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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #810 on: Jul 18, 2012 at 07:15 AM »
Should i consider an avr with higher wattage/channel?

I believe you should consider or add an amp for the A9 to fully maximize its potential.  ;D ;D
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #811 on: Jul 18, 2012 at 07:46 AM »
I believe you should consider or add an amp for the A9 to fully maximize its potential.  ;D ;D

What brand of power amp sir?  :)

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #812 on: Jul 20, 2012 at 05:51 AM »
What brand of power amp sir?  :)
make sure that your avr have pre outs. I'm currently using a power amp on my A7, csi A6 and surrounds and man what a difference. Its better to have a mid speakers but gets feed with lotsa juice than flagship speakers with avr lang. Sayang ang potential eh. I'm actually planning to upgrade my power amp and get emotiva xpa-5 or xpa-3 I suggest you check them out while they offer 10% off summer sale.
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #813 on: Aug 14, 2012 at 07:13 AM »
ask ko lang po.
kaya bang idrive ng Pio 521 ang A3?

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #814 on: Aug 14, 2012 at 07:16 AM »
ask ko lang po.
kaya bang idrive ng Pio 521 ang A3?


Yes, but not to full potential. Consider looking at the M20 instead, if you'd be running an entry-level AVR.
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #815 on: Aug 14, 2012 at 07:21 AM »
gusto ko sana magandang speaker tapos kahit murang AVR na lang buy ko.
para pasok po sa budget.
please suggest an AVR na entry/mura for A3?
kahit 5.1 lang po sya.

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #816 on: Aug 14, 2012 at 07:28 AM »
gusto ko sana magandang speaker tapos kahit murang AVR na lang buy ko.
para pasok po sa budget.
please suggest an AVR na entry/mura for A3?
kahit 5.1 lang po sya.

TIA

AVRs are generally weak on the amplification side, and this is especially true for entry level models of most mainstream brands. The 521 will power the A3 just fine at lower volume levels. You may be able to use MCACC to some success, but don't expect it to sound the same as a higher end model.

A workaround would be crossing your speakers fairly high and using a good subwoofer.
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #817 on: Aug 15, 2012 at 12:17 PM »
before finally buying speaker for my audio setup... please inform me the difference between the rti a3 and monitor audio bx2?  anyone?

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #818 on: Aug 16, 2012 at 10:25 PM »
gusto ko sana magandang speaker tapos kahit murang AVR na lang buy ko.
para pasok po sa budget.
please suggest an AVR na entry/mura for A3?
kahit 5.1 lang po sya.

TIA

i would suggest you audition the A3 with entry level and mid level amp and choose which sounds best to you.. :)
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #819 on: Aug 16, 2012 at 10:48 PM »
Mga Bossing!

May problema ako! Naguupisa palang mag buo nang system ko. Ala ako masyado pera hehehe. Meron akong AVR na Onkyo TX-SR313 (5.1 ch) medyo mahina ito pero ito lang kaya ko mga bossing.

Gusto ko sana partneran nang polkaudio RTiA1 o kaya TSi100 for the front speakers, kasi yan lang ata appropriate sa wattage nang AVR ko. AT saka yun lang ang kaya ko heheh.

Ngayon, bibili na ako before the end of this month... ang problema ko... alin kaya o alin ba sa kanila ang maganda at bagay sa AVR ko?

Polk lang kasi ang available dito sa lugar ko na kilala na brand... meron na akong Yamaha NS-333 kaso hirap AVR ko masyado mataas specs ni Yamaha!

.... sa susunod nalang ang subwoofer!

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #820 on: Aug 16, 2012 at 11:53 PM »
Mga Bossing!

May problema ako! Naguupisa palang mag buo nang system ko. Ala ako masyado pera hehehe. Meron akong AVR na Onkyo TX-SR313 (5.1 ch) medyo mahina ito pero ito lang kaya ko mga bossing.

Gusto ko sana partneran nang polkaudio RTiA1 o kaya TSi100 for the front speakers, kasi yan lang ata appropriate sa wattage nang AVR ko. AT saka yun lang ang kaya ko heheh.

