Oh hell yeah! New RTi and LCi!!! [Archive]

fireshoes

06-09-2003, 10:46 PM

The product image photos are usually pretty accurate. Only exception I've seen is the black LSi's instead of ebony.

Here's more links for centers and surrounds.
http://www.polkaudio.com/home/partners/press/showimages.php?list=Home/Center

http://www.polkaudio.com/home/partners/press/showimages.php?list=Home/Surround

One interesting note is the availability of a cherry finished center.
Also the FXi's look to have a glossy finish. The FXi5 has a bipole-dipole switch as well.

Janusch

06-09-2003, 11:06 PM

The new RTI's are still using the same Tri Lam tweeter? So will they basicly have the same sound as before, or do you think Mathew tweeked something else?

begbie

06-09-2003, 11:21 PM

Nice looking speakers. Though I'm not crazy of the silver face plate but Polk knows marketing and silver is in on almost anything that's audio/video !!

Anyone know if there will be a new line of Lsi's anytime soon ????

fireshoes

06-09-2003, 11:30 PM

If I remember right, there was rumor a few months ago about a new flagship in the LSi line. No, not the photoshopped ones! ;) But it was going to be a new price point, like $5k or something. We can only hope!

begbie

06-09-2003, 11:41 PM

I'm just wondering if I should hold off on an Lsi purchase that's if there's going to be a new series soon.

The Lsi's were introuduced in the 4th quarter of 2001 and the current rti's came out in 2002. It didn't take long for the Rti's to be revised......so do ya think the Lsi's are due soon ?? :confused:

scottvamp

06-10-2003, 12:07 AM

Those look freaking amazing - I think I am in love.
BUT all out of $$$$$$.
Very COOL line - WOW!!!!!!!!!!:eek:
NICE!!!
The silver & black with the multiple drivers and those cool spikes.
Great job POLK!!!!

BRAD-TX

06-10-2003, 12:22 AM

Wow, those things look awsome, I love the spikes. Glad I haven't upgraded yet, looks like I will probably wait until these come out.

Simply amazing looking!!!

polkatese

06-10-2003, 12:25 AM

Those are great looking speakers! would love to have silvery looking tower in the living room! great job...

Any idea of the next LSi's line look?

Zero

06-10-2003, 12:35 AM

Before we go sucking their dicks pre-maturely, lets wait to hear how these perform, eh..

hoosier21

06-10-2003, 12:37 AM

Originally posted by RuSsMaN
WOW.

I'm just sitting here, mouth agape! Are these not the BIG, passive speakers we have been asking for?!!!

HOO-RAH

Sorry Russ, looks like the 10 & 12 need to be plugged in:mad:

But these new speakers look GREAT

hoosier21

06-10-2003, 12:39 AM

ATCVenon Thats the best way you could put that?

jkratzer

06-10-2003, 12:48 AM

Originally posted by Janusch
The new RTI's are still using the same Tri Lam tweeter? So will they basicly have the same sound as before, or do you think Mathew tweeked something else?

I think it will be silk/polymer like the current ones.

http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10336

Zero

06-10-2003, 12:55 AM

Hoosier,

Afraid so. In rare form this evening and speaking whatever comes to my mind without regard.

Feels pretty damn good...may make a habit of doing this more often..

sgtgto

06-10-2003, 01:19 AM

Hi:

All well and good, but I still believe you need MASS to have the bass you need. You have to move air and a 6 or 8" just won't do the job. I don't care how many you have in the cabinet. You need a 12 or 15" woofer.

Gary

faster100

06-10-2003, 01:41 AM

Originally posted by ATCVenom
Before we go sucking their dicks pre-maturely, lets wait to hear how these perform, eh..

you most likely won't be impressed by these either :rolleyes:

Kidding, ATC.. i am sure just because you didn't like the sound of the Rti's and the lsi's that the new rti's have hope with you :D :D :D

ATC, aka: one tough customer ;)

VR3

06-10-2003, 01:47 AM

Originally posted by sgtgto
Hi:

All well and good, but I still believe you need MASS to have the bass you need. You have to move air and a 6 or 8" just won't do the job. I don't care how many you have in the cabinet. You need a 12 or 15" woofer.

