Polk Audio RTi Series User's Manual
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1. specifications see our website www polkaudio com home Polk Audio is a Directed Electronics company which trades on NASDAQ under the symbol DEIX Investor information can be found at http investor directed com Polk Audio Polk PowerPort Dynamic Balance F X Atrium Big Speaker Sound Without The Big Speaker High Velocity Compression Drive Acoustic Resonance Control ARC Port Casket Basket I Sonic SurroundBar amp SDA are registered trademarks of Britannia Investment Corporation used under license by Polk Audio Incorporated Polk Audio Designs amp miDock are trademarks of Britannia Investment Corporation used under license by Polk Audio Incorporated RTi SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS REAL WOOD REAL HIGH PERFORMANCE Polk Audio is an award winning designer and manufacturer of high performance audio products and the largest audio brand of Directed Electronics Inc NASDAQ DEIX Founded in 1972 by three Johns Hopkins University graduates Polk Audio holds over 50 patents for advances in audio design and technology Polk s products include loudspeakers and electronic components for home auto and marine applications the first satellite radio home component tuner the world s first audiophile grade active IP addressable loudspeaker the first THX Ultra2 Certified in ceiling loudspeaker and Sonic the first Entertainment System to include HD Radio XM Connect amp Play capability and a DVD player Polk products are available through a2. 8 3 4 D 17 46CM H X 50 80CM W X 22 23CM D OVERALL FREQUENCY RESPONSE 55Hz 27kHz SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION CHERRY BLACK OAK CSiA6 CSiA4 ARC PORT A loudspeaker s internal standing wave resonance can impart a thick or chesty character to the sound of voices Polk Audio s patented Acoustic Resonance Control Port System is tuned to cancel this resonance for utterly clear accurate and natural midrange See more about ARC Port at www polkaudio com catalog technology 6 RTi SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS SURROUND LOUDSPEAKERS F XiA6 Two 1 silk polymer composite dome tweeters Flagship F X series Bipole Dipole surround speakers per speaker for smoother response and better detail 6 1 2 polymer composite Dynamic Balance mid woofer Aneodymium magnet with low viscosity ferro fluid with rubber surround cooling and a heat sink on the back of the tweeter Recommended amplifier power 20 150 Watts channel assembly create better power handling and reliability A N i OVERALL DIMENSIONS Mirrored triangular cabinets that aim drivers and 14 3 4 H X 13 3 8 W X 8 5 8 D 37 47CM H X 33 97CM W X 21 91CM D tweeters in opposing directions to produce a more OVERALL FREOUENCY RESPONSE 45Hz 27kHz enveloping sound field and wide lifelike surround sound effects PowerPort with integral wall mount reduces turbulence i ik at the mouth of the port while allowing simple w
3. Acoustic Resonance Two 6 1 2 Polymer Composite Dynamic Balance Control Port reduces midrange boom for clear mid woofer with rubber surrounds natural midrange ARC Acoustic Resonance Control Port reduces Two long throw 7 woofers for tight punchy and articulate midrange boom for clear natural mids bass response Recommended amplifier power 20 250 watts channel Recommended amplifier power 20 300 Watts channel OVERALL DIMENSIONS 40 1 4 H X 8 7 16 W X 15 3 4 D 102 23CM H X 21 43CM W X 40 01CM D OVERALL DIMENSIONS OVERALL FREQUENCY RESPONSE 30HZ 27kHZ 42 1 4 H X 8 7 8 W X 17 7 8 D 107 31CM H X 22 54CM W X 45 40CM D OVERALL FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20HZ 27kHZ SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION ii PETA CHERRY BLACK OAK CHERRY BLACK OAK SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION RTiA7 RTIAS POWERPORT PLUS The floorstanding models RT A9 RT A7 and RT A5 feature PowerPort Plus an enhancement in PowerPort technology PowerPort Plus uses two ports one front one rear and internal plates to further reduce air turbulence and increase bass efficiency A computer designed tweeter faceplate radius tapered enclosure and baffle edge radius all contribute to minimizing diffraction for more open and spacious imaging 4 RTi SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS BOOKSHELF LOUDSPEAKERS 1 silk polymer composite dome tweeter for smoother r
