WTB RTi70 or RT800i or RT800

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VR3
VR3 Posts: 29,700
edited August 2003 in Flea Market
I am looking for a RTi70 or a RT800i or RT800, 500 shipped. Anyone out there willing to? Thank ya
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,700
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    530?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited August 2003
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    Dude,

    Crutchfield. For $69 more you get brand new speakers you can break in Mx style and with a warranty for those tweeter birds that I know you like to make sing.

    Free shipping right now too.

    http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-gRf0cb4xTzu/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=4&g=12000&I=700RTI70B&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N

    Another option is I might be looking to get rid of my Paradigm Studio 40s at a really good price (cheaper than these). Better midrange than the Polks, highs are about the same, bass the RTi70s rule 'em. Ah, on second thought you're a bass head and probably wouldn't like the pdimes too much.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,700
    edited August 2003
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    Man explain that to my Dad....

    I have been TRYING TO. He *thinks he can get 500 shipped. It just isnt going to happen. Oh well. Whatever. I will wait.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,700
    edited August 2003
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    Pj,

    What are your Paradigms? Specs? Pics? Stands Needed?


    PJ, sign on aim. We'll talk about this.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
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    Mx,

    per our discussion bud... I don't think the pdimes will fit your style. Gotta get your dad to bite on those 70s bro.

    PJ
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,700
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    Gonna try man. Gonna try. Hopefully he will bite the bullet when I have more money by next weekend.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited August 2003
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    Mx,

    I found that other website. Same price as Circuit City and Crutchfield but no warranty. Your cheapest alternative is SD. Send them an email for a quote. They have a 30 day warranty and that's it. For regular people if there is no problem after 30 days with a speaker then 99% of the time you are good to go for years.

    I strongly suggest that with your listening habits you get a warranty from a Polk authorized outlet .. LOL...

    I can't wait to read your thesis review on the new speakers when you get them. Get that pencil sharpened...

    Insomnia ... me tonight...

    :rolleyes:

    PJ
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  • dthomps
    dthomps Posts: 352
    edited August 2003
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    If you are cool with Ebay here are a couple links
    I would go for this one, and hold tight and not buy it now- you could get an alright deal.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3040205797&category=3276

    Or this one is fair- But not as good, just another option.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3039729760&category=14993

    Good luck...
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  • Eastern
    Eastern Posts: 43
    edited August 2003
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    Vr3Mx,

    Why can't I pm you??!!

    Anyway, was gonna tell you I got mine brand new for way way less than 500 3 months ago. But you have to know people on the inside ;) (The profit margin for dealers is crazy), I am pretty sure you can badger someone to give it to you for 500.

    Just a thought -- go part time in one of these dealers/cc and get all the deals you want! Since this is gonna be a lifelong hobby, I am sure you won't object to getting them toys for halve their listed price.

    Cheers:p
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  • wlrandall
    wlrandall Posts: 440
    edited August 2003
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    RTi70s, brand new, in the box, authorized dealer:

    $498/pr at Fry's.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,700
    edited August 2003
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    No Fry's near here.

    I went to CC, 800 a pair is ludicris. We are going to order them by Crutchfield.

    We went to CC today. My Dad preferred the much less expensive Infinity's over the Polks. I agree with his statments but I dont agree with the taste. The Infinity had a smoother top end than the polk, not by much. It also was clearer than the Polk, but with clearness came Hollowness. The Infinity had NO bass and ghost like sounding instruments. To me anyways. The Polk had a much fuller sound to them where as the infinity was Bose. I will let yall know.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
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    My Dad preferred the much less expensive Infinity's over the Polks.

    Good move Mx. Hold your ground up to your Dad!!

    You think your dad like the price tag better really huh? I've heard those Infinities myself... you said it hollow...

    Stand tough!

