Polk Monitor Series RTA 11T

[FittyFieFo]

I have been desperately looking for these speakers. There was an ebay bid on it, and I got BID SNIPED!. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260143797591&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016

Here are some pictures from this one website: http://www.polksda.com/rta11t.shtml

If you are willing to sell yours or know anybody, let me know! Yes, they are floor standing speakers.

Scott

[FittyFieFo]

Or does anyone know of any similar speakers?

[FittyFieFo]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190137377391&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009

Can someone tell me if those are good?

[TampaTwo]

Here you go, don't know where you are located...

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ele/389929965.html

[FittyFieFo]

Thank you so much!

I also found this one, for those who are interested too

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ele/388401995.html

and

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330153418789&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=014

[FittyFieFo]

Also, any reviews on these speakers?

I heard they are great..and affordable!

[cfrizz]

Do a search for them here on the board.

I have the RTA-8T's & I love them!

[ben62670]

Well did you get them? They are definetly sweet!

[FittyFieFo]

She said, only local pickup only, and the other guy isn't responding to my emails :(

[John in MA]

Where are you located? $250+ seems like too much for me, when I got mine last year they weren't going for anywhere near that.

[jawhog]

As a point of reference I just sold mine for $200 after they were on here for awhile at $150 with no takers. Although, I also wasn't interested in shipping. They are big and heavy. I think I remember a set in Ohio that recently with no bids at $100 during the first round, then he relisted them.

The 8T's seem to show up more often than the 11T. I think the 11 is an amazing speaker, with a good amp it can almost eliminate the need for a sub, as it easily hits the 30HZ region.

With patience you'll find some local for under $200 (well worth it), otherwise you can pay more for one of the ebay higher cost listings, but at $300 to $400 there might be better choices.

[heiney9]

Where are you located? $250+ seems like too much for me, when I got mine last year they weren't going for anywhere near that.

$250 isn't out of line for a pair in minty condition. I sold mine for $225 in the FM and I felt they were easily worth $300 if I was on e-bay. Other than my bases coming apart (typical for these speakers) they were in showroom cond. Condition does make a difference, but $250 is definitely at the upper end but not off the charts.

[FittyFieFo]

I'm located in Chicago, IL. I am desperately looking for RTA 11t's!!!

Willing to buy from $150-$250!!!

Someone help me!!

I emailed the one with $150, she said Local pick up only,

I emailed the $250 one, NO REPLY YET (been 3 days)

[FittyFieFo]

Are the POLK AUDIO RTI10 better then the RTA 11's?

[FittyFieFo]

9. (Sorry wasted posts because someone is trying to message me)

[FittyFieFo]

10. (and now I can send PM's) RTA 11t's < RTI110?

[cfrizz]

I don't know about better, they are different. Only your own ears can tell you which one you prefer.

[FittyFieFo]

Also, I don't really know anything about these. But I'm sold on the RTI 10's. Someone is selling me locally for a really really discount price. The thing is, what kind of receiver do I need...is this one good?

FOR THE RTI 10's?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330152704616&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=014

[MillerLiteScott]

I have had both. Still have the RTA 11t's.

[FittyFieFo]

Care to explain why?

[jawhog]

It appears that timing is nearly ALWAYS everything when it comes to the forum. I can't even remember the last time there was a WTB for RTA11TL's and here I was practically giving away an especially nice pair just two weeks ago, in Chicago.

FittyFieFo, have you inquired about the RTA8T's on craigslist for $100? That'd get you point in the right direction.

Also to answer your question, any RTA11TL's you find will be pushing age 20, RTI10's can still be bought new in stores.

[FittyFieFo]

I'm currently talking to a guy about the RTI10's.

[MillerLiteScott]

I am pretty much a newby. So this is my 2 cents.

To me the RTA 11t's with the RDO replacement tweeters image much better than the RTi10 and they make drums sound better I believe because of the sealed cabinet and passive radiator design. I think the RTi 10's are a great HT speaker while the are not bad just not great for listening to music. The RTA 11t is also a good HT speaker and IMHO is not a bad speaker for listening to music if you have not already been exposed to SDA technology. I will say I believe the RTi 10's will need more power than the RTA 11t's to sound as good as they should

Either speaker will serve you well.

Scott

[ben62670]

RTA's are a sweet line.

[John in MA]

RTA-11ts are excellent speakers for music, unless you listen to lots of sustained _deep_ bass notes that'll start those little drivers flapping. I switched to McIntosh ML-2Cs when I started listening to large pipe organ music, but that's an extreme case.

