Product Comparison: Polk Audio RTI A7 vs Polk Audio S60

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Polk Audio RTI A7 Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black)

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Polk Audio S60 Signature Series Floor Standing Speaker

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General Specifications

Brand

Polk Audio

Model

RTI A7

S60

Origin

USA

About the Product

The RTiA7 truly stands out. With two 7” bass drivers, a 6.5” midrange driver and a 1” dome tweeter, this impressive floorstanding loudspeaker mixes stunning performance and classic beauty to rise above the competition.

Built to bring the big surround sound theater and music experience into the comfort of your living room, The Polk signature S60 tower speaker continues in the Polk tradition of American Hafiz.

Key Specs

Power RMS

20 watts

Sensitivity

89 dB

90 dB

Impedance

8 ohms

Size & Weight

Height

42.25 in.

44.5 in.

Width

8.87 in.

11.67 in.

Depth

17.87 in.

15.7 in.

Weight

55 lbs.

52 lbs.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Polk Audio RTI A7 Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black)

Unoxing was kind of a chore but a good one the wood seems to be a very good quality and the weight of them keeps them stable and on the ground.
I can only add that these guys are heavy! Not easy to move around, but that is in part what makes them such fantastic speakers ... recommendable.
Considering the size and quality of construction, they aren't overly heavy either (~60 lbs.)
These are big, heavy speakers but fit they into any decor and because they are thin--only about 9 inches wide--- they actually don't take much space.
These sound great but are super heavy. Do not attempt to lift them alone. But once you get them set-up, they are sweet.

Polk Audio S60 Signature Series Floor Standing Speaker

The speakers are big and heavy but the sound quality justifies buying these.
Way bigger than I expected. Which is good. Awesome sound. Nice looks.
Speakers are tall, are of good quality and look good in the room I have set up.
They are impressively tall. They look good, and are well made. I am very satisfied.
These speakers are tall and heavy so you will not be hiding them or moving them around to often.

Audio

Peak Power

300 watts

Min. Frequency Response

20 Hz

26 Hz

Max. Frequency Response

27 kHz

40 kHz

Number Of Tweeters

Tweeter Size

1 in.

Number Of Woofers

Woofer Size

7 in.

6.5 in.

What customers say about "Audio"

Polk Audio RTI A7 Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black)

The sound of these speakers is simply thrilling: beautiful, clear, spatial, accurate sound.
These speakers sound equally good with music and movies, having had the chance to test them out pretty extensively since getting them just over a month ago.
Mid- and High-range detail are exceptional on the RTI A7s, really light years ahead of my old dinosaurs, and perfect for HD formats like BluRay or SACD.
Another quick note is that when brand-new they sounded a bit bright, but now that I've had time to break them in that issue is gone.
The only downside is the fact that they require a lot of power to sound great.

Polk Audio S60 Signature Series Floor Standing Speaker

Sound quality using S60’s is excellent, confirming what other reviewers have reported.
The bass is well behaved and powerful and does not overpower the top end.
Piano and drums sound full and natural, as you'd expect from Polk.
Detail of instruments in the mid range and hi end have a lot of power and texture--adding to the overall enjoyment of this fine speaker.
Polk makes nice speakers that sound good and these do just that--They sound great.

Features

Color

Black

Tweeter Material

Silk polymer composite

Terylene

Woofer Material

Polymer composite

Mica-reinforced polypropylene cones

Extras

Dynamic Balance® technology, Power Port® Plus, Cascade Tapered Crossover, Klippel Motor Optimization, Timbre-Matching, Acoustic Resonance Control® (ARC) port technology

Exclusive Polk Power Port technology, Polk Dynamic Balance Designed Acoustic Array, Four-Driver Cascading Tapered Crossover Array, Anti-Diffraction Magnetic Grille, Dual Gold Plated 5-Way Binding Posts, Dual-Floor Compatible Feet, Timbre-Matched

What customers say about "Features"

Polk Audio RTI A7 Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black)

Look and feel is nice too. They feature a sleek curved cabinet design with a black-oak finish, pewter-accented grilles, and stand about 42".
The sleek design is superb and they become part of the furnishing.
Awesome speakers! Attractive, sleek design. Great right and left front channel speakers in my theater room.
Killer speakers!! Amazing sound and attractive design.
The looks of the speakers are amazing. For the price you get amazing value, real wood veneer, curved cabinets, sleek overall design.

Polk Audio S60 Signature Series Floor Standing Speaker

It is a very nice looking speaker that Your Wife will love.
The Piano sounds very Natural and Weighty while the other instruments fill the air with their own sound. Voices are natural and easy to understand.
These are powerful speakers that have the ability to produce the timbre of instruments that will make you take notice.
The S60's are nicely designed, aesthetically pleasing, and very well built.
They are nice and deep with good feet for stability. That's very important in a tower.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

5 year(s)

Certifications