Rti A9 and vintage rta15tl help picking one for music listening.

Dropthebeat
Dropthebeat Posts: 154
edited January 2014 in Speakers
I recently purchased the Rta15tl but I've been given the opportunity to buy some polk rti a9 at a really cheap price. 280 each . I looked for a local place to listen to them but havnt found anything. .. my main concern is music listening. I want clarity and quality. whos had the pleasure of listening to both of these. what is you guys take on the rti a9 for music.
Yamaha V1800 receiver along with a NAD 2600a and 2700a .
Sda 1c - my new favorite speakers
Rta 8,11tl,15tl
Monitor 10 and 12
Marty sub 18" still in the works
Klipsch sw12-2
Hobbies turn into addictions .
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited January 2014
    I would go ahead and get the A9's for that price, you could always sell them for more than that. 280 each is a great price.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,924
    edited January 2014
    RTA15tl better for music

    RTiA9 make AWESOME home theater speakers
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  • Dropthebeat
    Dropthebeat Posts: 154
    edited January 2014
    Damn it lol I'm going to end up with three sets of speakers after this as I already own rta15 and 11 TL ... But can't argue the price of the a9s
    Yamaha V1800 receiver along with a NAD 2600a and 2700a .
    Sda 1c - my new favorite speakers
    Rta 8,11tl,15tl
    Monitor 10 and 12
    Marty sub 18" still in the works
    Klipsch sw12-2
    Hobbies turn into addictions .
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  • Dropthebeat
    Dropthebeat Posts: 154
    edited January 2014
    I foresee a hoarding problem a year from now l, I like your statement though . I'll probably pull the trigger on the a9 and if I don't like them just sale them and make a profit .
    Yamaha V1800 receiver along with a NAD 2600a and 2700a .
    Sda 1c - my new favorite speakers
    Rta 8,11tl,15tl
    Monitor 10 and 12
    Marty sub 18" still in the works
    Klipsch sw12-2
    Hobbies turn into addictions .
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  • Dropthebeat
    Dropthebeat Posts: 154
    edited January 2014
    Here I am buying speakers and powering them with an old school two channel amp -_- ......
    Yamaha V1800 receiver along with a NAD 2600a and 2700a .
    Sda 1c - my new favorite speakers
    Rta 8,11tl,15tl
    Monitor 10 and 12
    Marty sub 18" still in the works
    Klipsch sw12-2
    Hobbies turn into addictions .
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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 2,016
    edited January 2014
    Dropthebeat wrote: »
    Here I am buying speakers and powering them with an old school two channel amp -_- ......
    How old? I'm using all mid '80s amps -- believe me they rock!
    Samsung 60" QN65Q7FAMFXZA QLED, Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro, Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer

    Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside
    BJC 10 ga - LCR mids “Foamed” & “Plugged**”, inside* & out
    8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out
    *soldered **Rob the Man (Xschop)

    LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels*. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & Mids - RB981*
    Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981* -> Bi-amped CSi A6
    Surrounds: Rotel 981* -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3
    *all connected w/Premiere ICs
    5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”

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    4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,980
    edited January 2014
    The 15's and 11's are great speakers for extra parts for SDA's, I have owned both, and never cared for them, and I love the look of the 15tl's.. But I hate to say it, I gutted them..

    I always thought they sounded bloated or something like that....

    Now my RTiA9's are here to stay for awhile....
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  • Dropthebeat
    Dropthebeat Posts: 154
    edited January 2014
    gp4jesus wrote: »
    How old? I'm using all mid '80s amps -- believe me they rock!

    It's a late 80s jvc , it actually does a great job powering them but it's a 2 channel amp and I've been wanting to add a center Chanel speaker so I'll have to upgrade soon.
    Yamaha V1800 receiver along with a NAD 2600a and 2700a .
    Sda 1c - my new favorite speakers
    Rta 8,11tl,15tl
    Monitor 10 and 12
    Marty sub 18" still in the works
    Klipsch sw12-2
    Hobbies turn into addictions .
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  • Dropthebeat
    Dropthebeat Posts: 154
    edited January 2014
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    The 15's and 11's are great speakers for extra parts for SDA's, I have owned both, and never cared for them, and I love the look of the 15tl's.. But I hate to say it, I gutted them..

    I always thought they sounded bloated or something like that....

    Now my RTiA9's are here to stay for awhile....


    I really like my rta11 and 15 I don't think I could ever bring myself to gutting them , but then again I don't own any sda speakers .
    Yamaha V1800 receiver along with a NAD 2600a and 2700a .
    Sda 1c - my new favorite speakers
    Rta 8,11tl,15tl
    Monitor 10 and 12
    Marty sub 18" still in the works
    Klipsch sw12-2
    Hobbies turn into addictions .
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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 2,016
    edited January 2014
    Dropthebeat wrote: »
    ...but it's a 2 channel amp and I've been wanting to add a center Chanel speaker so I'll have to upgrade soon.
    If you have the space consider a Rotel 985 as a 3 channel amp, I do! (check my sig, prev post) Cranks out a decent quality, fairly robust (all channels driven) 100 WPC into 8 ohms, 160 into 4 ohms. Then "move" the JVC to rear/surround chores. Look on Ebay* or A'gon -- mine was under $300* shipped.
    Samsung 60" QN65Q7FAMFXZA QLED, Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro, Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer

    Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside
    BJC 10 ga - LCR mids “Foamed” & “Plugged**”, inside* & out
    8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out
    *soldered **Rob the Man (Xschop)

    LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels*. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & Mids - RB981*
    Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981* -> Bi-amped CSi A6
    Surrounds: Rotel 981* -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3
    *all connected w/Premiere ICs
    5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”

    Power Conditioning & Distribution:
    4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2014
    Go for the A9 for that price....Hurry!!!
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  • Dropthebeat
    Dropthebeat Posts: 154
    edited January 2014
    Ill have to keep an eye out for a good,amp maybe ill get lucky and find one on craigslist. First things first though, I really need a new amp lol im tired of not having a remote.
    Yamaha V1800 receiver along with a NAD 2600a and 2700a .
    Sda 1c - my new favorite speakers
    Rta 8,11tl,15tl
    Monitor 10 and 12
    Marty sub 18" still in the works
    Klipsch sw12-2
    Hobbies turn into addictions .
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,758
    edited January 2014
    Dropthebeat wrote: »
    Ill have to keep an eye out for a good,amp maybe ill get lucky and find one on craigslist. First things first though, I really need a new amp lol im tired of not having a remote.
    if your in the market for a different receiver try to get one with capability to add a Amp to it for more juice-later on down the road. All those speakers you have listed will sing for you. GL with your decission. Ive owned the rta 's but never the 9's
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  • Dropthebeat
    Dropthebeat Posts: 154
    edited January 2014
    yeah definitely looking for one that will let me hook up my nad 2600a to it.
    Yamaha V1800 receiver along with a NAD 2600a and 2700a .
    Sda 1c - my new favorite speakers
    Rta 8,11tl,15tl
    Monitor 10 and 12
    Marty sub 18" still in the works
    Klipsch sw12-2
    Hobbies turn into addictions .
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