4. RTi SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS REAL WOOD REAL HIGH PERFORMANCE SERIES CATALOG pollkaudio 2 RTi SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS RTi SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS RT A9 The new RT Series incorporates our latest Dynamic The flagship of the RT series Balance Cone drivers 1 tweeters and elegantly Three long throw 7 woofers to combine the wide redesigned cabinets that reflect the latest styles dynamic range benefits of a single large woofer with As you can expect from this highly popular line the tight punchy accurate bass response of small the performance Is classic Polk Audio The bass woofers Combined with PowerPortPlus these midrange drivers used throughout the RT CS multiple woofers deliver deep high impact bass F X 1 series employ Dynamic Balance polymer with speed and accuracy mineral composite cones with rubber surrounds Two 5 1 4 midrange drivers housed in their own Mylar bypass capacitors in the crossovers extend dedicated midrange enclosure provide exceptionally high frequency response and improve detail and detailed powerful midrange transparency RT is Timbre matched to the Polk Recommended amplifier power 50 500 Watts channel TC in ceiling wall series so you can create a A OVERALL DIMENSIONS seamless multi channel system 48 5 8 H X 87 8 W X 21 3 8 D 123 51CM H X 22 54CM W X 54 29CM D OVERALL FREOUENCY RESPONSE 18Hz 27kHz RTI TOWERS N SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION 1 i
5. X 29 21CM D OVERALL FREOUENCY RESPONSE 50Hz 27kHz SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION CHERRY BLACK OAK RTIA3 POWERPORT RTiA1 Polk Audio loudspeakers shatter the boundaries of bass response with patented PowerPort bass venting technology Conventional ports have limitations air turbulence at the mouth of the port can cause port noise and bass output losses of up to 3dB A loss of 3dB means that half of your amplifier power is being wasted on turbulence instead of bass The distinctive design of the Polk Audio PowerPort gradually slows air exiting the port vastly reducing turbulence port noise and energy loss The result is bass that you will feel as well as hear bass that reaches out grabs you by the lapels and shakes you up for a completely visceral and emotional movie and music experience See more about PowerPort at www polkaudio com catalog technology WWW POLKAUDIO COM 5 CENTER LOUDSPEAKERS CSiA6 1 silk polymer composite dome tweeter for smoother The ultimate in RT Center channel performance response and better detail A neodymium magnet with Dual PowerPorts reduce turbulence at the mouth of the port low viscosity ferro fluid cooling and a heat sink on the Dual 6 5 polymer composite Dynamic Balance mid woofer back of the tweeter assembly create better power with rubber surround handling and reliability Cascade tapered array crossover minimizes interferen
6. all mounting SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION kll a BLACK MATTE WHITE 5 way binding posts accept a variety of wiring connectors and speaker cable up to 10 AWG i ARC Acoustic Resonance Control Port reduces F XIA4 midrange boom for clear natural mids Compact Bipole Dipole surround speakers Bipole Dipole switch for the most flexible placement 9 1 4 Polymer Composite Dynamic Balance mid woofer options and highest performance surround effects with rubber surround Available in black or white laminate finishes and grilles Recommended amplifier power 20 150 Watts channel Two anti diffraction grilles per speaker minimize grille A A i A A A OVERALL