[FittyFieFo]

I think I'm sold on the RTI 10's

[AALEE]

Do yourself a favor, instead of the 10's get the LSI9's. I had the RTI8's, loved them then got the 9's and boxed the 8's. About the same price and I don't know why. The LSI9 will knock you out.....Far superior, same price, just do it.

[FittyFieFo]

Question: Does anyone use a power converter (power cleaner?) Don't really know the name, but for those confused on what I am talking about, here's a link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130141281570&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=003

Do I need one?

Also, what kind of receiver do you recommend with the RTI 10's?
Like what kind of specs should I look for?

[heiney9]

I think I'm sold on the RTI 10's

So you've heard the RTA 11's and still like the RTi 10's? The RTA 11's IMO are a much more musical speaker.

H9

[ben62670]

So you've heard the RTA 11's and still like the RTi 10's? The RTA 11's IMO are a much more musical speaker.

H9

agreed

[heiney9]

agreed

I'm guessing he never even demo'd the RTA's and is just getting the RTi's because he's impatient :)

H9

[FittyFieFo]

I am a newb. Plus, this is a starter kit for me. Heading into my last year of college, just want something. Just read good reviews on the rti10's and can't find anyone locally in the Chicago Neighborhood to listen to the rta11t's. I am today though going to head out to the guy and listen to the rti10's.

[heiney9]

I am a newb. Plus, this is a starter kit for me. Heading into my last year of college, just want something. Just read good reviews on the rti10's and can't find anyone locally in the Chicago Neighborhood to listen to the rta11t's. I am today though going to head out to the guy and listen to the rti10's.


There is a certain hassle to buying used older speakers in that you either can't hear them locally or can't find them at all. The RTi 10's aren't a bad speaker especially for a first time rig. I just prefer the RTA 11's over them. But if there are no RTA 11's to be had then you have to get something.

Good luck

H9

[FittyFieFo]

Thanks H9 for all your help and all the others that really helped me! I really appreciate it.

Anyone recommend any receivers (specs?)
or
POWER Converters? (if needed?)

[agfrost]

I'm located in Chicago, IL. I am desperately looking for RTA 11t's!!!

Willing to buy from $150-$250!!!

Someone help me!!


I'm not sure if you've committed to anything yet, but I just picked up a pair of RTA 11TL off of Craigslist from a guy in Elmhurst last week (I'm in Winfield, about 25 miles west of Chicago) for $200.

I'm going to keep them, but if you'd like to listen to them, let me know and we'll arrange a time. I've got the stock SL3000 tweeters in them, but I've also got a pair of the silk replacement tweeters that I plan to install after I've got a feel for how these are stock. We could do a tweeter-comparo if you're interested.

Let me know.

Jay

[John in MA]

Other than having heard good things, any reason you're so hot after the RTA-11t? Lots of other speakers that are equally small and sound good, especailly some of Klipsch's offerings that don't get the pub the vintage ones do.

For 11ts I'd recommend an amplifier or receiver capable of at least an honest 80WPC. I've driven mine over that, but unless you're trying to acheive hearing loss that's a comfortable power. For a long time I had them on a 40WPC amp but the bass improved greatly when I gave the more headroom.

[jawhog]

Welcome to the forum Agfrost! Agfrost actually bought my speaks. I list Chicago as my location because I figure most people won't know or care where Elmhust is. It won't take much digging for him to realize that had he found me through clubpolk sooner I would've parted with them for less. Oh well. Agfrost was a great guy, we spent maybe a half hour demoing them and could have spent longer. They sort of "posthumously" stayed in the forum and I couldn't be happier.

[FittyFieFo]

I know where Elmhurst is, it's 10 minutes away from me. I used to work at Jewel Osco on Butterfield and York.

[agfrost]

Welcome to the forum Agfrost! Agfrost actually bought my speaks. I list Chicago as my location because I figure most people won't know or care where Elmhust is. It won't take much digging for him to realize that had he found me through clubpolk sooner I would've parted with them for less. Oh well. Agfrost was a great guy, we spent maybe a half hour demoing them and could have spent longer. They sort of "posthumously" stayed in the forum and I couldn't be happier.

Heh. Should we inform Shack that we've had a +1 transaction? :D

I enjoyed meeting you and I've been enjoying the speakers. I'm surprised I didn't mention clubpolk at some point, you can see by my joindate that I've been here for a while, mostly lurking.

Jay