Another set of RTA 12s

rmaiers
rmaiers Posts: 145
edited November 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
I just bought my 3rd set of RTA 12s much to my wife's dismay. I bought a systerm about a year ago that included a set of RTA 12Bs ( with Hafler DH-500 amp and DH-110 preamp) for $450 and fell in love with the sound. This is my first system with separates. I did blow a midrange in each speaker getting carried away but thanks to this forum I got replacements from Polk for $48 each.

About 3 months ago I won a set of RTA 12Cs locally on ebay for $107 and am using them as mains in my home entertainment center driven by a Sony STR-G3 receiver. Even with the lower power from the Sony, these speakers really rock, maybe better than the 12Bs.

One week ago I saw another set of RTA 12s (not sure if B or C) listed locally on ebay that no one was bidding on, so I put in a bid and got them for $100. I plan on giving these to my 90 year old father who loves the sound of the speakers as much as I do.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited November 2008
    Congrats. I love my 12b's and will never part with them. Nothing wrong with having 3 sets of them
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2008
    Three RTA12s is just what the doctor ordered! I want you to use them for HT; two as fronts, two as rears, and two as centers. :D
    Jake
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,505
    edited November 2008
    zingo wrote: »
    Three RTA12s is just what the doctor ordered! I want you to use them for HT; two as fronts, two as rears, and two as centers. :D


    yeah, thats definitly something I would do. would sound damn good too
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited November 2008
    The 12C are Polk's best RTA speaker, you got a deal. You might want to consider the replacement tweeter if yours are the stock sl1000.

    congrats and that is a cool thing to give to your grandfather.

    RT1
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