Ngayon, bibili na ako before the end of this month... ang problema ko... alin kaya o alin ba sa kanila ang maganda at bagay sa AVR ko?

Polk lang kasi ang available dito sa lugar ko na kilala na brand... meron na akong Yamaha NS-333 kaso hirap AVR ko masyado mataas specs ni Yamaha!

.... sa susunod nalang ang subwoofer!

Maraming Thank you po!

RTi is almost always better than TSi, though it needs a bit more current. Go for the better speaker, as you can always replace the AVR later on. At least this way, your speakers can grow with you.

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #821 on: Aug 17, 2012 at 12:58 AM »
RTi is almost always better than TSi, though it needs a bit more current. Go for the better speaker, as you can always replace the AVR later on. At least this way, your speakers can grow with you.

Wow! Thank you for your suggestion. Yes AVRs constantly changes, and I think we can always pair the speakers to almost any upcoming AVRs.

... and yes the speakers would definitely grow up with me and the music!

Thank you so much sir!
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #822 on: Aug 17, 2012 at 01:35 AM »
I was at HMR Pioneer earlier and was surprised to see several Polk FS being sold for only 5k+ most still with box, i am not familiar with the models but these are the one's with 4 woofers, looks like recent releases. The only issue i saw was some tear on the speaker cloth, not sure about the woofers if it was rewinded or something since i did not bother to ask.

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #823 on: Aug 17, 2012 at 02:24 AM »
I was at HMR Pioneer earlier and was surprised to see several Polk FS being sold for only 5k+ most still with box, i am not familiar with the models but these are the one's with 4 woofers, looks like recent releases. The only issue i saw was some tear on the speaker cloth, not sure about the woofers if it was rewinded or something since i did not bother to ask.

My friend told me that they're selling surplus Monitor series speakers, and a few other models. These are prior generation speakers to what you commonly see locally. They should still provide good performance, if in proper condition.
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #824 on: Aug 17, 2012 at 06:53 AM »
was there too, last monday and saw some mint condition tsi monitor 60 @ around 5K and some monitor 70 at 7K ++, also their demo set is paired with a klipsch sub (forgot the model but it was BIG) at 13-14K.  all came with box, but saw some items with dents/scratch on cabinet, tore cloth and some other minor probs. 

I am also very interested in monitor 70, i've searched here and found out that monitor 60 is like tsi400, and 70 is like 500,  Question is, what would be a better buy, a floorstander monitor 70 or BS rti A3?  Would use purely for music (still open for amp to pair this to.)

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #825 on: Aug 18, 2012 at 11:03 PM »
was there too, last monday and saw some mint condition tsi monitor 60 @ around 5K and some monitor 70 at 7K ++, also their demo set is paired with a klipsch sub (forgot the model but it was BIG) at 13-14K.  all came with box, but saw some items with dents/scratch on cabinet, tore cloth and some other minor probs. 

I am also very interested in monitor 70, i've searched here and found out that monitor 60 is like tsi400, and 70 is like 500,  Question is, what would be a better buy, a floorstander monitor 70 or BS rti A3?  Would use purely for music (still open for amp to pair this to.)

A new RTi A3 would be a better buy, it has a more detailed sound then the older polk audio monitor series.

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #826 on: Aug 19, 2012 at 11:50 PM »
Looking at the Polk website and saw that there's an RTi A5, floorstander but at the same price point as the A3 . . 

Looking at the A3 sana for a living room system audition, pero kung may A5 at the same price . . .

Any guidance here from the friendly Polk dealers?

Thanks!

http://www.polkaudio.com/products/rtia5



http://www.polkaudio.com/products/rtia3


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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #827 on: Aug 20, 2012 at 03:19 AM »
Looking at the Polk website and saw that there's an RTi A5, floorstander but at the same price point as the A3 . . 

Looking at the A3 sana for a living room system audition, pero kung may A5 at the same price . . .

Baka single piece yung nakita nyo na A5 price sir, kaya parang same sa pair ng  A3 ang price. In some markets kasi speakers can be bought per pc.

