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Polk Audio RTi A9 Review

Main Features

  • 1" Tweeter
  • 5.25" Midrange
  • 3 x 7" Polymer composite Woofer
  • 30-26k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:50-500watts
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 48-1/16" x 10-11/16" x 21-1/2"
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Polk Audio RTi A9 Review

RTi A9 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Polk Audio. It features a 1" Tweeter , 2 x 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 7" Polymer composite Woofer.

Polk Audio RTi A9 is a member of Polk Audio's RTi series of speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.

Polk Audio RTi Series History
Model Frequency Sensitivity Impedance Woofer
Polk Audio RTi A5
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40-26k Hz 90 dB 8Ω 2 x 6.5"
Polk RTi A3
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50-26k Hz 89 dB 8Ω 1 x 6.5"
Polk RTi A1
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60-26k Hz 89 dB 8Ω 1 x 5.25"
Polk Audio RTi A9
30-26k Hz 90 dB 8Ω 3 x 7"

Frequency Response

Polk Audio RTi A9 has a Frequency response range of 30-26k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 50-500 watts. At a minimum frequency of 30 Hz, RTi A9 will provide a deep bass that will probably satisfy majority of listeners, especially for music. Movie lovers and music listeners who likes to experience a full range response will still benefit from use of a subwooofer though.

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The Floor-standing model with the lowest Low Frequency level in our database is Polk Audio S60, with bass extending down to impressive 26 Hz.

On the other hand, model with the highest Frequency is Polk Audio S60 with its high frequency limit of 40 kHz.



Impedance and Sensitivity

Polk Audio RTi A9's nominal impedance level is 8 ohms and has a sensitivity of 90 dB.

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Input Type

RTi A9 has 5-way post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Cabinet type and Materials

Polk Audio RTi A9 has a Bass Reflex type cabinet and Real wood veneer finish. Polk Audio RTi A9 is a front-firing port speaker which gives you flexibility when you need to place it close against a wall or other surfaces.

Available colors

Polk Audio RTi A9 is available in Cherry.

Weight and Dimensions

Polk Audio RTi A9 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 48-1/16inch x 10-11/16inch x 21-1/2inch .
Each speaker weighs lbs .

Wall Mounting

RTi A9 has mounting bracket that makes it possible to mount on walls and similar surfaces easily.

Warranty

5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.

Polk Audio RTi A9 Alternatives in Floor-standing Speakers
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Klipsch RP-8000F 2-way 98 dB 8 ohms 32-25k Hz
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Klipsch RP-280F 2-way 98 dB 8 ohms 32-25k Hz
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Klipsch R-620F 2-way 96 dB 8 ohms 38-21k Hz
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Klipsch RP-5000F 2-way 96 dB 8 ohms 35-25k Hz
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Polk Audio RTi A5 2-way 90 dB 8 ohms 40-26k Hz
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Klipsch R-625FA 2-way 96 dB 8 ohms 38-21k Hz
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Klipsch R-610F 2-way 94 dB 8 ohms 45-21k Hz
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B&W 603 3-way 88.5 dB 8 ohms 48-28k Hz
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Klipsch RP-6000F 2-way 97 dB 8 ohms 34-25k Hz
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Polk Audio S60 2-way 90 dB 8 ohms 26-40k Hz
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