Calling all Polkies:Official Polk thread - Page 533

Originally Posted by jvmanolis 

I just checked and site shows Out of Stock. ??

Originally Posted by cr136124 

Did you place you order then? NO?!?!?!

So, what are you waiting for?

Originally Posted by jvmanolis 

I just checked and site shows Out of Stock. ??

Originally Posted by cr136124 

XStanleyW went and purchased the whole stock.............

Originally Posted by RobLee 

All I can say is try it and see how it sounds.
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Only you can be the judge. But as others here have stated, with those speakers, generally the more power you can deliver to them the better they sound.

Originally Posted by defdog99 

Monitor 75Ts $100 off today. That's near 35%.

Hey... can a Yamaha 773 drive a RTi A7 ok ? It's 95W (7 ch) 110W (2 ch)

Originally Posted by defdog99 

Monitor 75Ts $100 off today. That's near 35%.

Hey... can a Yamaha 773 drive a RTi A7 ok ? It's 95W (7 ch) 110W (2 ch)

Originally Posted by kevinmscs 

The 75T still $70 more than the M70 when they're on sale, wondering if thats worth it?

Originally Posted by kevinmscs 

The 75T still $70 more than the M70 when they're on sale, wondering if thats worth it?

Originally Posted by kevinmscs 

The 75T still $70 more than the M70 when they're on sale, wondering if thats worth it?

Originally Posted by chrisu7582 

Guys,

I am thinking about bulding an infinite baffle in my new house for my low end. The only problem I am seeing is that I have watched videos of them and I dont know if want that much bass. This is going in my living room because I dont have a specific theater room. Of course the ones I watched was where they had 8 subs and the dag gum windows were flexing. I dont want that junk. I just want a good low end that fills the room and not necessarily one that makes my heart skip beats and knocks pictures off the wall. I definitately dont want to spend 4k on windows only to be replacing seals on them because of my bass flexing them and messing them up.Do you think just 2 or even 1 under the floor would be alright? I have asked this question to other forums and people cant tell me a answer. Any input would be nice. I have also checked into the (cult of infinite baffle).


My living room , dining room, and kitchen are all in one big 24x36 room with vaulted ceilings

Originally Posted by cr136124 

Ssssoooooo, is anyone here sporting VR3 crossover mods in your Polk speakers? Any first hand experience with these mods? Impressions?

Thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by GusGus748s 

I
I am also interested on this anyone?

Originally Posted by 3rdHerd 

I'm interested in learning more, maybe see a diagram of the current xovers next to the "upgrade" but my m60's are not worth the xpenditure.

Originally Posted by 3rdHerd 

firstly, you can always trune down the volume, the bass, or both.
secondly, yes I think two drivers with enough amplification for that application would do you just fine. Perhaps two 18 inch daytons with 1500 amps at a absolute minimum. That would be plenty of bass, but would not shake your fillings out.

Originally Posted by cr136124 

Here is the direct web site of VR3. He has other alternatives, but in my case (RTi A9's and CSi A6) I'm looking at the Fortress mod.


http://www.vr3mods.com/Fortress.html

Originally Posted by MNaudioguy 

I am trying to find in this thread the discusison around RTi12s vs. RTi9s. What I can tell is they are virtually the same speaker wth a different housing. I have two quetions?

1. Would I be just fine with the RTi12s?
2. I noticed Polk ebay has these bad boys(RTi12s) for 375 a piece. However, they ar refurbished. Should that worry me at all or would I be fine purchasing them?

I do know that I will probably need to invest in a amp to run these. I am in the process of building a new HT setup and would like one of these two to be my Front L/R. I would also need to buy the matching surrounds/center with whatever I pick. I figured picking the fronts first is half the battle. The only speaker I wont buy that is Polk will be my sub. Any recomendations on a good pairing sub?

Originally Posted by panzer 

I am considering the rti 4's for fronts and sides and the cs 5 for center, looking for opinions on this setup and advice on he amount of current needed for them to sound their best, thanks, ps 50/50 movie and music

Originally Posted by MNaudioguy 

I am trying to find in this thread the discusison around RTi12s vs. RTi9s. What I can tell is they are virtually the same speaker wth a different housing. I have two quetions?

1. Would I be just fine with the RTi12s?
2. I noticed Polk ebay has these bad boys(RTi12s) for 375 a piece. However, they ar refurbished. Should that worry me at all or would I be fine purchasing them?

I do know that I will probably need to invest in a amp to run these. I am in the process of building a new HT setup and would like one of these two to be my Front L/R. I would also need to buy the matching surrounds/center with whatever I pick. I figured picking the fronts first is half the battle. The only speaker I wont buy that is Polk will be my sub. Any recomendations on a good pairing sub?

Originally Posted by 3rdHerd 

thats some interesting stuff there, have they quoted you a price yet?

Originally Posted by 3rdHerd 

having not heard either of these take my opinion with a grain of salt....

it seems to me that the enclosures for the a9's are far better constructed. They make a big deal out of the DAHLI enclosure technology. I also understand the crossovers have been tweaked some. I would guess that the curved enclosures in the a9 would respond less with bass waves wrapping around the enclosure causing directional issues. People say that they require 150 watts minimum to sound their best, but that the a7 responds well to modest power and has a very similar sound and level. Your choice should depend on what size room you have first, what size amp you have second, and your price range third.

Originally Posted by RobLee 

Yes, you will need an amp to drive wither the A9's or the 12's. And yes, the 12's are essentially the same as the A9's. My experience has been that there is a slight improvement in sound with the curved cabinets of the A series, and sometimes you can find the A9's on sale... but the refurbed A12's are a great bargain. I have purchased several sets of refurbed speakers from Polk on eBay and for the most part they went well. I have had two instances when something went wrong with the order, but they always make good if you contact them.

Finally, I have had good luck with the Klipsch Synergy Sub12. They sell for around $300 on AZ. Some have reported the amp going out but I have been fortunate so far for three years. I think maybe it is because I have two of them so don't drive either of them quite as hard. Of course, for $600 you could probably find a better single sub.

Originally Posted by cr136124 

I sent an e-mail to them and we are reviewing the options. I asked for a quote on mods for two RTi A9's and one for my CSi A6.

Originally Posted by 3rdHerd 

you might also consider asking them for sme specs on what changes they made other than material quality. You can more than likely do the work yourself for less money and fun at the same time. here are two threads to look at for ideas:

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/multi-way/189847-introduction-designing-crossovers-without-measurement-2.html

http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/crossovers.htm

I am soon to build a workshop, and can hardly wait to dig in to some speaker projects. One reason I didn't spring for a9's myself is that I want to build my own, but starting with crossover mods is a wise plan, it would take a lot of the math and woodwork out of it with enclosures and driver choices.