Author Topic: Polk Audio Rti Series (Read 187074 times)

Topper · « **Reply #570 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 11:08 AM »

Quote from: questforthegoodlife on Nov 20, 2011 at 10:49 AM

Went there to check the LSiM series, only the bookshelves were there but they already sound amazing! The Rti HT setup was superb also!

Glad to hear you enjoyed the gear

volcomstoner · « **Reply #571 on:** Nov 23, 2011 at 04:07 AM »

mga masters..

need some advice..2.0 set up lang po ako sa polk rti a3....ayoko na muna sana magdagdag ng sub...
ano po ba pwedeng speaker wire ang makakapagpadagdag sa kapal ng tunog?
pure audio lang po ako..im using a denon dra 685 100wpc...

thanks..APIR!!!!

defcon3 · « **Reply #572 on:** Nov 23, 2011 at 04:16 AM »

Quote from: volcomstoner on Nov 23, 2011 at 04:07 AM

mga masters..

need some advice..2.0 set up lang po ako sa polk rti a3....ayoko na muna sana magdagdag ng sub...
ano po ba pwedeng speaker wire ang makakapagpadagdag sa kapal ng tunog?
pure audio lang po ako..im using a denon dra 685 100wpc...

thanks..APIR!!!!

mag diy ka na lng, mura pa. braid mo ANSI/TIA-568-B.2-1 & ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 6 Cables..(dintek brand).

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here's the distributor.

http://unitedplexus.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=3&Itemid=57

cray · « **Reply #573 on:** Nov 23, 2011 at 09:27 AM »

mga sir kakakuha ko lang den ng RTI A3 and waiting pa ako sa center.. gamit ko is vsx 520 anu bang magandang upgrade sa receiver na hindi within 20-28 k budget po.

namili ako between, tsi 200/300, wharfedale 10.5 and rtiA3.. mas angat pala talaga ang rti A3, gamit ko kasi before eh diamond 9 series i thought na same level lang sila (dahil sa labas ng pinas eh almost same price sila dito lang satin ata mura wharfe) ... kaya tama pala na i audition muna ng i audition.
nagulat lang ako kasi ng i audition namin to kasama ko office mate ko.. sa S&S nung sa tube amp nila una grabe ang clarity ng voice sa rti pero nung i transfer naman sa onkyo na receiver medyu nag defrade halatang halata. ganun po ba talaga kayu difference between separate amp and receiver...

Courage · « **Reply #574 on:** Nov 23, 2011 at 01:40 PM »

Quote from: cray on Nov 23, 2011 at 09:27 AM

mga sir kakakuha ko lang den ng RTI A3 and waiting pa ako sa center.. gamit ko is vsx 520 anu bang magandang upgrade sa receiver na hindi within 20-28 k budget po.

namili ako between, tsi 200/300, wharfedale 10.5 and rtiA3.. mas angat pala talaga ang rti A3, gamit ko kasi before eh diamond 9 series i thought na same level lang sila (dahil sa labas ng pinas eh almost same price sila dito lang satin ata mura wharfe) ... kaya tama pala na i audition muna ng i audition.
nagulat lang ako kasi ng i audition namin to kasama ko office mate ko.. sa S&S nung sa tube amp nila una grabe ang clarity ng voice sa rti pero nung i transfer naman sa onkyo na receiver medyu nag defrade halatang halata. ganun po ba talaga kayu difference between separate amp and receiver...

COngrats on your new RTi sir... We have same speakers.. Maganda talaga yan... Sir kahit sa Receivers mag iiba tunog nyan.. Right now my RTi's are being powered by Yammy and for me the sound is awesome compared when i was using my Harman with it. Ang layo nang difference. I also came from a Wharfe setup before the RTi's.

For music mas maganda talaga dedicated na music amp versus a receiver, though may mga receivers din naman na maganda for music..

lncc63 · « **Reply #575 on:** Nov 23, 2011 at 03:21 PM »

What's your mix %movies versus %music? If mostly movies then I might suggest you upgrade to a Pioneer VSX-1020 or 1021. A Yamaha is also ok. Both sound good to me even for music. If audio-only then you might go for a tube amp or an nice integrated amp.

cray · « **Reply #576 on:** Nov 23, 2011 at 05:02 PM »

baka nga ganun na lang sir gawin ko pio vsx 1020... worry ko lang is same lang ang power per channel ng vsx 1020 sa 520.. sa features lang ata lumamang yung 1020.. by the way sir shielded ba tong RTIA3 kasi sobrang dikit to sa tv ko po eh.

need ko ng mas malaking tv rack kasi yung space para sa center speaker eh saktong sakto lang ang size sa gamit ko before na wharfe 9 cs.. baka hindi na kasya dyan yung CSi A4.

lncc63 · « **Reply #577 on:** Nov 23, 2011 at 05:22 PM »

Do magnetic fields affected LCD TVs? I don't think so but I could be wrong. We had our A3s beside a plasma and I did not notice any effect.