DIMENSIONS diffraction for spacious 3 dimensional imaging 12 HX 11 3 8 W X 7 7 16 D 30 48CM H X 28 89CM W X 18 89CM D OVERALL FREQUENCY RESPONSE 50Hz 27kHz SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION Hm BLACK MATTE WHITE F XiA6 F XiA4 CASCADE TAPERED ARRAY Place two drivers near each other and interference between the two drivers creates frequency response errors called comb filtering for off axis listeners you won t hear the same tonal balance as listeners who are on axis in the center of the listening area Polk Audio multi driver speakers combat this with an ff Cascade Tapered Array crossovers One driver is crossed over at a lower frequency th
7. an the other O driver filtering out the freguencies where the interference will occur The Cascade Tapered Driver Arrays in select Polk multi driver speakers produce clearer more detailed sound and uniform tonal balance throughout the room The sound is consistently accurate whether the listener is standing or sitting in line or off axis See more about Cascade Tapered Driver Array at www polkaudio com catalog technology SEVEN WAYS TO ENJOY GREAT SOUND OWM3 The OWM3 is a dedicated surround satellite that s stunning curved design and removable base make about as unobtrusive as an on wall speaker can be It easy to mount on a wall on a ceiling in a corner Equally capable of being part of a 2 1 2nd zone system or simply place on a table or as a multi channel surround system the OWM3 s Capable of being part of a 2 1 second zone system unique curved design and removable base make it easy or as a 5 1 6 10r 7 1 channel surround system to mount in a corner or simply place on a table In fact 4 1 2 114mm Dynamic Balance composite cone driver with the OWM3 you have seven different mounting Is lightweight yet stiff with good damping for high possibilities which makes it about the most versatile efficiency excellent mid bass and low distortion surround speaker anywhere 1 25mm dome tweeter delivers clear and detailed highs Capacitive Coupling bass technology for low frequency response that s tr
8. ce ARC Acoustic Resonance Control Port reduces between the two mid woofers in the upper midrange midrange boom for clear natural midrange to provide a wider sweet spot and greater accuracy Magnetically shielded to allow safe placement next Kickstand supports the rear part of the speaker on to CRT televisions or video monitors the rear slope of projection TVs Reversible design allows center channel to be inverted Dual 5 way binding posts allow bi wiring and bi amplification to fire up at listening position and also accept a variety of wiring connectors Damped Asymmetric Hex Laminate Isolation DAHLI Recommended amplifier power 20 200 Watts channel Cabinet design for clean accurate sound Cs A OVERALL DIMENSIONS Finished in cherry or black oak real wood veneer 7 3 4 HX 24 W X 14 D 19 68CM H X 60 96CM W X 35 56CM D Anti diffraction grilles minimize grille diffraction OVERALL FREOUENCY RESPONSE 45HZ 27kHZ for SEIRE 3 dimensional SUE SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION CHERRY BLACK OAK CSiA4 Compact CS center channel speaker Dual 5 1 4 polymer composite Dynamic Balance mid woofer with rubber surrounds Compact size fits in virtually any application 5 way binding posts accept a variety of wiring connectors and speaker cable up to 10 AWG Recommended amplifier power 20 180 watts channel OVERALL DIMENSIONS 6 7 8 H X 20 W X
