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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #180 on: Feb 03, 2011 at 03:11 AM »
salamat po sa info Avshop. see u in March  :)

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #181 on: Feb 05, 2011 at 11:00 AM »

To RTi owners, ano pong amp/receiver ang gamit nyo?

Magkano po SRP ng RTi A5?

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #182 on: Feb 05, 2011 at 11:05 AM »
To RTi owners, ano pong amp/receiver ang gamit nyo?

Magkano po SRP ng RTi A5?

I think it's 40,990 with no discount applied.
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #183 on: Feb 05, 2011 at 11:58 AM »
To RTi owners, ano pong amp/receiver ang gamit nyo?

Magkano po SRP ng RTi A5?
I think it's 40,990 with no discount applied.

I think so too. Go ahead and contact Marc/AVShop for a good deal. :)

RTi speakers are quite easy to match, since they don't require much current to drive. Just toe them in a bit if you have warm-sounding gear, or aim them straight forward if they're coupled with brighter-sounding gear.

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #184 on: Feb 05, 2011 at 02:50 PM »

May I ask for examples of gears that are warm-sounding? bright-sounding?

I also checked the specs of RTi A5, recommended amp power is 20-100W per channel. Does this mean, I would sound ok with a 20W amp, sound "better" with a 40W amp, etc.?

Any helpful leads on a "matching" amp would be great, as I could narrow down the infinite choices on amps later on..

Thanks.

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #185 on: Feb 06, 2011 at 09:53 AM »
This is not always the case, but in general (for me at least):
Warm... something along the lines of NAD, Arcam, Creek, etc. (including most vintage gear)
Neutral to Bright... something along the lines of Cambridge, Cyrus, Rotel, etc. (including flat-voiced pro components)

Please note that not all warm gear sound the same, and not all bright gear are alike. They all have different characteristics, and a certain bright amp might not work with your speakers, yet another one might, for example. The actual performance of each component typically varies beyond the posted frequency response and distortion numbers from the manufacturer, because of interaction between components (speakers don't introduce a constant impedance and are reactive loads, for example). Coloration also accumulates as we go down the signal path, plus individual preferences and room acoustics also vary --- so it's best to test out different combinations (unless you plan on relying on processing, which is another way out).

Amp capacity is beneficial if you need it. It gives you dynamic headroom, and the ability to play louder. If you're playing dynamic material at elevated levels, a weaker amp may not be sufficient (especially in a big room). The quoted range of 20w-100w just gives you a rough idea that most amps rated 20w and up can sufficiently drive these speakers to reasonable levels in a typical application. Whether this meets your needs will depend on your demand on the gear.

I know I should've asked this beforehand, but are you building a music system or a movie system?

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #186 on: Feb 06, 2011 at 10:28 PM »
^Thanks, Stagea.

I am thinking of a system that's 80% for music and 20% on movies. As of now, I am leaning towards a stereo system.

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #187 on: Feb 07, 2011 at 03:26 AM »
I am thinking of a system that's 80% for music and 20% on movies. As of now, I am leaning towards a stereo system.

I see. How much are you looking at spending? What systems have you liked so far?

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #188 on: Feb 07, 2011 at 10:01 AM »
^Thanks, Stagea.

I am thinking of a system that's 80% for music and 20% on movies. As of now, I am leaning towards a stereo system.

Why don't you consider either the Rti A3 bookshelf, RTi A5 floorstanding or the RTi A7 floorstanding? All are available in either black or cherry.

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #189 on: Feb 07, 2011 at 03:46 PM »
@Stagea
budget? maximum of 70K for the whole setup. but it is still not final as upgraditis is common in this hobby.

so far, these are the speakers i am planning to audition: polk rti a3, a5, B&W 685, and 684.

@Sanjay
yes, i am considering the rti a3 and a5.

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #190 on: Feb 07, 2011 at 06:42 PM »
@Stagea
budget? maximum of 70K for the whole setup. but it is still not final as upgraditis is common in this hobby.

so far, these are the speakers i am planning to audition: polk rti a3, a5, B&W 685, and 684.

@Sanjay
yes, i am considering the rti a3 and a5.


come by the shop and compare the polk and b&w speakers. :)

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #191 on: Feb 24, 2011 at 05:53 PM »
To RTi owners, ano pong amp/receiver ang gamit nyo?

Magkano po SRP ng RTi A5?

