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Polk Audio RTi 8

Polk Audio RTi 8
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alaScore 84

56 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 56 reviews of Polk Audio RTi 8. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the usability and design are overall positive. Reviews are divided on the size. Many are less positive about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Polk Audio RTi 8 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Polk Audio RTi 8

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 37 user reviews of Polk Audio RTi 8 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the usability and design. There are some critical comments about the reliability. There are some mixed reviews about the size.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Way better than I expected.

 

Yes I would.

The Price ! And they look nice and sound way better than I expected. I bought these for my son and daughter in law for Xmas, but just heard them yesterday for the first time. I have Polk's old SD1's so I have a very good reference to say these sounded...

Yeah they're out of stock. Anybody know what is the replacement by Polk ?

Feb, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Excellent Start into Quality Audio

 

I would definitely recommend these to anyone that wants to take a step or two up in the right direction from the pre-packaged or boxed mediocrity you find at any chain store. Sure you can find ok or good equipment but will pay a premium and choices are...

I got these for an extremely low price, Packaging and shipping was eggcellent. Thank You NewEgg!!! These are a great starting point into the world of quality audio. The Polk brand has been relevant in the industry for many years. These Towers do put...

Larger size..but its a Tower and to be expected. Grill is a bit flimsy but serves its purpose. The RTi line has been phase out. Not a con but the feet/mount they sit on add some width. I personally like the design of the peg/cone foot. Gives it a good...

Jan, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Stunning in all ways.

 

There is nothing out there under $500.00 U.S. dollars that compares.

These Polk Towers will not disappoint. They come well packaged and out of the box only need a minute or so for assembly of the stabilizer feet. The look is very clean and of high quality and the sound is the same. Clean smooth and tight with perfect...

The only possible con was the stabilizers don't clearly indicate which way to aim them off the sides of the speakers. Just make sure you do both sides to match and I can't see that it matters.

Jan, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Stunning in all ways.

 

There is nothing out there under $500.00 U.S. dollars that compares.

These Polk Towers will not disappoint. They come well packaged and out of the box only need a minute or so for assembly of the stabilizer feet. The look is very clean and of high quality and the sound is the same. Clean smooth and tight with perfect...

The only possible con was the stabilizers don't clearly indicate which way to aim them off the sides of the speakers. Just make sure you do both sides to match and I can't see that it matters.

Jan, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Like it!

 

I will recommend Polk Audio to my friends

PolkAudio speakers with Pioneer 1130 sounds unbeatable! Powerful, crystal clear sound. Action movies sounds better then in Movie theater.

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Dec, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Love these!

 

I was very impressed right off that bat with these speakers. Currently running these by themselves with no sub, center, or surrounds off of a Yamaha RX-V479 receiver rated at 115 watts. After running these through various music, TV, and movies for...

Nice looking, sturdy construction, sounds awesome.

Not a fan of the feet on this but is still surprisingly stable on carpet. even with my cats jumping on top of them, they don't even move.

Nov, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Impressive performance and value

 

Newegg provides some great values in speakers, especially for lines that are being discontinued. The RTi8 is an outstanding example. For a modest price (a hard to believe price when on sale), this speaker provides an extremely high level of performance.

Crisp, highly defined, natural, full range sound from quality speaker components in upscale cabinetry

Plastic spikes give speakers a somewhat unorthodox appearance, but they look good in real life and do not scratch hard wood floors if reasonable care is taken

May, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Impressive performance and value

 

Newegg provides some great values in speakers, especially for lines that are being discontinued. The RTi8 is an outstanding example. For a modest price (a hard to believe price when on sale), this speaker provides an extremely high level of performance.

Crisp, highly defined, natural, full range sound from quality speaker components in upscale cabinetry

Plastic spikes give speakers a somewhat unorthodox appearance, but they look good in real life and do not scratch hard wood floors if reasonable care is taken

May, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Awesome

 

Was looking for RTi10's or 12's when i decided on these. I had concerns about the low end of the 8's but have been very pleasantly surprised. Won't shake a room like a good sub but are more than adequate and seem well mated to my 150wpc AVR. Unless...

Crisp highs, tight bass, no sagging mids. Price

Still looking for cons... nope, not yet

Apr, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Awesome

 

Was looking for RTi10's or 12's when i decided on these. I had concerns about the low end of the 8's but have been very pleasantly surprised. Won't shake a room like a good sub but are more than adequate and seem well mated to my 150wpc AVR. Unless...

Crisp highs, tight bass, no sagging mids. Price.

Still looking for cons... nope, not yet.

Apr, 2015
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