Polk Audio RTI A5 Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black)
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Customer Review
Great sounding set of speakers
I was debating on the RTI A5 versus the A7 or A9. The A7s sounded warmer than the A5s due to having 2 larger 7" drivers. I decided on the A5s however, since they have 2 6.5" drivers compared to the A7 only having 1 6.5" driver. I figured it was better to have more mid-range drivers as my primary application is for home theater. I have the powered DSW Micropro 1000 subwoofer, which provides plenty of bass for the low end. I would strongly recommend getting a powered subwoofer for the A5s. I mated the A5 with the timbre matched CSI A6 center channel and FXI A6 surround speakers which all have the same 1" tweeter and 6.5" mid drivers as the A5. I'm driving all the speakers with an Onkyo 808 and everything sounds great. Vocals and music are crystal clear. I would highly recommend this setup. I decided against the A9 since it would have needed an external amp to be properly driven, and was too large and heavy for my application. I got the A5 and CSI A6 in the cherry finish which looks...
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Good Speaker
I been designing and installing high end systems for 20 years. This speaker is a 2 way that lacks low end rumble by design. However it does sound seemless at either 60 or 80 crossover with a sub. The speaker has a slightly forward sound so it will not mate with some amp's(Yamaha,Onkyo) without EQ settings. However, with my personal Marantz setup it tames them a little. A lot of speakers are priced at this point. These are a great compromise for HT and Music combo. Price can be found heavily discounted online at times which makes these a best buy. 2 channel sound can be done better for $1000 but these are HT speakers that can actually play rock,metal and sound really good. Not and easy task. I have always found the 2 - 6.5"mid/woof and 1" tweet the perfect mate for a sub system. The 5.5" mids many HT speakers use are better for dynamics in HT but leave a hole in the lower mid's during music play. Not these and they can be felt in the stomach at volume. For many these speakers can give...
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Product Description
Polk Audio RTI A5 Black Floor-Standing Speaker - The new RTI A series feature several upgrades. From the incorporation of our latest Dynamic Balance Cone drivers and 1 inch tweeters to an elegant restyling of the cabinets in keeping with the latest styles. The floor-standing models feature "Power Port Plus" an enhancement of Polk's patented Power Port technology. As you would expect from this highly popular line, the performance is classic Polk. Top to learn more







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