Gary

They dont use 12's and 15's for speakers (midrange) because its muddy. If 12's and 15's were more accurate Polk would prolly use them. 6.5", 3 of them also, especially with 500 watts driving to them will match the volume of a 12 if not a 15. Then you have the mains, thats (6) 6.5" subs in the front soundstage without a subwoofer, thats more than a 15, it will also be more accurate. Smaller woofers are used on most speakers these days unless they are subwoofer, however Polk is going for accuracy, not boom.

hotwheelman

06-10-2003, 02:57 AM

The rti12 kinda puts me in mind of the rta15tl but just not quite as fancy, I think they are definently on to something here. I like the spiked base as well,looks like polk may have finally listened to the masses.:D

GuitarheadCA

06-10-2003, 03:09 AM

Sid,
surface area of one 15" = 176.7 cubic inches
surface are of SIX 6" drivers = 169.6 cubic inches
so your statement is on shakey ground.

This is not to mention that the one 15 is a point souce, so even if they had the same area, the 15 would produce more volume. and be able to go deeper.

The reason I don't applaud the plethra of small drivers is the RTi150. That speaker is a waste of drivers and money. That had your Six Drivers, and our ONE 12" velodyne CHT would CREMATE it in bass output. Don't get me wrong I actually love the look of the new RTis, and I will surely give them a healty and most likely positive audition, but, To think that small speakers can compete with big ones for bass is to work for Bose.

Tour2ma

06-10-2003, 03:20 AM

Wrote Micah a note to see if was OK to post pic. Haven't heard from him, but can't see the harm now. RTi12 it be...

dthomps

06-10-2003, 03:41 AM

Originally posted by GuitarheadCA
Sid,
surface area of one 15" = 176.7 cubic inches
surface are of SIX 6" drivers = 169.6 cubic inches
so your statement is on shakey ground.

This is not to mention that the one 15 is a point souce, so even if they had the same area, the 15 would produce more volume. and be able to go deeper.

The reason I don't applaud the plethra of small drivers is the RTi150. That speaker is a waste of drivers and money. That had your Six Drivers, and our ONE 12" velodyne CHT would CREMATE it in bass output. Don't get me wrong I actually love the look of the new RTis, and I will surely give them a healty and most likely positive audition, but, To think that small speakers can compete with big ones for bass is to work for Bose.

This would all be right if they were 6.5" drivers, but they are 8".
And I also agree with the theory of a stand alone sub, but for pure HT impact I am willing to bet that they are awesome, especially with that 12" Velo you referred to :D
These are something I would look into adding to my setup for sheer impact, I am building a great 2 channel setup right now so the musicality of my HT isn't as important, because it will likely see about 5% music use just during parties and stuff.

Back on topic... Man these things are unbelieveable! If my calculations are correct, they will be almost 6 feet tall!!!
WOOOOO HOOOOO
:D Mike

Tour2ma

06-10-2003, 04:02 AM

Sorry Mike... more like 4' tall.

VR3

06-10-2003, 04:07 AM

Dangit, Polk needs to listen to me. They need to make a RT55i type speaker. Ill be all over it.

dthomps

06-10-2003, 04:43 AM

Originally posted by Tour2ma
Sorry Mike... more like 4' tall.

Only 4 feet?!
man...
What I did was open that photo in photoshop and cut and paste a bunch of those 8" drivers next to it, until I reached the top...
Came to 8 and a little left over... Damn thought I was gonne be eye to eye with a polk speaker for the first time in my life.
Guess Ill just have to wait on that one...
Bummer.
Mike

Tour2ma

06-10-2003, 05:02 AM

Well Mike, if you're 5'6" there's always the SDA SRS/1.2 line...