9. esponse and better detail A neodymium magnet with low viscosity ferro fluid cooling and a heat sink on the back of the tweeter assembly create better power handling and reliability PowerPort with integral wall mount reduces turbulence at the mouth of the port ARC Acoustic Resonance Control Port reduces midrange boom for clear natural midrange Magnetically Shielded to allow safe placement next to CRT televisions or video monitors Dual 5 way binding posts allow bi wiring and bi amplification and also accepts a variety of wiring connectors Damped Asymmetric Hex Laminate Isolation DAHLI cabinet design for clean accurate sound Finished in Cherry or Black Oak real wood veneer Anti Diffraction Grilles minimize grille diffraction for spacious 3 dimensional imaging RT A3 High performance bookshelf speaker 6 1 2 polymer composite Dynamic Balance mid woofer with rubber surround Recommended amplifier power 20 125 Watts channel OVERALL DIMENSIONS 14 3 4 H X 8 7 16 W X 14 D 37 47CM H X 21 43CM W X 35 56CM D OVERALL FREQUENCY RESPONSE 40Hz 27kHz SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION CHERRY BLACK OAK RT A1 Compact bookshelf speaker 5 1 4 polymer composite Dynamic Balance mid woofer with rubber surround Recommended amplifier power 20 125 Watts channel OVERALL DIMENSIONS 12 H X 7 3 8 W X 11 1 2 D 30 48CM H X 18 73CM W
10. posite Dynamic Balance with rubber surround 1 1 2 5cm Silk Polymer Dome Tweeter 55Hz 27kHz 65Hz 26kHz compatible with 8 Ohm outputs 20 180 Watts channel 89dB yes black oak or cherry veneer 6 7 8 H x 20 W x 8 3 4 D 17 46cm H x 50 80cm W x 22 23cm D vented with dual PowerPort and single ARG Port F XiA4 1 5 1 4 13 3cm Polymer Composite Dynamic Balance with rubber surround 2 1 2 5cm Silk Polymer Dome Tweeter 50Hz 27kHz 60Hz 26kHz compatible with 8 Ohm outputs 20 150 Watts channel 88dB black or white 12 H x 11 3 8 W x 7 7 16 D 30 48cm H x 28 89cm W x 18 89cm D vented with single port 1 4 1 2 11 4cm Dynamic Balance Driver 1 1 2 5cm Silk Dome Tweeter 80Hz 25kHz 100Hz 24kHz 4 Ohms 20 100 Watts 89dB 100 Watts 200 Watts matte black paintable or matte white paintable 4 4 Ibs with stand each 10 28 Ibs pair 2 0 kg with stand each 4 66 kg pair 10 H x 7 W x 4 D 25 4cm H x 17 8cm W x 10 4cm D without stand 10 H x 7 W x 4 11 16 D 25 4cm H x 17 8cm W x 11 9cm D with stand Magnetically shielded components for safe placement near TVs or video monitors Were fanatics when it comes to providing you useful accurate information that can help you evaluate our products But as we all know we live in an imperfect world At least some of us do Thats why performance specifications and product dimensions are subject to change without notice For the most current
11. sa silk polymer composite dome tweeter for smoother response and better detail ATTE A neodymium magnet low viscosity ferro fluid cooling and a heat sink on the back of the magnet create better power handling and reliability PowerPort Plus is a patented enclosure venting technology for maximum bass performance Magnetically shielded to allow safe placement next to televisions or video monitors Dual 5 way binding posts allow bi wiring and bi amplification and accepts a variety of wiring connectors Damped Asymmetric Hex Laminate Isolation DAHLI cabinet design for clean accurate sound Finished in cherry or black oak real wood veneer Anti Diffraction grilles minimize grille diffraction for spacious 3 dimensional imaging CHERRY BLACK OAK RTIA9 DAHLI Damped Asymmetric Hex Laminate Isolation DAHLI Cabinet Design for clean accurate sound The asymmetric design is made from a 6 layer laminate with 5 viscous layers to create the Optimal Shear Damping OSD system The process was specifically developed for Polk Their elegant styling aside creating curved cabinets not only results in a stronger more rigid and acoustically insert enclosure but the curved walls also produce less audible coloration from panel resonances WWW POLKAUDIO COM 3 RTiA7 RT AS Approaches performance of the RT A9 Smallest footprint in the RT floorstanding series 61 2 midrange driver with ARC
