Polk Monitor 10 vs. RT55

[Numberdevil]

Hi, all.

Looking to upgrade my speakers (baby advent II), and currently have the Polk Monitor 10 and RT55 available locally. I will be going to listen to each pair tomorrow, and am wondering which is a better set?

I am not set on the Polk brand ... it's just what is available at the moment.

Cheers.

 

[crazy-in-az]

Honestly, It's completely up to your ears. Since you have a chance to listen before you buy, just take music you know well and compare.

 

[onepixel]

The Polk 10s are very nice. They come in several versions, with different tweeters. It has a passive woofer and surprisingly have a lot of bass. Albeit not super tight. Most recommend putting the 10s up on a stand off the ground.

I've never heard the RT55s. But if you do a search, I'm sure you'll find tons of info. I like Polks. I've had the 5s and the SDA-2s.

Good luck!

 

[Numberdevil]

Honestly, It's completely up to your ears. Since you have a chance to listen before you buy, just take music you know well and compare.

Good advice. I probably wouldn't have thought to do that.

 

[mars_volta]

10s by a mile

 

[Oerets]

Polk 10's!



Barney

 

[bhunter]

Polk Monitor 10s despite the usual hideous vinyl covering. Monitor 10s are a very listenable speaker that do a lot of things right. ADS L810s or L710s should also be on your radar.

 

[Numberdevil]

I was leaning toward the 10's, as they just "look" better to me
Will update after I listen & look at them.

Thanks for the input!!

 

[tygr]

I just traded my Paradigm 9SE MKIIs for a pair of Polk Monitor 10Bs. I think I made out.

 

[Numberdevil]

I brought them home, and they are amazing! They are the 10B's, and I love them already. Now I need to get some real stands, as the dog kennel and milk crate aren't going to cut it.

 

[tygr]

Congratulations!