Polk Audio RTI A3 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black)
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Manufacturer: Polk AudioBrand: Polk Audio
Edition: Electronics
Model: AM3375-C|4
Color: Black
Publisher: Polk Audio
Studio: Polk Audio
Music Label: Polk Audio
Product features:
- Pair of real wood bookshelf speakers with all MDF construction and resonance-free enclosures
- Equipped with one 6.5-inch dynamic balance mineral/polymer composite cone driver
- Features Power Port technology to reduce "chuffing" or "port noise"
- Equipped with one 1-inch silk/polymer composite dome tweeter
- Features a neodynium magnet, low viscosity ferro-fluid cooling, and a heat sink on the back of the magnet
- Monster M Series M2.4s MLock Master Pin Biwire Speaker Cable (8 ft. pair)
- Bose Mobile In-Ear Headset
- Belkin 12-Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector with Phone/Ethernet/Coaxial Protection and Extended Cord
- Belkin 6-Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector
- Belkin Pivot-Plug Surge Protectors
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Customer Review: Outstanding Quality For The Price!
Summary: 5 Stars
Looks:
These speakers are absolutely stunning, featuring a real wood finish and curves that are sexy and sophisticated. I have them in the black finish, and I absolutely love it. Most people I have spoken with prefer the cherry finish, but I think that the black is sleek and blend in nicer (although that obviously depends on the room's furnishing).
The feel of these speakers screams quality, as they weigh more than your typical speaker (I believe about 16 pounds). They are also LARGER than your average speaker, so double check your space will allow you to fit these "bookshelf" speakers. I'm not sure what bookshelves Polk thinks these will fit on, but my shelf is only about 10" deep. These puppies are an imposing 15" deep including the bass port in the rear.
The grill is attached using four plastic plugs, not magnetic like some fancier speakers I've seen. It holds on solidly though, so I am not complaining. The grills have a silver plastic edge all around them, and I'm not sold on that aspect of the look, so there's the only con I can think of in the looks department. The "Polk Audio" logo is a nice sleek silver and looks great on the grills. These speakers look awesome naked too, so don't be afraid to pop off the grills and play them!
Sound:
Here's the important part, and the reason you're even reading this review. Obviously sound is extremely subjective, so you have to take these types of comments with a grain of salt, but these speakers are INCREDIBLE. I previously owned the lower-line Polk TSi100's, and these blow them out of the water in every way. The detail in the mids and highs is just incredible. Some sounds I have heard make me wonder whether it is from the movie or in my house. It is that realistic. I use these as mains, and they are more than enough for me. This isn't a home theater as much as a family room movie-watching area, but I watch many Blu-rays with them. The DTS-Master HD Audio and TrueHD Audio codecs are simply stunning. [Note: If you are truly making a THEATER, maybe use these as surrounds and get the RTi A9's or A7's as your mains.]
For the average person, these will more than suffice as fronts. They put out a WALL of sound, the sound stage is deep, and imaging is accurate. If you close your eyes, you may think you have towers.
The bass extension is VERY impressive for the size of these speakers, but that is not that important to me since I'm not allowing them to go lower than 80hz anyway (most will recommend this crossover on this type of speaker).
Many people have said that these speakers are "bright," therefore best suited for home theater and not for music... I have not found these speakers to be overly bright, and have enjoyed lost of quality music listening with these speakers. Yes, they may be BETTER at movies (the RT in the name RTi does stand for "reference theater" after all...), but do not think that these speakers are one-dimensional. They play music wonderfully, although the LSi line is better suited for the musical purists (and the new LSiM line is supposedly even better).
Other:
For home theater, pair these up with the CSi A4 or CSi A6. I found myself being told to get the A6 if there was room since it was a way better center channel, but I went with the A4. It is quite a bit cheaper, but still an expensive speaker (to me). I think that for the A3's, the CSi A4 is a perfect match. So if you're trying to decide, realize that the A4 is plenty good enough to match up with the A3's.
Also, I am writing this review based off of the sound being pumped out from my Denon AVR590. I'm sure a better AVR would provide an even better quality of sound from these little gems.
Final Statement:
Buy these. Don't settle with the A1's. You won't regret this purchase.
Description of Polk Audio RTI A3 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black)
Polk Audio RTI A3 Black Bookshelf 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.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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