Any Rti12 owners?

[steveinaz]

Tell me about the Rti12 sound, I really interested in these pups...

[audiobliss]

not me....I wish, though....look like awesome speakers; I'm interested to see what the general consensus is about them...

[Willow]

I assume you mean anything else than these puppies are huge

[steveinaz]

You got some 12's Willow/ Give up the info, man...

[landry_p2000]

Yeah, spill your guts. I wanted to get them also, but the power factor came into play. When I got this system in January, I didn't have any extra cash to buy a stronger amp. That is the reason I didn't try to get them.:(
I'd still like to know what it would be like to hear a pair. Those big bastards are what, 500w each right? If so I would have to move into a tent if I turned them up too loud.:D As a matter of fact, I get derrty looks from the old lady right now if I crank my RTi10s up too loud.:mad: <(the old lady)

[Willow]

I don't I'm trying for 8's but I have seen those 12's and they are tall yes but deep, HOLY CRAP they are. Lets just say for the size of them you'd want a big room or the tweets will be right in your ears they are that deep.... my wife tells me 1000x a day not to exagerate so much :eek: but they are massive

[VR3]

Steve...

If you are looking for a strong music performer...

Well, they arnt for you...

The LSi line is better suited for music, or the older Polks. Or the First RT line...

I heard these at Polk with a bunch of other members, and the general thought when we went back to the 'board room' was there was something missing...

And there was, especially for music...

For DVD-A, they were pretty good with all 5 speakers on

[landry_p2000]

What is the down fall of the RTi12s on music Sid?:confused:

[VR3]

Well, one of the things that was pointed out in the 'board room' was they had about zero depth in the instruments, vocals etc, and not to mention they were bright...

They also didnt have alot of bass considering all the subs they had. But they were only being pushed with a 200 watt Conrad Johnson, so who knows...

I think the RTi6 and a subwoofer would be a better combination than the RTi12...

The RT line is called...

REFERENCE THEATER for a reason ya know? They do good in music, but their real talent is theatrical production ;)

[landry_p2000]

Are there any monster amps out there powerfull enough to put them to the test?

[Early B.]

I don't have the 12's, but the 10's are strong performers for HT. Willow is right -- them 12's are too damn big. My 10's are huge (room size 13' x 20'); they looked a lot smaller in the showroom, so I can imagine that the 12'swould engulf an average size room.

[fireshoes]

The RTi12's are better than LSi if you are doing rock.

[Mjr7531]

Originally posted by Willow
my wife tells me 1000x a day not to exagerate so much
I love the Irony...

I want to hear good things about the RTi12s, I'm savin' to buy them... :)

[dorokusai]

I liked them, and if I bought anything in the new RTi line, it would be the RTi12's.

[brettw22]

I've had a pair for a while now and don't really have any complaints about them. They can be a bit on the bright side as was noted above, but that's when I'm blasting the music at near ear piercing levels. I also don't have the grilles on, which could make a little bit of a difference.

I'm only running them off of my B&K AVR 307 (150 wpc) and feel that they're doing just fine. The only reason that I'd look for something bigger amp-wise is if some stupid deal was just slapping me in the face.

More power would be fine, but there's nothing wrong with them as is, and until that stupid deal arrives, they'll be just fine as they are.....

[landry_p2000]

Originally posted by brettw22
I've had a pair for a while now and don't really have any complaints about them.

Show pics!

[Mike Reeter]

Have had our 12's for about 3 months now,they are just starting to "open up" I also picked up an CSi5 center...the brightness is in the new tweeters...to"me",what seems bright to some,is actually a more detailed sound compared to our former RTi70's and CSI40...

I just picked up an Adcom 5503 (3x200) to power the 12's and the 5...big improvement on detail and sound quality...I like the 12's for HT and for 2-channel listening,but I have never done an in-home demo with the LSI series...so I can't give you a good comparison.

I picked up the 12's when C.C. was closing out the RTI Series at a big discount,If I were to pay close to retail I would had opted for the LSI 15's...

Best advice I can give is try to hear a pair first,would I buy them again? Yes,without a doubt...

[2+2]

I own LSi 15s but was seriously considering the 12s. They sound pretty darn good IMO. They were only $100 or so less than the 15s which I think sounds a bit smoother...if you know what I mean. I think it would make a great HT speakers and loud, rock music speakers. They did pretty good with classical but was, again, not as smooth....

If RTi is Reference Theater, what is LSi? Pardon the ignorance....

[audiobliss]

'less smooth'? :p

[brettw22]

Originally posted by landry_p2000
Show pics! When I have enough time in town to actually do the cleaning in my place that is really needed, I will do so.

[2+2]

audiobliss....that's pretty clever man.... :)

[Mike Reeter]

Here is a pic of our modest set-up,I like the Black/Silver combo,it matches the lines of the Hitachi...

[VR3]

Man that is a clean looking HT!

Nice!

Awesome work!

[Mike Reeter]

Well...Thank you!!!

[audiobliss]

sweet HT.....are those 12s?

[dorokusai]

Originally posted by audiobliss
sweet HT.....are those 12s?
Yes.

[audiobliss]

like I said.....sweet....lol

[VR3]

Have you messed with toe-in?

[fireshoes]

Mike, our home theaters are freakishly similar!

I have the RTi12's, CSi5, FXi5's (instead of 500's), Hitachi 51" (instead of 57"), and SVS CS-Ultra (instead of PC-Ultra).

[Mike Reeter]

Tre,Yes I have adjusted the speak placement...the imaging of the 12"s is VERY good...I still have have to check the AVR to see if I have it set to 5-channel or 2-channel stereo...

Fireshoes,What can I say man...Great minds think alike!!!

[landry_p2000]

Nice set-up Mike!:cool:

[Willow]

Nice set up Mike.....the size of your Tv made me think you had a CSi3...

[dorokusai]

Sharp looking setup, I can't quite hear it yet tho'.....could you turn it up a notch?

[steveinaz]

Thanks for the pic Mike, nice!!!!

[keith allen]

Back to the lsi's,Ive listen to them twice now (the 9's),I really did like them and have been considering tradeing my rti8's in on them.Only thing is they didnt seem to have as much punch on rock cd's.I do once in awhile throw in some ac/dc,kiss,or zepp,that being said the sales guy didnt crank them as much as I woulda like either.Anybody have a pair of the lsi9's want to elaberate on them?

[Mike Reeter]

Thanks for the kind words guys,someone wanted to see a picture of the 12's,soo.....

[landry_p2000]

Thanks Mike! That was me that wanted pics of the mighty RTi12s. I have been wondering, how do those babies sound on music without a sub, and a powerful enough amp to push them?:cool:

[Polkapops]

I've got a Hafler DH-200 (100wpc) powering my RTi12's and they're sounding pretty damn good! Even w/out the sub hooked up - (much better w/sub of course) Nice tight & punchy bass. I just got my rig a couple of weeks ago so I'm still 'breaking them in'......

[Mike Reeter]

They sound very good running solo,the only downside to their overall sound is they might be a little weak in the mid-range...but that depends on the CD also...I have music that sounds near perfect and some where the mids are a little shallow.

On the recordings that lack a bit,I just set the Denon to 5-channel and all is well...I do have 200 watts pushing the lower end of the 12's and an Adcom 5300 (2x80) running the upper end...My next move will be to replace the 5300 with a 5500 (2x200) and will have a total of 400 watts powering the 12's...

That should make them "sing" without any problems....