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  1. 09-09-2002 11:10 AM #1
    caseymou
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    Default RTE series

    Just received some RTE35's in the mail sat and was wondering why they say RTE series on the grille plaque? My RT55's don't say anything like that. I don't see any obvious differences except the 35's are light (birch?) and the 55's are black. Any comments/info from the experts?
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  2. 09-09-2002 03:03 PM #2
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    Default Sounds like a fake!

    Show us a picture if u can!
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  3. 09-09-2002 05:25 PM #3
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    I'll try to get a photo but the speaks look exactly like the RT55's except the polk plaque not only says polk audio but beneath says RTE series in red (I think).
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    Mabye Ken can shed some light on this?
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  5. 09-12-2002 04:25 PM #5
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    Hello,
    The RTE series was originally intended as an export speaker (hence the "E" designator), the same performance as the "regular" RT55 but with a real wood veneer. A few domestic dealers decided they wanted to be able to offer this version as well. Then the RTi series was introduced incorporating the cabinet changes (replacing both "standard" and "E"), different wood finishes, but still real wood.
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  6. 09-13-2002 08:10 AM #6
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    Thanks Ken and everyone else who replied. Resolving yet another of life's mysteries...
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