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zachwhite0
06-13-2005, 03:17 PM
I can get 60% off of Polk RTi series but NOT the LSi series.

I was wondering if the difference in sound quality between the two was worth passing up the 60% off and paying retail price.

I saw the LSi9 around for $899 a pair

I can get the RTi8 for $360 a pair

I can get the RTi6 for $200 a pair

Is it worth the extra money to buy the LSi9?

Thanks.
PolkThug
06-13-2005, 03:24 PM
You'll need to audition some 9's and decide for yourself.
zachwhite0
06-13-2005, 03:40 PM
Wish I could.
PolkThug
06-13-2005, 03:46 PM
Personally, I'd go for some RTi8's and an SVS.

www.svsubwoofers.com



Someday, I wouldn't mind having a 2-channel rig with Lsi's or better.
AsSiMiLaTeD
06-13-2005, 03:46 PM
You also have to consider the equipment you'll want if running the LSi series.

With the RTi, you can do good with running a receiver, but the LSi will really require that you spend more money on amplification...

I like the LSi, but it's not worth the increase in price to me right now...especially since you can still get a really good deal on RTi in some places...
ND13
06-13-2005, 04:20 PM
Originally posted by PolkThug
Personally, I'd go for some RTi8's and an SVS.

www.svsubwoofers.com



Someday, I wouldn't mind having a 2-channel rig with Lsi's or better.

+1
Toxis
06-13-2005, 04:23 PM
Originally posted by Polkmaniac
You also have to consider the equipment you'll want if running the LSi series.

With the RTi, you can do good with running a receiver, but the LSi will really require that you spend more money on amplification... +1

I have the 9's and when I compare them from my small Rotel amp to running them directly off my 3805, there's a world of difference. If I didn't have the amp to run the 9's, I probably wouldn't have got them simply because of the sound difference. It's like buying a classic vette all gorgeous with a blown motor and you swap it out with a real nice 4 cyl. Sure it moves down the street but it just isn't the same.
PolkThug
06-13-2005, 04:26 PM
Originally posted by Toxis
I have the 9's and when I compare them from my small Rotel amp to running them directly off my 3805, there's a world of difference. If I didn't have the amp to run the 9's, I probably wouldn't have got them simply because of the sound difference. It's like buying a classic vette all gorgeous with a blown motor and you swap it out with a real nice 4 cyl. Sure it moves down the street but it just isn't the same.

Good point. I'll give that a "+1"