Polk RTi A7s or The Klipsch RF-82

[b00st]

It between these two, either are $499/ea. If anyone can provide feedback on either or, that would be most appreciated. I am leaning towards teh RTi A7s myself. The Klipsch have more sensitivity...i'm thinking the A7s will still sound better. Any opinions?

A7s
since it has one mid-range speaker (6.5")
one tweeter
and 2 - 7" subs
Power Range 20-300
Frequency Response35-26k Hz
Sensitivity 89 dB


the RF-82
has one horn loaded tweeter
and 2 - 8" subs
Power Range 50-150
Frequency Response 33-23k Hz
Sensitivity 98 @ 2.83V dB

[JasonR]

Originally Posted by b00st

It between these two, either are $499/ea. If anyone can provide feedback on either or, that would be most appreciated. I am leaning towards teh RTi A7s myself. The Klipsch have more sensitivity...i'm thinking the A7s will still sound better. Any opinions?

A7s
since it has one mid-range speaker (6.5")
one tweeter
and 2 - 7" subs
Power Range 20-300
Frequency Response35-26k Hz
Sensitivity 89 dB


the RF-82
has one horn loaded tweeter
and 2 - 8" subs
Power Range 50-150
Frequency Response 33-23k Hz
Sensitivity 98 @ 2.83V dB

I would say go in store and have a listen if you can. I am a Polk fan and I find Klipsch's a little to harsh for my taste, but everyone is different.

[b00st]

Originally Posted by JasonR

I would say go in store and have a listen if you can. I am a Polk fan and I find Klipsch's a little to harsh for my taste, but everyone is different.

unfortunately i haven't found a store that carries both to do a side by side comparo.

[dobyblue]

With an RX-V1800 sensitivity should be a concern.
I'd go with the Polk's - there's no need to strain to compare if it's not there.

[MPDIEHL]

Where do you live, Tweeter caries both lines (Sound advice in Fl.)
Both are good. Im a fan of both Klipsch and Polk audio, Polk has a "Warmer" sound and Klipsch is what it is... horn loaded and accurate.
Listen to both..
As for opnion, Klipsch for movies and some music.
Polk for music and some movies what will be their main use?

[JasonR]

Queue person coming in saying, "Why A or B? Try C!!!!"

[JJ]

Originally Posted by JasonR

Queue person coming in saying, "Why A or B? Try C!!!!"

I recommend the Klipsch RF-....oh wait, wait, wait, let me be the black sheep here.

The Definitive Technologies tower, the uhh, I think the...nope, I stick to my guns.

RF-82. Beautiful stuff.

[darkblueme]

I sampled the Polk's as well as the Klipschtcjhs's (sp??) and I found Polk to be a better choice by a longshot. It all depends on what sounds good to you, but my 2 RTI-A7's are being delivered today!! Freakin' sweet!!

[RIPSeanTaylor21]

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=46808

[b00st]

Originally Posted by MPDIEHL

Where do you live, Tweeter caries both lines (Sound advice in Fl.)
Both are good. Im a fan of both Klipsch and Polk audio, Polk has a "Warmer" sound and Klipsch is what it is... horn loaded and accurate.
Listen to both..
As for opnion, Klipsch for movies and some music.
Polk for music and some movies what will be their main use?

I live in the suburbs of chicago.

Most of the tweeters in my area are closing down. I do know where one is that is in reasonable distance. but they didn't have them....which could be they didn't have the new Klipsch yet.

my primary use would be for movies/gaming. music would be 3rd down the line.

[b00st]

i do happen to like the Klipsch RS-42/52 for surround speakers though. i hate mix and matching speakers but i really like those more than the Polk FXi a4/6.

[cpgator]

All I can say is to avoid both, and look at other speaker manufactures. I know this board seems to have a love affair with Polk and Klipsch, but you should really check out others. Stay out of the Best Buys, Circuit Cities, etc - instead check out some of the smaller stores in your area and check out speaker reviews from reliable publications. In your price range you have many possibilities. Stay away from mass market speakers.

Just my opinion.

[JJ]

Originally Posted by cpgator

All I can say is to avoid both, and look at other speaker manufactures. I know this board seems to have a love affair with Polk and Klipsch, but you should really check out others. Stay out of the Best Buys, Circuit Cities, etc - instead check out some of the smaller stores in your area and check out speaker reviews from reliable publications. In your price range you have many possibilities. Stay away from mass market speakers.

Just my opinion.

PM me the brands you have in mind, I need to look into all my options, if you can. Thanks.

[b00st]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

With an RX-V1800 sensitivity should be a concern.

i guess i don't follow here? whats wrong with the 1800's sensitivity?
with a .04% THD...thats clean power.
RMS Output Power (20Hz - 20kHz)

not sure what i'm missing as far as specs.

[Jordan]

Well I haven't heard the Polks so I can't say, but if you could, go check out some B&W 683's. I was very impressed with the sound for $1500(pr.).

[b00st]

Originally Posted by cpgator

All I can say is to avoid both, and look at other speaker manufactures. I know this board seems to have a love affair with Polk and Klipsch, but you should really check out others. Stay out of the Best Buys, Circuit Cities, etc - instead check out some of the smaller stores in your area and check out speaker reviews from reliable publications. In your price range you have many possibilities. Stay away from mass market speakers.

Just my opinion.

i know people have love for the martin logans. from what i've read and understand about martin logans is that they excel in some areas and don't in others.

everyone's got an opinion, i'm fine with it good or bad, this whole post is really going to be about opinion...how about you share with me some speakers you feel are better.

[b00st]

Originally Posted by Jordan

Well I haven't heard the Polks so I can't say, but if you could, go check out some B&W 683's. I was very impressed with the sound for $1500(pr.).

thats a little bit more than i was thinking of spending....but its not out of the league either. its only $500 more than what i was looking at.

[cpgator]

Originally Posted by b00st

i know people have love for the martin logans. from what i've read and understand about martin logans is that they excel in some areas and don't in others.

everyone's got an opinion, i'm fine with it good or bad, this whole post is really going to be about opinion...how about you share with me some speakers you feel are better.

You are exactly right - it is all just opinion. Someone might love the sound of a speaker, and someone else might hate it - this is why it is always important to listen to as many speakers as possible before making a decision. OP should bring along a CD that he knows very well and use it for all the auditions.

I don't know off hand any models, but brands off the top of my head that I would recommend a listen would be Monitor Audio, Paradigm, Energy, B&W, Axiom, PSB, NHT, AV123 - but there are many more great speakers companies. I believe all these I mentioned have models in the OPs price range, and think most would be better then Polk or Klipsch (though only in my opinion).

[cpgator]

Originally Posted by b00st

unfortunately i haven't found a store that carries both to do a side by side comparo.

Side by side auditions only matter in the right situation - like an quite enclosed room and using the same source material. While side by side in the right situation is ideal, you can still learn a lot by listening to speaker separately at different locations.

[b00st]

Originally Posted by cpgator

Side by side auditions only matter in the right situation - like an quite enclosed room and using the same source material. While side by side in the right situation is ideal, you can still learn a lot by listening to speaker separately at different locations.

true and this is typically how i test. same source, same room, same everything, same song, movie clip, just different speakers. to try and pick apart the differences between the speakers. there is a nice place...its a bit away but they do private demos. quiet rooms....i'll have to check on what speakers they have. but they have at least 10 different front projection rooms, which is also a next purchase RS1 or VW40 or AE2000.