Did the ad say how long this is available for?

I don't think you'd have a chance at the photo mistake, but dang, at $150 each - that's the best price they've had on the RTi8. That what I paid for my pair from Frys, and I jumped on them as I was worried they'd sell out like the RTi10's did at $200 each. Indeed a day later they were off their product list.

FWIW they have been running the RTi8 for $200, but unlike the R50s, I don't think anyone should try and wait. If you want them, jump on them at the $150 each price - it's a steal!

BTW - I have my RTi8s running as the only 2 speakers on an Onkyo 7.1 receiver. No subwoofer, no surrounds, no video - I just wanted stereo and snagged the Onkyo as a refurb from shoponkyo at a good price. In my room, the bass extends down nearly flat to 32Hz. Those who don't remember "back in the day" when most speakers had deep bass look and look and look for a subwoofer hidden somewhere!

For home theater purposes I would probably recommend the RTi8's (which I also own) over the 10's. The mids will be much better. If you are looking for a 2.0 setup for music, go with the 10's.

ironman69 said:Red, really? I mean this is no deal of the year, but it is a solid deal. Since when does saving 100 bucks on nice home theater speakers warrant red? Teach me to share

I dunno about some people. This definitely is a green deal as these speakers are on sale for less than their normal clearance discount price ($100 less like you said).

I wonder what premium loudspeakers the red slashers have?

clamonte3 said:Did the ad say how long this is available for?

Email says until 8/12 or while supplies last.

This price came in the "back to school" email from Frys last night. Don't know why the online price is not showing. It does not say BM only, and I have been thinking about calling the 800 # and asking. I am alsothinking about making the 80 mile drive to Frys tomorrow as well.

IMHO, speaker matching is largely a myth especially with budget components and subwoofers. The exception might be the center channel being matched to the fronts in some cases. With surrounds and the sub, you should have no issues.

ironman69 is correct. The reason you want timbre-matched front & centers is so that as sound (such as a person speaking while walking across the screen) is "moved" from one speaker to another, there is not a difference in the sound qualities (pitch of voice, etc).

If you look at the Polk LSi 15/25 "fronts" and LSiC "center" you can see they use the same physical speakers and tweeters, as well as the LSi 9/7 "surrounds".

With a phantom center, I see no issue. aedgington is exactly right but IMHO, timber-matching is usually not even a real issue except in cases where the speakers differ drastically in quality. I am running a large BIC center with Polk fronts, and I have never noticed any standout difference. Then again, I like brighter/louder sound coming from center especially in movies with lots of dialogue. I am thinking about order these RTi8's to replace my fronts and move the R50s to the back for a 7.1 setup.

Update: Bit the bullet and called and ordered (wife not happy; well won't be when I tell her . Frys phone service was excellent. Got the $149 price, and they agreed to ship separately to save 20 on shipping costs. Cost me $35 bucks to ship both. Not bad considering the the nearest Frys is 80 miles away: 160 round trip, taking minivan at 20mpg/$4 gallon: 32 bucks to drive Funny how much gas factors into stuff now.