Polk RTi-A9’s Towers or/vs RBH- R55E Towers

Owning a all pollk 7.2 HT all RTIA series speakers, A9's and a CSi A6 for the front stage, for movies and concert Blu Ray's I couldn't be happier. I also dont mind the A9s in 2 channel mode running dual subs, but on some recordings they do hold up to thier reputation on being a bit bright at times which can lead to listener fatigue.

I stay away from stuff that I know is recorded a bit on the bright side but overall I'm happy with them. I listened to the multi channel mix of Alan Parsons Tales of Mystery And Imagination the other day and really enjoyed the experience. I like them in a Hybrid system but would never consider them in a 2 Channel only rig, which they are not intended to be designed for anyways. I cant comment on those other towers as I have never heard them nor am I familiar with them.

The RTI-A series speakers are on the bright side, and forward sounding, which makes them particularly good for HT duty. Some people like this musically in speaker design for music others don’t. Just a personal preference.

If you’re listening to 2-channel music, with no sub, the A9’s will probably dig a little deeper than the 55’s, providing they have enough current supplied to them. Although both of these speakers would benefit from a good high current power amp, the A9’s need one.

The aluminum speaker design, that RBH utilizes, should be mentioned. Although speaker manufacturers have successfully used aluminum in many designs, some people just dislike the sound that it produces. Not saying anything bad about those speakers that use aluminum, it just produces a very different sound signature than pulp, for example.