Sorry, but trust me, Micah is not 7'6"... :D

GuitarheadCA

06-10-2003, 05:03 AM

dthomps,
Hey I totally agree with you- there are both pros and cons to running a big sub, I'm more of a music person myself- My favorite sub in the world is my SPL 800 (as you already know). However I was just appalled by the statement that the six small drivers had more volume than a 12 or 15, and had to clear that up. Like I said- that's Bose Thinking

However, three powered 8"s should be very sweet and I can't wait to get my demo on.:D

VR3

06-10-2003, 05:12 AM

I dont think the subs in the towers will be powered. I see passive all da way.

brettw22

06-10-2003, 05:25 AM

I like that they've gone with magnetic grills. I can't remember which other manufacturer had those exact style spikes, but I think that I remember seeing them on either Mission, Boston Acoustics, or Energy.......just can't seem to find them online, but I KNOW that I've seen those before. They look hot nonetheless......

brettw22

06-10-2003, 05:28 AM

Originally posted by dthomps
.....thought I was gonne be eye to eye with a polk speaker for the first time in my life.
Get on your knees Mike....... :D

RuSsMaN

06-10-2003, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by hoosier21
Sorry Russ, looks like the 10 & 12 need to be plugged in:mad:

I don't think those are amps, rather big honkin' power-port 'plates'.

Cheers,
Russ

Tour2ma

06-10-2003, 08:21 AM

Yup, passive all the way. No power cords that I saw.

Dr. Spec

06-10-2003, 09:23 AM

Holy crow! That's REALLY an impressive looking speaker (RTi12).

Regarding the discussion about the woofs: Surface area is square inches, not cubic inches. Displaced volume (what we call air moving capability) is the effective surface area of the driver x the maximum linear travel of the driver in one direction.

The larger the driver, the less it has to travel to move a given amount of air. Smaller drivers must move much farther at the same frequency to move the same amount of air. That's why they are typically less efficient and require a higher power input to achieve the same SPL.

The smaller the driver, the higher its theoretical frequency response. The only valid reason to use a smaller woofer is for a higher crossover.

There is no merit to the much abused term "fast" or "slow" bass from an actual driver speed standpoint. It is very easy for any properly built woofer (large or small) to follow the waveform of a typical low bass signal.

But an 18" woofer can't play as high in the frequency band as a 6.5" woofer and requires a lower crossover to the next driver.

Doc

polkatese

06-10-2003, 11:21 AM

Tour,
thanks for sharing the pics! did you guys audition the Rti12 against Lsi15 (next to it in the pic with Micah)?

VR3

06-10-2003, 11:37 AM

I feel the need to suddenly sell all my speakers........and buy all new ones. Only effin kasheats those look ella cool. But dangit, I want a bookshelf like the RT55i. Why can't Polk make a speaker like the RT55i? Polk make a speaker like the RT55i. Atleast make one RT55i type speaker. I promise I'll pay you! JK, anyways. The RTi6, it has suddenly been moved on my list to buy and the CSi5? I think thats it, its on my list to buy too. LoL, not really - I'd rather rake the CSi40, it will be on the cheap when these babies come out. Polk good job on these speakers, I love the silver on black and the new grills. The new grills are a major step up over the RTixxx. Dont like like a styrofoam plate now. But why did you get rid of the blue woofers? Those were cool man. But dangit, the silver is awesome. I really need to upgrade. Well, I said my 2-3-4-5 cents, I am out.

faster100

06-10-2003, 11:48 AM

what is that bulge in the back on the rti10 and 12, on the bottom of the back, it shows something sticking out

RuSsMaN

06-10-2003, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by RuSsMaN
I don't think those are amps, rather big honkin' power-port 'plates'.

Cheers,
Russ

dlew308

06-10-2003, 11:54 AM

Russ you're invisible :)

shack

06-10-2003, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by begbie
Nice looking speakers. Though I'm not crazy of the silver face plate but Polk knows marketing and silver is in on almost anything that's audio/video !!

I think Gidra posted something along this line in another thread. I'm not a fan of the silver/high tech look. I'm too "Old School" I guess. I know that the sound is the most important factor but when I upgrade I still want the looks (especially if I'm spending big $ ).

To me this is a beautiful speaker...not high tech...but very classic (also much more expensive).

http://www.sumikoaudio.net/Vienna%20Rosewood/beethoven-rosewood.jpg

I commend Polk for keeping on the cutting edge of speaker technology for the masses and the high-end alike. However for now I will stick with my RT55is, RT15is and RT25is.

jkratzer

06-10-2003, 12:29 PM

Am I the only one worried that there will be to much silver plastic on these speakers? Plastic feels cheap.

begbie

06-10-2003, 01:11 PM

If the silver is a bright shiny finish, then imo the look may be a turn off. Luckily, Polk have black grills to hide them. In the end there may be too much silver if you've already got silver electronic components.

fireshoes

06-10-2003, 01:23 PM

The press releases are up now. The multiple drivers on the big towers are 7" drivers, for those who want to argue about surface area. ;) BTW the release says three 7's equals one 12. Also we got shortchanged two LCi pics as there 2 in-walls and 2 in-ceilings. September for the LCi's and October for the RTi's.