12. tputs 50 500 Watts channel 90dB black oak or cherry veneer 48 5 8 H x 87 8 W x 21 3 8 D 123 51cm H x 22 54cm W x 54 29cm D PowerPort Plus RTiA3 1 6 1 2 16 5cm Polymer Composite Dynamic Balance Cone with Rubber Surround 1 1 2 5cm Silk Polymer Composite Dome 40Hz 27kHz 50Hz 26kHz compatible with 8 Ohm outputs 20 125 Watts channel 89dB black or cherry veneer 14 3 4 Hx87 16 Wx 14 D 37 47cm H x 21 43cm W x 35 56cm D PowerPort ARC Port built in wall mount RTi A7 2 7 17 78cm Polymer Composite woofer 1 6 1 2 16 5cm Dynamic Balance 1 1 2 54cm Silk Polymer Composite Dome 20Hz 27kHz 35Hz 26kHz compatible with 8 Ohm outputs 20 300 Watts channel 89dB black oak or cherry veneer 42 1 4 H x 87 8 W x 17 7 8 D 107 31cm H x 22 54cm W x 45 40cm D PowerPort Plus ARC Port RTiA1 1 5 1 4 13 3cm Polymer Composite Dynamic Balance Cone with Rubber Surround 1 1 2 5cm Silk Polymer Composite Dome 90Hz 27kHz 60Hz 26kHz compatible with 8 Ohm outputs 20 125 Watts channel 89dB black or cherry veneer 12 H x 7 3 8 W x 11 1 2 D 30 48cm H x 18 73cm W x 29 2cm D PowerPort ARC Port built in wall mount RTiA5 2 6 1 2 16 5cm Polymer Mica Composite Cone with Rubber Surround 1 1 2 54cm Silk Polymer Composite Dome 30Hz 27kHz 40Hz 26kHz compatible with 8 Ohm outputs 20 250 Watts channel 90dB black oak or cherry veneer 40 1 4 H
13. uly surprising given the speakers ultra compact size Super dense glass filled ABS creates an acoustically inert cabinet insuring an extremely clean and low coloration midrange response 5 way gold plated binding posts for the most secure 1 ANGLED WALL MOUNT hook up options OVERALL DIMENSIONS WITHOUT STAND 10 HX7 WX4 D 25 4 CM H X 17 8 CM W X 10 4 CM D WITH STAND 2 CORNER MOUNT 10 HX7 WX 411 16 D 25 4 CM H X 17 8 CM W X 11 9 CM D PRODUCT WEIGHT 4 4 LBS 2 0 KG SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION 3 HORIZONTAL WALL MOUNT i WHITE BLACK PAINTABLE PAINTABLE 4 VERTICAL WALL MOUNT 5 SHELF MOUNT 6 HORIZONTAL SHELF MOUNT 7 STANDARD ARTICULATING WALL MOUNT BRACKET NOT INCLUDED OWM3 WWW POLKAUDIO COM Pet hnology 7 RT SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKERS Driver Complement Frequency Response Overall 3dB Limits Impedance Recommended Amplification Efficiency Available Finish Cabinet Dimensions Features BOOKSHELF LOUDSPEAKERS Driver Complement Frequency Response Overall 3dB Limits Impedance Recommended Amplification Efficiency Available Finish Dimensions Features RTi A9 3 7 17 78cm Polymer Composite woofers 2 5 1 4 13 3cm Dynamic Balance mid range cone 1 1 2 54cm Silk Polymer Composite Dome 18Hz 27kHz 30Hz 26kHz compatible with 8 Ohm ou
14. uthorized specialist consumer electronics retailers worldwide For more information and the location of a Polk retailer or distributor in your area visit www polkaudio com or call us at 1 800 377 7655 USA and Canada Outside of North America call 1 410 358 3600 POLK AUDIO 5601 METRO DRIVE BALTIMORE MD 21215 VVWW POLKAUDIO COM CUSTOMER SERVICE 800 377 7655 USA amp CANADA 410 358 3600 WORLDWIDE Oo olkaud 10 COPYRIGHTO APRIL 2008 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
15. x 8 7 16 W x 15 3 4 D 102 23cm H x 21 43cm W x 40 01cm D PowerPort ARC Port CENTER CHANNEL LOUDSPEAKERS Driver Complement Freguency Response Overall 3dB Limits Impedance Recommended Amplification Efficiency Magnetically Shielded Available Finish Dimensions Features SURROUND LOUDSPEAKERS Driver Complement Frequency Response Overall 3dB Limits Impedance Recommended Amplification Efficiency Available Finish Dimensions Features SURROUND LOUDSPEAKERS Driver Complement Frequency Response Overall 3dB Limits Impedance Recommended Amplification Efficiency Continuous Power Dynamic Power Available Finish Product Weight Shipping Weight Dimensions CSiA6 2 6 1 2 16 5cm Polymer Composite Dynamic Balance with rubber surround 1 1 2 5cm Silk Polymer Dome Tweeter 45Hz 27kHz 55Hz 26kHz compatible with 8 Ohm outputs 20 200 Watts channel 90dB yes black oak or cherry veneer 13 4 H x 24 W x 14 D 19 68cm H x 60 96 cm W x 35 56 cm D vented with dual PowerPort and single ARC Port F XiA6 1 6 1 2 16 5cm Polymer Composite Dynamic Balance with rubber surround 2 1 2 5cm Silk Polymer Dome Tweeter 45Hz 27kHz 55Hz 26kHz compatible with 8 Ohm outputs 20 150 Watts channel 88dB black or white 14 3 4 H x 13 3 8 W x 8 5 8 D 37 47cm H x 33 97cm W x 21 91cm D vented with single port OWMS3 CSiA4 2 5 1 4 13 3cm Polymer Com
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