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #828 on: Aug 20, 2012 at 06:51 AM »
Baka single piece yung nakita nyo na A5 price sir, kaya parang same sa pair ng  A3 ang price. In some markets kasi speakers can be bought per pc.

ay oo nga ano . . . sayang kala ko bargain na. . . ;D

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #829 on: Aug 20, 2012 at 11:50 AM »
Looking at the Polk website and saw that there's an RTi A5, floorstander but at the same price point as the A3 . . 

Looking at the A3 sana for a living room system audition, pero kung may A5 at the same price . . .

Any guidance here from the friendly Polk dealers?

Thanks!

http://www.polkaudio.com/products/rtia5



http://www.polkaudio.com/products/rtia3




The retail price of the Rti A5 is P39,990 a pair; the retail price of the RTi A3 is P19,990 a pair. Talk to your local polk audio dealer to get best cash price.

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #830 on: Aug 23, 2012 at 07:10 AM »
was there too, last monday and saw some mint condition tsi monitor 60 @ around 5K and some monitor 70 at 7K ++, also their demo set is paired with a klipsch sub (forgot the model but it was BIG) at 13-14K.  all came with box, but saw some items with dents/scratch on cabinet, tore cloth and some other minor probs. 

I am also very interested in monitor 70, i've searched here and found out that monitor 60 is like tsi400, and 70 is like 500,  Question is, what would be a better buy, a floorstander monitor 70 or BS rti A3?  Would use purely for music (still open for amp to pair this to.)

have you tried to audition it???
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #831 on: Aug 25, 2012 at 11:02 AM »
kaya mura puro may tama, yung tv and receiver nila mas mahal pa sa nga brandnew dito sa pdvd.

nakakaawa yung bumibili akala nila nakamura sila. :D :D :D :D hindi nila alam eh. ;D ;D

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #832 on: Aug 26, 2012 at 11:45 AM »
The Monitor 70 floorstanding in HMR is sold per piece at Php 7,690.00. Isa na lang available dun ngayon.

yup i saw it kahapon barag barag na, yung drivers nalang ang pakikinabangan kaso nagiisa nalang DAW ;D
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #833 on: Aug 26, 2012 at 02:21 PM »
Ahhh so the price is per pc Lang pala. When I was there, ang daming stocks dun, so it means after 2wks naubos n agad? Maybethats why ang natural at Yung delapidated na. May kamahalan nga Yung klipsch sub dun and pio avr.

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #834 on: Aug 26, 2012 at 09:44 PM »
may chirp sa gilid ng box yung sub and it indicated as bnew ???  14k plus whew
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #835 on: Sep 18, 2012 at 11:00 AM »
mga sir may pag kakaiba ba ang polk rti6 sa rtia3 sa sq? o kaha lang at watts yung pangakaiba?

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #836 on: Sep 19, 2012 at 03:41 PM »
What is the proper way to pronounce this speaker brand?
Sometimes I am left wondering because sellers pronounce it differently.

"Lots of people _really_ pronounce polk with no "l", like poke, smoke, joke. (p OH k)

Lots of people _really_ pronounce polk with a slight "l", which is not a strong "l" and just barely noticeable right before the "k".(p OH l k )"

Which is the correct pronunciation?
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #837 on: Sep 19, 2012 at 05:20 PM »
What is the proper way to pronounce this speaker brand?
Sometimes I am left wondering because sellers pronounce it differently.

"Lots of people _really_ pronounce polk with no "l", like poke, smoke, joke. (p OH k)

Lots of people _really_ pronounce polk with a slight "l", which is not a strong "l" and just barely noticeable right before the "k".(p OH l k )"

Which is the correct pronunciation?

Polk is pronounced as poke - silent 'L' , unless its a polka LOL
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #838 on: Sep 24, 2012 at 04:32 AM »
What's the best but not too expensive amp or receiver for the rtia3?

Thanks in advance!

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #839 on: Sep 24, 2012 at 09:33 AM »
What's the best but not too expensive amp or receiver for the rtia3?

Thanks in advance!

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