Im using a Harman/Kardon HK3470 (stereo receiver) on my RTiA3

my ideal BRIGHTNESS, IMAGING, and BASS
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #192 on: Feb 24, 2011 at 08:26 PM »
Onkyo 608 + RTiA3 user here. Still in the burn-in period and the A3 keeps sounding better everyday. Wow!! This baby can really sing.
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #193 on: Feb 24, 2011 at 11:01 PM »
Onkyo 608 + RTiA3 user here. Still in the burn-in period and the A3 keeps sounding better everyday. Wow!! This baby can really sing.

Nice! Congrats Patrick! :)

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #194 on: Feb 24, 2011 at 11:10 PM »
Nice! Congrats Patrick! :)

Thanks master ivan ;)
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #195 on: Feb 25, 2011 at 03:34 AM »
Onkyo 608 + RTiA3 user here. Still in the burn-in period and the A3 keeps sounding better everyday. Wow!! This baby can really sing.

Hey Patrick! Good to know you're enjoying your new gears. When are you planning to get the whole RTi package?  ;)

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #196 on: Feb 25, 2011 at 06:21 AM »
nice speakers.. very excited to hear them when you got them all.  ;)

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #197 on: Feb 25, 2011 at 12:49 PM »
Onkyo 608 + RTiA3 user here. Still in the burn-in period and the A3 keeps sounding better everyday. Wow!! This baby can really sing.

yun oh! congrats pat! pa burger ka naman!  ;D

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #198 on: Feb 25, 2011 at 12:56 PM »
Hey Patrick! Good to know you're enjoying your new gears. When are you planning to get the whole RTi package?  ;)
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Salamat sir. Hopefully by March or April may surrounds na. I'm still contemplating if i will get the A1 for surrounds or just settle for a budget speaker. And si master ivan and carlo kinakantyawan ako sa sub, chances are i might change subs as well.

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salamat master karl. long overdue na din ito.
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #199 on: Mar 04, 2011 at 11:30 AM »
A1 na pat para match  ;)

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #200 on: Mar 04, 2011 at 01:03 PM »
A1 na pat para match  ;)

try ko master roy para straight rti din like yours
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #201 on: Mar 08, 2011 at 09:25 PM »
try ko master roy para straight rti din like yours

kuha ka na. the rti's are waiting for you. :)

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #202 on: Mar 15, 2011 at 03:30 PM »
Anong model sa current Polk line up ngayon ang successor the Polk Monitor 5?

http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/specs/recent/monitor5/

Wala na kasing may bass radiator like the monitor5

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #203 on: Mar 23, 2011 at 01:18 AM »
 :) match ba ang rt1 sa cambrige audio sonata ty  :) Its 40 watts per channel. bright sya tsi 100 ko balak kong magpalit from tsi to rti.
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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #204 on: Mar 23, 2011 at 05:40 AM »
:) match ba ang rt1 sa cambrige audio sonata ty  :) Its 40 watts per channel. bright sya tsi 100 ko balak kong magpalit from tsi to rti.
Try the LSi instead. That's a warm-sounding Polk for ya. :)

Tannoy's another option. :)

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #205 on: Mar 26, 2011 at 06:30 AM »
avshop  Can you please PM me prices for RTiA and TSi series. Thank you!

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #206 on: Mar 26, 2011 at 07:39 AM »
avshop  Can you please PM me prices for RTiA and TSi series. Thank you!

sent you pm :)

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #207 on: Mar 29, 2011 at 09:09 PM »
Check out the Rti a1 and Rti a3 in cherry finish. Very very nice. :)

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #208 on: Apr 04, 2011 at 06:50 PM »
Hi All,

  Kindly suggest which is better center speaker, polk audio A4 or A6. i'll be using it for movies (location:living room).. Do you think A4 would be enough considering the room dimension of 2.5 meter x 5 meter?.. Thanks in Advance..  ;)  By the way i'm using RTI A3 for fronts.  :D

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Re: Polk Audio Rti Series
« Reply #209 on: Apr 04, 2011 at 07:35 PM »
Hi All,

  Kindly suggest which is better center speaker, polk audio A4 or A6. i'll be using it for movies (location:living room).. Do you think A4 would be enough considering the room dimension of 2.5 meter x 5 meter?.. Thanks in Advance..  ;)  By the way i'm using RTI A3 for fronts.  :D

Haven t heard the A4 pero i heard the A6 sing at sir Marc shop, it was awesome... i will get this soon....Ipon muna ulit...
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