Eskay Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Hi everyone, Any of you out there have/had/heard Polk floorstanding speakers- Interested to hear what people think of the sound/Brand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braddles 63 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Long time Polkie here. What model in particular are you asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskay Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 I am thinking off the RTI A9 floorstanders - my son has a pair of Polk bookshelf speakers in his room and they seem to be well made and nice sound for the money. I have tried an assortment of speakers with my system- thought I would try some floorstanders. What model do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braddles 63 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 I have mainly vintage models. I prefer them over the more recent stuff. The RTA9's are big beasts so make sure you have a reasonable size room and a nice powerfull amp. What speakers have you had? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braddles 63 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 I just checked your history. Man you have had some top class stuff. Dont think the Polks are going to rock your world after what you have had. The RTI9's are entery level stuff compared to your previous speakers. Good bang for buck stuff which you may enjoy but not in the same class as the Vaf's and dynaudio's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskay Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 Hi Braddles 63 I have had some good speakers- the VAF's were the best I have heard, but absolutely hated by the wife due to size and looks- so they had to go. The Dynaudios were not a good match to my ears. I just thought I might try something different that does not break the bank for the next 12 months or so. Maybe I should just wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braddles 63 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) If you can get them for a good price you may as well pick them up. You will be able to pretty much get your money back on resell. I buy most of my stuff used for that reason. Not always possible to audition so buying used allows me to turn it over at no real cost if it's not for me. Just an idea. Best of luck. Edited July 24, 2019 by Braddles 63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskay Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share Posted July 25, 2019 Thanks, I have managed to find a pair of 4 year old RTI9's in very good condition for $750. Picking them up at the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braddles 63 Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Excellent. Can't go wrong at that price. Keep us informed with your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braddles 63 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 On 25/07/2019 at 8:38 PM, Eskay said: Thanks, I have managed to find a pair of 4 year old RTI9's in very good condition for $750. Picking them up at the weekend. How are they going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedrum Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I'm also interested in your thoughts Eskay...how are you finding them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco57 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Have a pair of highly modified SDA-SRS's but if your wife thinks the R9's are big no hope with these had them since new back from 87-88 replaced all the crossover components beefed up the cabinets and wiring and replaced the tweeters with later series 198's but no doubt an acquired taste. From time to time I hook them up and have a listen but my Amphion Krypton 2's leave them for dead as well as a pair of little Argon 2 Anniversaries for detail/finesse, but if you want to play rock music loud (and I mean LOUD) these are pretty hard to beat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HypnoToad Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 On 12/04/2020 at 5:49 PM, Loco57 said: Have a pair of highly modified SDA-SRS's I had a pair of SDA-1C's in pristine condition for a while and loved the sound, even they take up a lot of real estate and need a big space to sound right in, not to mention they can soak up power like a sponge. Can only imagine what the SRS's are like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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