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Polk Audio S60 vs Polk Audio RTi A9 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing specifications of S60 and RTi A9, two Floor-standing speakers by Polk Audio.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Polk Audio S60 and Polk Audio RTi A9 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Polk Audio S60 Key Specs

  • 1" Tweeter
  • 3 x 6.5" Mica-reinforced polypropylene Woofer
  • 26-40k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:20-300watts
  • Weight: lbs
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): " x 11-3/4" x 15-3/4"

Polk Audio RTi A9 Key Specs

  • 1" Tweeter
  • 5.25" Midrange
  • 3 x 7" Polymer composite Woofer
  • 5.25" Midrange
  • 30-26k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:50-500watts
  • Weight: lbs
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): " x 10-11/16" x 21-1/2"

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Polk Audio S60 and Polk Audio RTi A9 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.



Drivers

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that S60 is a 2-way design whereas RTi A9 is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker. S60 features a 1" Tweeter , a " Midrange and 3 x 6.5" Mica-reinforced polypropylene Woofer . On the other hand, RTi A9 features a 1" Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 7" Polymer composite Woofer .

Frequency Response

S60 has a frequency range of 26-40k Hz whereas RTi A9 has a frequency range of 30-26k Hz.

Low Frequency

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High Frequency

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Impedance and Sensitivity

S60 and RTi A9 has the same Impedance of 8 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 90 dB dB.

Sensitivity

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Power Range

S60 has a power range of 20-300 watts RMS whereas RTi A9 has a power range of 50-500 watts.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Both S60 and RTi A9 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.

Cabinet Type and Port Position

S60 has a firing port whereas RTi A9 has a front firing ports.

Physical Specs



Reasons to choose Polk Audio Signature S60 over Polk Audio RTi A9
Low Frequency Response 26 Hz vs 30 Hz Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response 40 Hz vs 26 Hz Generates higher frequency
Reasons to choose Polk Audio RTi A9 over Polk Audio Signature S60
Max Input Power 500 watts vs 300 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
Woofer Size 7 inches vs 6.5 inches Larger woofer

Polk Audio S60 vs Polk Audio RTi A9 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Polk Audio Signature S60 Polk Audio RTi A9
Brand Polk Audio Polk Audio
Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
Suggested Break-in Period - -
Power Range 20-300 watts 50-500 watts
Sensitivity 90 dB 90 dB
Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
Frequency Response 26-40k Hz 30-26k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Size 6.5" 7"
Woofer Composition Mica-reinforced polypropylene Polymer composite
Woofer Surround Material Butyl rubber Butyl Rubber
Tweeter Size 1" 1"
Tweeter Type
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No 5.25"
Crossover Frequency - -
Firing Direction front
Physical Specs
Height 44-1/2" 48-1/16"
Width 11-3/4" 10-11/16"
Depth 15-3/4" 21-1/2"
Weight lbs lbs
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Finish Meddite MDF Real wood veneer
Available Colors Black Cherry
Mounting Bracket
Recommended Stand Height
Grille - -
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Connector Type 5-way post 5-way post
Biamp Inputs Yes Yes
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years



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