    PJ
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,700
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    Going to buy one from Crutchfield....thanx for all the help.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • fgr41
    fgr41 Posts: 432
    edited August 2003
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    call around to all the CC's in your area. I found a pair of RT800i's for $300 and a pair of RT600i's for $150. I had to drive over an hour to find them but for the price it was well worth it.
    Front
    Polk RT800i (BI-wired)
    Rear
    Polk RT600i
    Center
    Polk CS400i (BI-wired)
    Sub
    SVS 25-31PCi (22Hz tuning port)... it's SubHuman
    Receiver
    YAMAHA RX-V1400
    TV
    Mitsubishi WT-46807 HDTV
    HD receiver
    T i V o HR10-250
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited August 2003
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    I'll see what I can get them for at work for you. (No, not employee! ;) )
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,700
    edited August 2003
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    Speakers ordered!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Eastern
    Eastern Posts: 43
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    Congrats!
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited August 2003
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    hey Great sid, can't wait to get your review on them..
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,700
    edited August 2003
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    Hey Faster and others,
    The RTi70 will be here Tuesday or Wednsday. I plan to give them till the end of the week to break in then I will give a full blown review on them. Stay tuned.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,985
    edited August 2003
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    Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
    I will give a full blown review on them. Stay tuned.

    Anyone else see what I see in my crystal ball? I'll be by the channel Sid.

    Cheers,
    Rooster
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,700
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    ...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited August 2003
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    Ah, but are you going to do a standard speaker wire run, bi-wire, bi-amp, or just replace the jumpers with speaker wire? :)

    Congrats on this huge upgrade to your system!
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited August 2003
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    Woooo Whooooo!!!

    Yo Mx get 'dem bi-wires ready... now you have just added another variable to the equation... to bi-wire or not to bi-wire...
    let your ears decide....

    Congrats... you will like them a lot better than the RT35i's you had (not that they were bad.. but the 70s just sound a lot bigger because they are ;) )

    You ever figured out if you had a bum amp?? Don't test out that amp on your new speakers buddy..

    Paul

    p.s. I expect an executive summary review for those who don't want to read a page long disertation and then the at least hour long to write full blown out review which describes every intricacy.
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited August 2003
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    Anyone else see what I see in my crystal ball? I'll be by the channel Sid.

    ~~ Hmmm. What better way to burn-in your new speaks, than by seeing how they react to a clipped amp?

    "You can lead a speaker-wire to water... " ~~ Mantis, from his much-anticipated, and long-awaited 'Western' episode debut.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,700
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    PJ,
    Yes, the PE was the main problem. I plugged one amp up to the mains each time. Each time I switched amps - whatever amp was on the main out started to have yellow to orange LED lights. This happened on each amp, at the same volume, each time. The amps running on the center and surround ran clean. It is not an amp - it is the PE. Unless you can tell me that all 3 are bummed and my PE is perfect! ;)

    Alright - Summarized - then 10,000 characters long...:cool:
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
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    Mx,

    The PE huh? Wow another strange one. Did you rotate your interconnects to eliminate wiring? Someone had a wire problem much to my surprise yesterday too. Just in case....

    So you got a bum Pioneer Elite preamp section out. That is not cool. What can you do about it?? Warranty?? Get it serviced?

    PJ
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,700
    edited August 2003
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    When the PE sends a bad signal it is at LUDICRIS levels and I don't think it will be much of a bother to me. Although I plan to get a Preamp later on next year. All depends on the funds.

    The PE will be moved to my Dad's to the Advent rig. There I will move one of my GFA-535 over there also. I plan to get an Adcom GFA-555 for the mains then.

    So my Upgrade Paterns look to be...

    1) RTi70 (Purchased)
    2) SVS PCi 20-39
    3) CSi40
    4) New Wire and Cable (IXOS Wire) (Ratshack Fusion Interconnects)
    5) Preamp (DEPENDS ON FUNDS)
    6) GFA--555 (DEPENDS ON FUNDS)

    I want a rig that can rock the boat.

    Right now I have sold most of my audio equipment.
    I sold the...
    CS245i
    RT25i
    KLH 900b
    Yamaha HTR-5460
    M&K MX-90
    50 Feet of 16 AWG HD Wire

    So I am definetely getting rid of alot of stuff. I will pretty much have an entirely different rig.

    I checked wiring, it was one of the first things I did actually. I found no problems unless every wire/cable I own is defective. Which I *hope* is not the cause. lol! But I am about 100% sure it is the PE.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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