **** kickers.

    If you were to do a search I would imagine you'd find similar questions.
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  • fafner
    fafner Posts: 115
    edited January 2010
    Bubinga99 wrote: »
    Hey check this out...
    Polk RTA11T "Brand new in sealed boxes" $700 in Ohio
    http://toledo.craigslist.org/ele/1539161449.html

    Huh? What? Did anyone go check these out? Seems unlikely but I suppose it's possible.

    I exchanged emails with this man a couple of weeks ago. First he said he would sell them for $650...I wasn't interested....then he emailed back and said someone was driving from Chicago the next day to pick them up.

    Apparently not.

    fafner
    Fronts - Polk SDA2B's
    Center - Polk 350CS
    Surrounds #A - Another pair of SDA2B's
    Surrounds #B - Another pair of SDA2B's
    Rears - Yet another pair of SDA2B's
    Subwoofers - 2 M&K's
    AVR - Denon 3808CI
    Display - Sony 52KDL4100
    Blu-ray Player - JVC BP-1
    HTPC - Self built - Intel Quad Core I7 920@4.0ghz
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited January 2010
    Bubinga99 wrote: »
    Hey check this out...
    Polk RTA11T "Brand new in sealed boxes" $700 in Ohio
    http://toledo.craigslist.org/ele/1539161449.html

    Huh? What? Did anyone go check these out? Seems unlikely but I suppose it's possible.

    Who in their right mind would keep these boxed up for all these years??? :confused:

    Pauly
    Life without music would♭
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited January 2010
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    I may have missed it but the 15's are supposed to be **** kickers.

    If you were to do a search I would imagine you'd find similar questions.

    I WILL own a pair of these.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • maxilla
    maxilla Posts: 41
    edited January 2010
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    I may have missed it but the 15's are supposed to be **** kickers.

    If you were to do a search I would imagine you'd find similar questions.

    Yes, they absolutely are.
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