RTi 12s to Def Tech BP 6 or 8s
I am starting to doubt that I will be able to afford to properly power my RTi 12s anytime soon. I am considering selling these and trying to find a pair of well cared for BP6s or 8s that won't cost too much to switch.
Would my VSX-23 (110wpc) would do a good job of powering either of these speakers? And would they be a good match with the rest of my Polk gear? I got to hear a pair of BP 6s powered by a similarly powered Sony ES AVR a while back, and they sounded incredible.
Would my VSX-23 (110wpc) would do a good job of powering either of these speakers? And would they be a good match with the rest of my Polk gear? I got to hear a pair of BP 6s powered by a similarly powered Sony ES AVR a while back, and they sounded incredible.
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I picked up a pair of BP-6's off craigslist for $60, the socks were terrible but other than that they were in good shape. I liked them, but not near as much as my Rti8's. They're really small sitting next to my 8's, im sure the 12's would make them look like bookshelves. I didn't think they sounded bad at all but the bass was a little bloated sounding and they just didn't do it for me. Sold them the same week for $300 and I got to try em out for a few days, not a bad deal.
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60 bucks is a great deal. I have been looking and can get a pair of BP 10s for around 500.00. If I could get 400.00 for my 12s, then I might pull the trigger on those. I have heard Def Tech has Polk bloodlines and the BP10s, although I have never heard them, get rave reviews.
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Man about 2 weeks ago I saw a pair of BP10's for $120 on CL! I called immediately and he said someone was coming by that evening, I offered him $180 to blow the other guy off but he wouldn't do it. I really wanted to hear the BP10's, might have even considered selling my center and surrounds if I really liked em, I just don't have the ideal placement/room for bipole speakers. Good luck and i'd like to hear what you think if you find some.
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Man about 2 weeks ago I saw a pair of BP10's for $120 on CL! I called immediately and he said someone was coming by that evening, I offered him $180 to blow the other guy off but he wouldn't do it.
So your saying the seller was a stand up type of guy.AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
Rear: FXI A4
Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II -
Your telling me the vsx23 isn't powering them? Your not happy with the sound quality you are getting? Maybe you don't really like the Rti12's , maybe sell them and get a pair of RTia7's which IMO are a better sounding speaker. Problem solved.I am starting to doubt that I will be able to afford to properly power my RTi 12s anytime soon. I am considering selling these and trying to find a pair of well cared for BP6s or 8s that won't cost too much to switch.
Would my VSX-23 (110wpc) would do a good job of powering either of these speakers? And would they be a good match with the rest of my Polk gear? I got to hear a pair of BP 6s powered by a similarly powered Sony ES AVR a while back, and they sounded incredible.Dan
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So your saying the seller was a stand up type of guy.
Absolutely, I don't blame him and give him props. I thought it was worth a shot though? -
Absolutely, I don't blame him and give him props. I thought it was worth a shot though?
Yea I was giving ya a hard time.AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
Rear: FXI A4
Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II -
I just picked up a pair of BP10s on ebay for a little over $300. They sound really good. I agree a bit with B-run though that the BP10s (and all the definitives really) are big on bass.
A friend of mine has BP8s and they sound about the same as the 10s. I was surprised how small they are though. They're really only the size of TSi300s or so.~Matt
My System
Front L/R: Definitive BP10Bs
Surrounds -Polk Audio Monitor 4As
Preamp: B&K Reference 20
CD: Jolida JD100a
L/R Amp: Carver TFM-24
Turntable: Pioneer PL-516 W/ Shure M97xe
TV: Sony 52" XBR9 -
Look for a set of BP20 - they go for a little over 5-600 and are every bit as loud and insane as the RTi12- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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I am starting to doubt that I will be able to afford to properly power my RTi 12s anytime soon. I am considering selling these and trying to find a pair of well cared for BP6s or 8s that won't cost too much to switch.
Would my VSX-23 (110wpc) would do a good job of powering either of these speakers? And would they be a good match with the rest of my Polk gear? I got to hear a pair of BP 6s powered by a similarly powered Sony ES AVR a while back, and they sounded incredible.
I dont know if you already sold your RTI's. what will be the purpose of your upgrade? for home theater or for audio? currently i have bp8's....they are great in hometheater set up since they are bipolar. downside is if you are going to use them for your audio, better think twice.
i have set the lsi15's side to side with the bp8's and i notice the difference between the 2. bp8 lacks balance, better dispersion, clarity and bass(deep,well defined). this is the reason why i kept my bp8 for HTheater alone and the lsi's for my audio.marantz sr8001,marantz cd5001,denon dn-850,pioneer dv-310,sony PS3
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