RTi press release:
http://www.polkaudio.com/home/partners/press/release.php?id=30

CSi and FXi release:
http://www.polkaudio.com/home/partners/press/release.php?id=29

LCi release:
http://www.polkaudio.com/home/partners/press/release.php?id=31

jkratzer

06-10-2003, 02:30 PM

According to the release, the MSRP of the new RTi's will be cheaper than the MSRP of the current RTi's. :eek:

Janusch

06-10-2003, 03:45 PM

I think Mathew wouldn't price his speakers more then a couple of grand. I think he prides himself (As he well should) to bring great speakers at an effordable price. I think $5,000 goes against that idea. :eek:

Tour2ma

06-10-2003, 03:48 PM

polka,
The 12's were on external crossover boards Engineering was using for tests. You can see them in my pic in the background. Since they were still experimental at that time, Micah did not want to run them, and F1 and I respected that (damn it). So we did not get a good listen to the 12's. They were playing at really low volume as we swapped speaker runs over to the LSi's flanking them.

As for anyone concerned about the silver front plates being too reflective, I recall them having more of a mat finish.

One thing that seems to have gone unnoticed so far is that while the “woofer(s)” gained ½” and more throw, the “mid-range” shrank a bit. Release doesn’t address them yet, but they look to be down to 5”, or maybe even 4.5”. What we have here is approaching a three-way design. I’ll be interested in seeing what they ended up doing with the crossover design. Should have paid more attention to that during the visit, as I don’t recall whether I was seeing a two or a three-way. I was more concerned at the time with not stepping on them…

I guess I make a pretty lousy industrial spy… :(

Janusch

06-10-2003, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
I feel the need to suddenly sell all my speakers........and buy all new ones. Only effin kasheats those look ella cool. But dangit, I want a bookshelf like the RT55i. Why can't Polk make a speaker like the RT55i? Polk make a speaker like the RT55i. Atleast make one RT55i type speaker. I promise I'll pay you! JK, anyways. .

You know the LSI9s are like the RT55I ;)

polkatese

06-10-2003, 04:22 PM

ncw

06-10-2003, 04:51 PM

The press release says:

"The RTi models are magnetically shielded to allow safe placement next to televisions or video monitors. All models feature gold plated 5-way binding posts with dual inputs for bi-amplification or bi-wiring."

Wow, I love that. There is something for everyone. I'd love to hear how they sound compared to the older RTi series. I got to listen to them before CC clears out the older RTi series completely, just so that I can compare the old vs the new line.

ncw

06-10-2003, 04:54 PM

Correction:

DELETE: "I got to listen to them before CC clears out the older RTi series completely, just so that I can compare the old vs the new line."

ADD:
"I will listen to them before CC clears out the older RTi series completely, just so that I can compare the old vs the new line."

jkratzer

06-10-2003, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by ncw
The press release says:

"The RTi models are magnetically shielded to allow safe placement next to televisions or video monitors. All models feature gold plated 5-way binding posts with dual inputs for bi-amplification or bi-wiring."

Wow, I love that. There is something for everyone.

All current RTi tower models have the gold plated dual 5-way binding posts for bi-wiring or bi-amping. I know my RTi70's have them. It is only the bookshelf models that lack it. It is cool they are adding the duals on the bookshelfs as well.

jkratzer

06-10-2003, 07:42 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong but, when the new RTi series makes its debut this fall, the current RTi series will have only had a 1 1/2 year run. Seems like a short run for this series.

Tour2ma

06-10-2003, 08:05 PM

jk,
Would not suprise me if they are already developing the next RTi series with the next LSi's already on the proverbial engineering shelf. Product life cycles aren't what they used to be.

Fast paced world out there and getting faster all the time...

ncw

06-10-2003, 10:39 PM

Originally posted by Tour2ma

Fast paced world out there and getting faster all the time...

