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Polk Audio RTI A1-Cherry High Performance Bookshelf Speaker Pair

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50Hz-27kHz
8 Ohms 20-125W
89dB

The Polk Audio RTI A1 bookshelf speaker proves that great style and performance can come in a small, affordable package. This exceptional speaker is the perfect step-up solution for a powerful full-range system that still has the benefits of a compact design. It offers a winning combination of powerful bass with remarkable detail and high volumes with low distortion, making it a perfect delivery source for today's advanced digital music formats.

Exceptional Sound Quality The Polk Audio RTI A1 bookshelf speaker boasts a 5.25" polymer composite dynamic balance with rubber surround driver and a 1" silk polymer composite dome tweeter to deliver crisp highs and accurate lows for an immersive listening experience.
Magnetically Shielded The magnetically-shielded Polk Audio RTI A1 bookshelf speaker can be put at any proximity to display devices such as TVs and LCD monitors without loss of sound quality caused by interference.
Dynamic Balance Technology The Polk Audio RTI A1 boasts Polk Audio's exclusive Dynamic Balance Composite Material Technology to eliminate the performance-robbing resonance, so the sound is always clear and clean without any distortion.

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Model

Brand: Polk Audio

Model: RTI A1-Cherry

Spec

Type: Bookshelf Speakers

Sold As: Pair

Driver Units: Midrange: 1 - 5.25" Diameter, Polymer Composite Dynamic Balance with rubber surround

Tweeter: 1 - 1" Diameter, Silk Polymer Composite Dome

Power Rating: 20-125 w/channel

Frequency Response: 50Hz-27kHz

Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms

Sensitivity: 89 dB

Connectors: Inputs: Dual 5-way binding posts

Features

Color: Cherry

Spec

Dimensions & Weight: 12" x 7.38" x 11.5" / 12.00 lbs.

Features

Features: Crossover: 1.9kHz, 12dB/octave high and low pass

Enclosure Type: Vented with PowerPort and Arc Port

Manufacturer Warranty

Parts: 5 years limited

Labor: 5 years limited

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Warranty

Limited Warranty period (parts): 5 years
Limited Warranty period (labor): 5 years

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N/A 9/22/2009 7:15:42 AM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5	Rating: 5/5 Pros: Beautiful finish. Incredible midrange. Built in wall mount. The dual power ports really help to extend the bass of the 5.25" driver as low as possible. For most types of music (all but the most bass-heavy) they will do great. Jazz and most classic rock sound incredible when you look at their size and price. Excellent for rear HT surrounds. Cons: The 5.25" driver is not intended to shake the foundations of your house. As stated above, it does do an admirable job. But, if you're thinking of using these in stereo for music, you're going to want at least a small sub to compliment. The tweeter can be fairly bright, but that's because it's the same tweeter they use all the way through their tower lines. Just a notch back on the treble will calm them down enough. Other Thoughts: When I first got these, I really wasn't expecting much for straight musical listening. But, with a warm, smooth midrange, it almost makes you forget about the lack of low pounding bass. Still, if you're looking for a bookshelf for a music system, I would look a little larger, to the A3's. I'd imagine the extra surface area afforded by the 6.5" driver would help it get down a bit lower. 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!

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9/22/2009 7:15:42 AM
Tech Level: 5/5
Ownership: 4/5

Rating: 5/5

Pros: Beautiful finish. Incredible midrange. Built in wall mount. The dual power ports really help to extend the bass of the 5.25" driver as low as possible. For most types of music (all but the most bass-heavy) they will do great. Jazz and most classic rock sound incredible when you look at their size and price. Excellent for rear HT surrounds.

Cons: The 5.25" driver is not intended to shake the foundations of your house. As stated above, it does do an admirable job. But, if you're thinking of using these in stereo for music, you're going to want at least a small sub to compliment. The tweeter can be fairly bright, but that's because it's the same tweeter they use all the way through their tower lines. Just a notch back on the treble will calm them down enough.

Other Thoughts: When I first got these, I really wasn't expecting much for straight musical listening. But, with a warm, smooth midrange, it almost makes you forget about the lack of low pounding bass. Still, if you're looking for a bookshelf for a music system, I would look a little larger, to the A3's. I'd imagine the extra surface area afforded by the 6.5" driver would help it get down a bit lower.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes