Introduction to the Polk RTiA Home Theater System
Founded in 1972 by Matt Polk, George Klopfer, and Sandy Gross, Polk Audio has always strived to deliver natural, full-range sound at a competitive price. While no longer run by the founders, Polk Audio still works hard to provide a high-quality sounding product at a price that mere mortals can easily afford. Recently refreshed, the RTi A series of speakers from Polk sports new curve-sided cabinets, upgraded drivers, and real-wood veneer finishes. For this review we’ve assembled a full surround system including the RTi A9 towers, CSi A6 center-channel, and RTi A3 bookshelf speakers for use as surrounds. Rounding out the system is Polk’s DSWPRO660wi wireless-ready subwoofer. As Polk’s second-most expensive line behind the LSi series, we’ll see if the RTi system can offer similar performance to its more expensive siblings.
RTi A9Design: 3-way tower, sealed and ported designDrivers: 1 x 1” Silk Polymer Composite Dome Tweeter, 2 x 5.25” Polymer Composite mid-range, 3 x 7” Polymer Composite WoofersMFR: 30Hz-26kHz, - 3dBNominal Impedance: 8 ohmsCrossover frequency: 1.8kHz, 120HzSensitivity: 90dBRecommended amplifier power: 50-500 wattsDimensions: 48-5/8” H x 8-7/8” W x 21-3/8” DWeight: 76 pounds eachStandard finishes: Black or Cherry real-wood veneerWarranty: 5 years parts and labor to the original purchaserMSRP: $1,499.90/pairRTi A3Design: 2-way bookshelf, ported designDrivers: 1 x 1” Silk Polymer Composite Dome Tweeter, 1 x 6.5” Polymer Composite mid/wooferMFR: 50Hz-26kHz, - 3dBNominal Impedance: 8 ohmsCrossover frequency: 2.8kHzSensitivity: 89dBRecommended amplifier power: 20-150 wattsDimensions: 14-3/4” H x 8-7/16” W x 14” DWeight: 16 pounds eachStandard finishes: Black or Cherry real-wood veneerWarranty: 5 years parts and labor to the original purchaserMSRP: $399.95/pairCSi A6Design: 2-way center-channel, ported designDrivers: 1 x 1” Silk Polymer Composite Dome Tweeter, 2 x 6.5” Polymer Composite mid/wooferMFR: 55Hz-26kHz, - 3dBNominal Impedance: 8 ohmsCrossover frequency: 2.8kHzSensitivity: 90dBRecommended amplifier power: 20-200 wattsDimensions: 7-3/4” H x 24” W x 14” DWeight: 29 poundsStandard finishes: Black or Cherry real-wood veneerWarranty: 5 years parts and labor to the original purchaserMSRP: $399.95 eachDSWPRO660wiDesign: Subwoofer, slot-loaded port designDriver: 1 x 12” composite polypropylene wooferMFR: 20Hz-160kHz, - 3dB at 25Hz and 125HzAmplifier power: 500 watts continuous, 1000 watts dynamicLow-pass crossover range: 60Hz-120HzDimensions: 17-1/8” H x 16-1/2” W x 16-1/2” DWeight: 45 poundsStandard finish: Matte blackWarranty: 5 years parts and labor on speaker, 3 years parts and labor on amplifier to the original purchaserMSRP: $ 649.95Secrets Tags- speakers, home theater system, amplifier, PolkPolk