On the matter of power, our 1019 did very well on the A3. I only probably ran it to 70% at the very very most. Try running the your A3 as high as you can - this should give you an idea of what kind of power you need.

mikeer2002ph · « **Reply #578 on:** Nov 23, 2011 at 06:05 PM »

Quote from: lncc63 on Nov 23, 2011 at 05:22 PM

Do magnetic fields affected LCD TVs? I don't think so but I could be wrong. We had our A3s beside a plasma and I did not notice any effect.

On the matter of power, our 1019 did very well on the A3. I only probably ran it to 70% at the very very most. Try running the your A3 as high as you can - this should give you an idea of what kind of power you need.

LCD/LED/Plasma TVs are not affected by magnetic fields unlike with CRTs/ Rear projection TVs (old school using tubes)

volcomstoner · « **Reply #579 on:** Nov 23, 2011 at 06:21 PM »

Quote from: defcon3 on Nov 23, 2011 at 04:16 AM

mag diy ka na lng, mura pa. braid mo ANSI/TIA-568-B.2-1 & ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 6 Cables..(dintek brand). .
here's the distributor.

http://unitedplexus.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=3&Itemid=57

Thanks sir! Mahal ba to? sana mura lang

cray · « **Reply #580 on:** Nov 23, 2011 at 06:34 PM »

@mikeer2002ph

thanks sir mikeer, para kasing my nagbangit lng sakin before na wag daw too close sa TV coz of the magnet.. buti wala ng issues na ganun.. thanks po ulet

mikeer2002ph · « **Reply #581 on:** Nov 23, 2011 at 06:55 PM »

Quote from: cray on Nov 23, 2011 at 06:34 PM

@mikeer2002ph

thanks sir mikeer, para kasing my nagbangit lng sakin before na wag daw too close sa TV coz of the magnet.. buti wala ng issues na ganun.. thanks po ulet

You're welcome cray

Actually, that warning is still true if you are using CRT TVs (an old Sony XBR2 in the guest room / or a simple CRT TV in maid's room for example and you want to put speakers beside it)

but if all the TVs in your household are already DLP/LCD/LED/Plasma, then this caution no longer holds water.

gunslinger · « **Reply #582 on:** Nov 24, 2011 at 04:34 AM »

I also suggest you buy/DIY build a stand for your A3s.

FishTale · « **Reply #583 on:** Nov 25, 2011 at 07:02 AM »

good day guys! ano magandang int amp for rti a3? Meron na ba nag compare sa rti-a3 tsaka yung psb image b6?

Stagea · « **Reply #584 on:** Nov 25, 2011 at 08:57 AM »

Quote from: FishTale on Nov 25, 2011 at 07:02 AM

good day guys! ano magandang int amp for rti a3? Meron na ba nag compare sa rti-a3 tsaka yung psb image b6?

That really depends on your sonic preference. The RTi A3 is very easy to drive, so most amps would do well driving this model.

Both the A3 and the B6 measure very well, with the B6 being a little harder to drive. The B6 has a more rounded and sonorous sound, which would appeal to people who like their music relaxing and downtempo. The A3 produces a slightly forward and caffeine-infused sound, for those who like to emphasize detail, impact and pace.

Despite these characteristics, how the system works as a whole will matter more than the individual performance of each device in general.

warmaster · « **Reply #585 on:** Nov 25, 2011 at 09:00 AM »

Quote from: Stagea on Nov 25, 2011 at 08:57 AM

That really depends on your sonic preference. The RTi A3 is very easy to drive, so most amps would do well driving this model.

Both the A3 and the B6 measure very well, with the B6 being a little harder to drive. The B6 has a more rounded and sonorous sound, which would appeal to people who like their music relaxing and downtempo. The A3 produces a slightly forward and caffeine-infused sound, for those who like to emphasize detail, impact and pace.

Despite these characteristics, how the system works as a whole will matter more than the individual performance of each device in general.

sir stagea how does the rti A3 match with the yaqin vk2100? mellow ba or detailed?

Stagea · « **Reply #586 on:** Nov 25, 2011 at 09:04 AM »

Quote from: warmaster on Nov 25, 2011 at 09:00 AM

sir stagea how does the rti A3 match with the yaqin vk2100? mellow ba or detailed?

I wouldn't count on the VK2100 for a mellow output, unless you partner it with dark-sounding gear. Mix and match, then choose what tickles your ears.

♡ lvcdg23™ ✌ · « **Reply #587 on:** Nov 25, 2011 at 09:15 AM »

Quote from: Stagea on Nov 25, 2011 at 09:04 AM

I wouldn't count on the VK2100 for a mellow output, unless you partner it with dark-sounding gear. Mix and match, then choose what tickles your ears.