Yep, Matthew Polk did talk about the loudspeaker business as a "technology-driven fashion business". They are in tune with how people live their life style in this fast moving era. Today, with computer-aided design on PC desktops, design cycles can be very short. Even tests can be done quickly and analysis done in short cycles, using the power of computers to collect data via sensors. I know they do that because my brother used to work for NRC in their acoustic lab.

rs159

06-11-2003, 01:59 AM

Originally posted by Dr. Spec
Holy crow! That's REALLY an impressive looking speaker (RTi12).

Regarding the discussion about the woofs: Surface area is square inches, not cubic inches. Displaced volume (what we call air moving capability) is the effective surface area of the driver x the maximum linear travel of the driver in one direction.

The larger the driver, the less it has to travel to move a given amount of air. Smaller drivers must move much farther at the same frequency to move the same amount of air. That's why they are typically less efficient and require a higher power input to achieve the same SPL.

The smaller the driver, the higher its theoretical frequency response. The only valid reason to use a smaller woofer is for a higher crossover.

There is no merit to the much abused term "fast" or "slow" bass from an actual driver speed standpoint. It is very easy for any properly built woofer (large or small) to follow the waveform of a typical low bass signal.

But an 18" woofer can't play as high in the frequency band as a 6.5" woofer and requires a lower crossover to the next driver.

Doc

sgtgto

06-11-2003, 02:30 AM

Hi:

To clarify my statement earlier. With HT a sub woofer is needed but for music I don't care how many 6.5" woofers you have you are not going to get the deep and powerful output of a 12 or 15" woofer in the 200Hz and up range. I used to have a pair of Cerwin Vega AT15s and you could not beat them for low end in classical music. I now have two Rt2000s and two RT 800s, with a B&K amp putting out 340W a channel in parallel for front sound stage, and I liked the CVs better for classical.

I personally think for me the idea speaker, today, would be a type of sda with three tweeters, four mids, and a 15" passive woofer. With todays' technology in material I don't think they could be beat, and I would buy a pair.

Garyl

goingganzo

06-11-2003, 03:16 AM

it all depends on what you like. ht or 2 channel. i am big ht guy i listne to audio in the car. i love my big bass in my ht with my dual 15's also all a upgrade will get you is a look it looks like the core of the speaker is not changed. if you upgrade go from rt to ls line that is just my thoughts.

Tour2ma

06-11-2003, 04:20 AM

Originally posted by sgtgto
I don't care how many 6.5" woofers you have you are not going to get the deep and powerful output of a 12 or 15" woofer in the 200Hz and (down) range. Kind of why Bose used the Eq box with the 901's. Nine 4.5" (?) drivers couln't quite muster the base.... but I still liked them in their day.

rs159

06-11-2003, 11:05 AM

Bigger drivers have lower FS's. Smaller drivers have higher FS's. Smaller drivers roll off more quickly (in the bass). No two ways about it.

Lets say you have an 8" sub. It's F3 is 40 and its F10 is 30. Now lets add the exact same sub, which gives us a 3dB boost all over. So guess what, your F3 is still 40, it's just louder. How do you like dem apples?

Of course, you could have 4 8" drivers, which will boost it 12dB, and then cut the higher frequencies and slightly and boost the low frequencies slightly (and I mean slightly, esp. if your in anything but a sealed box). That would lower your system's F3 a bit, but the added cost of 4 8's as opposed to just 1 or 2 15's or 12's is kind of rediculous.

Now, if we're talkin' line arrays like the SDA's, sometimes it's a good compromise. Speakers are all about compromises. Polk wanted a big speaker that would be wife friendly, so they had to do something very narrow and tall, as opposed to something that would take up more floor space. IMHO, they should have an RTi15, w/ a RTi6 top, and a much more potent LSi15 bottom. They could even make it all passive, for all I care.

Stephen Bayley

06-11-2003, 11:31 AM

There's been a lot said about the bass end, how about the top end. Whats happened to the link with the Vifa ring radiator tweeter used in the LSi range.

