polk vs. klipsch speakers (1 Viewer)

[tim ivan]

hi guys....i posted this on audio review and got only a few responses,so here it is....
i am trying to make a choice on what type of speakers to purchase(klipch rf3II or polk rti70)i plan to also purchase center and surrounds to match the brand.i also plan to get a pioneer elite receiver shortly after that.i plan to use the speakers for home theater use mostly , but i want it to play my cd music also.i presently have a pioneer d3s and mb quart speakers(raw speakers in a diy enclosure),B&W center,mb quart surrounds(also in diy enclosures)and a klipsch sw10 sub.please give me any positive or negative remarks that will help me make my choice.i really want to stick with either of the 2 brands.thank you....tim

 

[Mark R. Ososkie]

Klipsch hands down, the RTi70s really wont compare imo. I own a pair of RF-5's and absolutely love them, but if you can test them both out, let your ears decide.

 

[Paul Seyfarth]

Polk LSi series you need to listen to those, they are lots better than the RT series.

Let your ears decide, go test lots of speakers.

 

[JordanS]

I have the RF-3 II with Adcom Seperates (100 x 2) and it gets obnoxiously loud and the speakers mantain their composure.

 

[Chris Tabor]

I have the klipsch rf7's and love them. They absolutely ROCK. I upgraded from a full polk setup and will never go back. But definately listen for yourself.

 

[tim ivan]

any other opinions??

 

[Manuel Delaflor]

Another one. Klipsch. Without second thought.

 

[Frank Zimkas]

IMHO the Lsi's are a much better sounding speaker, but then again you need to let your ears figure out what they like! Try to audition a set before you buy anything else!

 

[Matt Jesty]

The Elite rcvrs are nice sounding, but run better with more efficiant speaker designs...Klipsch will give the Elite more dynamics.....

 

[Cam S]

Klipsch, no doubt about it. I'm using RB-3's for fronts untill I upgrade to the RF towers, and they are just amazing for such small speakers!!!!!!!!

 

[Phil Mays]

I have both, and like both. I had the rt's in my main room
until I purchased the RF-3's. The 3's were so dominate that I went complete Klipsch in my main room and retired the rt's to the bedroom. I have since even upgraded the rf-3's.

Don't get me wrong. Again I love the sound of both, in a different way. I simply went with the Klipsch in my main listening area as they were much more effecent.

You may be able to save some money if your B & W center is decent as it would match the Polk's better and you may be able to save some dough there.

Listen for yourself and get what you like!