+1
Already heard A3 + vk2100 combo and an up tempo type of music will benefit with this. This will also bring the bass out of the A3

cray · « **Reply #588 on:** Nov 26, 2011 at 01:29 PM »

@sir louie paano kung sa mga bossa, jazz or mga light musics lng... mag benefit pa den ba ako sa yagin vk2100...

jcsantamarina · « **Reply #589 on:** Nov 26, 2011 at 03:17 PM »

Quote from: cray on Nov 26, 2011 at 01:29 PM

@sir louie paano kung sa mga bossa, jazz or mga light musics lng... mag benefit pa den ba ako sa yagin vk2100...

@cray:
I'm using Rti A3 for Jazz music.
My setup is Flac via Mac/PC -> Dayton DAC -> Yaqin Cd2 buffer -> Topping TP60 then RTi A3.
Very malambing Ang sound and "heavenly".. Hehe..
Just in case you want to consider other options. (",)

ehmarzo · « **Reply #590 on:** Dec 03, 2011 at 08:58 PM »

Sorry newbie sa audio setup. Sa mga gumagamit ng tamps for purely music, paano if you will watch movies? Do you rewire the speakers from tamps to avr? Or may hardware to do away with rewiring if you want to use tamps or avr? Thanks

jcsantamarina · « **Reply #591 on:** Dec 03, 2011 at 11:10 PM »

Quote from: ehmarzo on Dec 03, 2011 at 08:58 PM

Sorry newbie sa audio setup. Sa mga gumagamit ng tamps for purely music, paano if you will watch movies? Do you rewire the speakers from tamps to avr? Or may hardware to do away with rewiring if you want to use tamps or avr? Thanks

Sir, I have a separate cable na naka "abang" for audio only and for HT.
I got them separate banana plugs as well so that it's easier to plug and unplug.
I know there are switchers around pero, I remember reading that adding another device in between the source signal and the speakers may affect the fullness of the sound.

Masters, feel free to chime in and correct me if I'm wrong. Just sharing my experience. Hehehe..

mdelro · « **Reply #592 on:** Dec 03, 2011 at 11:19 PM »

I recently purchased a pair of rti a7 and a pioneer 1021k. will the pioneer be sufficient enough to power the a7's?

jcsantamarina · « **Reply #593 on:** Dec 03, 2011 at 11:33 PM »

Quote from: mdelro on Dec 03, 2011 at 11:19 PM

I recently purchased a pair of rti a7 and a pioneer 1021k. will the pioneer be sufficient enough to power the a7's?

Wow! Ok yan!
Pero best answer jan is for you to listen to it. When will you set it up? Update us on how it turns out.

mdelro · « **Reply #594 on:** Dec 03, 2011 at 11:37 PM »

Quote from: jcsantamarina on Dec 03, 2011 at 11:33 PM

Wow! Ok yan!
Pero best answer jan is for you to listen to it. When will you set it up? Update us on how it turns out.

ordered them sa states so hopefully january

will do sir, cant wait hehe

jcsantamarina · « **Reply #595 on:** Dec 03, 2011 at 11:51 PM »

Quote from: mdelro on Dec 03, 2011 at 11:37 PM

ordered them sa states so hopefully january will do sir, cant wait hehe

Hehe.. nag Amazon shopping ka din???
Mine's arriving on the 29th pa.. Onkyo 809 naman na amp.
Pero I'm using A3's lang and A6 as center.
Nakaka bitin ang antay.
Tapos I found out this morning that it is already in our house there..
*nailbite* suspense mode tayo...
Hahahaha..

mdelro · « **Reply #596 on:** Dec 03, 2011 at 11:57 PM »

Quote from: jcsantamarina on Dec 03, 2011 at 11:51 PM

Hehe.. nag Amazon shopping ka din???
Mine's arriving on the 29th pa.. Onkyo 809 naman na amp.
Pero I'm using A3's lang and A6 as center.
Nakaka bitin ang antay.
Tapos I found out this morning that it is already in our house there..
*nailbite* suspense mode tayo...
Hahahaha..

Yup, ordered mine in amazon, but got my a4's in ebay in the polk audio shop. Hehe

I also got the owm3 for my surrounds :)Wow, nice amp bro, medyo maliit lang kasi ung room na paglagyan ko so i stuck with the pioneer 1021 hehe

Stagea · « **Reply #597 on:** Dec 04, 2011 at 06:20 AM »

Quote from: mdelro on Dec 03, 2011 at 11:19 PM

I recently purchased a pair of rti a7 and a pioneer 1021k. will the pioneer be sufficient enough to power the a7's?

The RTi speakers are very easy to drive. Kaya na yan.

Best of luck!

mikz023 · « **Reply #598 on:** Dec 04, 2011 at 07:36 AM »

Ano po maganda imatched sa rti a3 na receiver? 80% movie 20% music. Thanks

lncc63 · « **Reply #599 on:** Dec 04, 2011 at 08:01 AM »

As many have testified, the RTi A3 is a very easy speaker to drive so any decent receiver will do well. I used to have a Pioneer VSX-1019 which is the elder sibling of the 1020 and 1021. I would not be surprised though if the lower models of this line would do very well too.