The Vifa driver is not expensive ($60 at PartsExpress) so why can't it be included in the new speaker range. Are the newer Polk tweeters superior the the Vifa. Must wait for the reviews to find that out.

jbowl

06-11-2003, 08:53 PM

Originally posted by Stephen Bayley
There's been a lot said about the bass end, how about the top end. Whats happened to the link with the Vifa ring radiator tweeter used in the LSi range.

The Vifa driver is not expensive ($60 at PartsExpress) so why can't it be included in the new speaker range. Are the newer Polk tweeters superior the the Vifa. Must wait for the reviews to find that out.

maybe marketing... to distinguish from lsi

ncw

06-11-2003, 10:32 PM

Originally posted by jbowl
maybe marketing... to distinguish from lsi

Definitely. What I learned in Econ 101 while in College is that the value of a widget is what you and I are willing to accept to pay for. What I did not learn in my limited exposure to Econ, is that prices also depend on what the competitors charge for similar goods. Price is not necessarily directly dependent on manufacturing cost as long as the business is profitable and consumers are wiiling to pay for the goods.

Just my $.02 worth of opinion.

---

bignorm

06-12-2003, 09:29 AM

Glad to see the new RTi release...NOW the CSi40 will be on sale
everywhere!!!!!!!!!!

:cool: :cool: :cool:

dorokusai

06-12-2003, 10:13 AM

They look really good, wish I had waited now....:mad:

But as mentioned previously, we RTi lovers will be able to find all our line cheaper than before...woo hoo!

jkratzer

06-12-2003, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by dorokusai
They look really good, wish I had waited now....:mad:

But as mentioned previously, we RTi lovers will be able to find all our line cheaper than before...woo hoo!

Deals abound already. I bought my CSi40 for $50 off and my RTi70's for $100 off at CC. Crutchfield is running insane deals on the RTi70's right now with $160 off.

I'm looking forward to comparing the current RTi line with the new line at CC. Hopefully they will still have some old models to A/B the new ones with in the sound room.

I expect the sound to be nearly identical to a comparable existing model as the new models use the same silk tweeter. If not it may be time to take advantage of the CC upgrade policy again in a years time. :D

zebmaster

06-12-2003, 07:20 PM

The RTi70 are at CC for $599.99 and the Rti100 for $699.99.

jkratzer

06-12-2003, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by zebmaster
The RTi70 are at CC for $599.99 and the Rti100 for $699.99.

:eek:

fireshoes

06-13-2003, 12:25 AM

I talked to my Polk rep today and he said no changes to the LSi or R series speakers are in the plans this year to his knowledge.

ncw

06-13-2003, 03:49 AM

Originally posted by zebmaster
The RTi70 are at CC for $599.99 and the Rti100 for $699.99.

:( Huh? At your local CC store in Maryland?:D

Dr. Spec

06-13-2003, 08:44 AM

Great pic, RS159 - almost missed that. Also, good post on the Fs of the smaller drivers.

Doc

begbie

06-13-2003, 10:39 AM

Polk are labeling their new rti tweeters- "vifa tweeters (http://www.polkaudio.com/home/partners/press/showimages.php?list=Home/NEW+RTi+Series)"
So are they similar to the Lsi series ?

brettw22

06-13-2003, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by begbie
Polk are labeling their new rti tweeters- "vifa tweeters (http://www.polkaudio.com/home/partners/press/showimages.php?list=Home/NEW+RTi+Series)"
So are they similar to the Lsi series ? Vifa makes different tweeters, so where they wouldn't be exactly like the LSi's which use the Ring Radiator Tweeter, it would be a Vifa Dome Tweeter as pictured for the new line...........different sound.....same company. Also, the LSi tweeter is 4ohm and the RTi would be 8.

VR3

06-13-2003, 11:39 AM

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VR3

06-13-2003, 11:57 AM

Dude.....ur getting a draw up......

ncw

06-13-2003, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by begbie
Polk are labeling their new rti tweeters- "vifa tweeters (http://www.polkaudio.com/home/partners/press/showimages.php?list=Home/NEW+RTi+Series)"
So are they similar to the Lsi series ?

I checked the Vifa product website http://www.d-s-t.com and found no similarity between their tweeters and Polk's. Perhaps the ones used by Polk are specially made to Polk specifications.

Can the folk at Polk Audio entertain us in this respect?