Polk Audio TSi 200 Vs Wharfedale 9.2
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fran_elite
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Hi Francis,
I have the Polk RTi A3 bookshelves & they are very good in the Bass department
The Mid-range & the treble is also sweet.
Have'nt heard the TSi series, but if I had to make a choice between Polk & Wharfedale, I'll go for the Polk anyday:yahoo:
Regards,
Francis Fernandes
I have the Polk RTi A3 bookshelves & they are very good in the Bass department
The Mid-range & the treble is also sweet.
Have'nt heard the TSi series, but if I had to make a choice between Polk & Wharfedale, I'll go for the Polk anyday:yahoo:
Regards,
Francis Fernandes
Hi Francis,
I have the Polk RTi A3 bookshelves & they are very good in the Bass department
The Mid-range & the treble is also sweet.
Have'nt heard the TSi series, but if I had to make a choice between Polk & Wharfedale, I'll go for the Polk anyday:yahoo:
Regards,
Francis Fernandes
Thanks a tonne Francis
Regards
C I Francis
sonosphere
Well-Known Member
Disclaimer: I Don't intend to hurt Polk RTI fans... the below is purely my personal observation /opinion...
Hi Francis,
I think you are choosing between TSI 200 and WD 9.2 b'cause they are at similar price-levels. If this is your criteria then my pers experience tells that WD 9.2 is clear winner in bass-extension at 15k price level. (I have auditioned Polk RTI A1 new piece earlier (this is higher level than TSI series), compared to WD 9.2 new piece, I found that A1 bass was very faint). The RTI dealer (for reasons best known to him) discouraged me from going for TSI 200 and TSI 300.
It's oft-repeated... I repeat again... try to audition both if possible with same selection of music CD, and then decide what you like.
Regds,
Hi Francis,
I think you are choosing between TSI 200 and WD 9.2 b'cause they are at similar price-levels. If this is your criteria then my pers experience tells that WD 9.2 is clear winner in bass-extension at 15k price level. (I have auditioned Polk RTI A1 new piece earlier (this is higher level than TSI series), compared to WD 9.2 new piece, I found that A1 bass was very faint). The RTI dealer (for reasons best known to him) discouraged me from going for TSI 200 and TSI 300.
It's oft-repeated... I repeat again... try to audition both if possible with same selection of music CD, and then decide what you like.
Regds,
Hi Francis,
I have the Polk RTi A3 bookshelves & they are very good in the Bass department
The Mid-range & the treble is also sweet.
Have'nt heard the TSi series, but if I had to make a choice between Polk & Wharfedale, I'll go for the Polk anyday:yahoo:
Regards,
Francis Fernandes
I have the Polk tsi100's, and bass is simply great!! The tsi200's have an extra driver compared to tsi100's. Listen to the speakers with Your preferred music and decide. Good Luck!!!
Hi thanks for the reply
Regards
C I Francis
Disclaimer: I Don't intend to hurt Polk RTI fans... the below is purely my personal observation /opinion...
Hi Francis,
I think you are choosing between TSI 200 and WD 9.2 b'cause they are at similar price-levels. If this is your criteria then my pers experience tells that WD 9.2 is clear winner in bass-extension at 15k price level. (I have auditioned Polk RTI A1 new piece earlier (this is higher level than TSI series), compared to WD 9.2 new piece, I found that A1 bass was very faint). The RTI dealer (for reasons best known to him) discouraged me from going for TSI 200 and TSI 300.
It's oft-repeated... I repeat again... try to audition both if possible with same selection of music CD, and then decide what you like.
Regds,
Thanks a lot
Disclaimer: I Don't intend to hurt Polk RTI fans... the below is purely my personal observation /opinion...
Hi Francis,
I think you are choosing between TSI 200 and WD 9.2 b'cause they are at similar price-levels. If this is your criteria then my pers experience tells that WD 9.2 is clear winner in bass-extension at 15k price level. (I have auditioned Polk RTI A1 new piece earlier (this is higher level than TSI series), compared to WD 9.2 new piece, I found that A1 bass was very faint). The RTI dealer (for reasons best known to him) discouraged me from going for TSI 200 and TSI 300.
It's oft-repeated... I repeat again... try to audition both if possible with same selection of music CD, and then decide what you like.
Regds,
You are right as both of them are similarly priced, thats the reason, i choose these two.
sonosphere
Well-Known Member
Hi Francis,
My theory of the "probable" reason >> Most of us Indians like "laid back" sound, and this forum having predominantly Indian members, inevitably tilts the majority opinion towards "Laid back" sounding speakers and amps (note that Forward sounding amps like Cyrus and Rotel have few fans here).
Among the "Laid back" speakers Wharfedale population is the most because it is the cheapest among them + it delivers something else that majority Indians like... thumping bass (deciphering distinct bass guitar notes within the thumpy bass is not a matter of concern for many... the "thump" is an end in itself. To be honest this is not to say WD gives one note bass. OTOH it does a good job of a rounded but "clean" thump along with reasonably noticeable bass note tonality... oops... is anybody getting what I am trying to express here???. Added bonus is good dynamics for reproducing softest to loudest sound without breaking sweat.
All these features for almost the same price as direct conversion of its price in west!! No custom duty component added on to dollar cost! The parent company is definately subsidizing costs for Indian customer with a view of generating profits thru more numbers. I think their trick is working.
Phew.. I think the above gives you a fair idea about the reason for WD majority buyers in this forum (in budget segment)
Regds,
My theory of the "probable" reason >> Most of us Indians like "laid back" sound, and this forum having predominantly Indian members, inevitably tilts the majority opinion towards "Laid back" sounding speakers and amps (note that Forward sounding amps like Cyrus and Rotel have few fans here).
Among the "Laid back" speakers Wharfedale population is the most because it is the cheapest among them + it delivers something else that majority Indians like... thumping bass (deciphering distinct bass guitar notes within the thumpy bass is not a matter of concern for many... the "thump" is an end in itself. To be honest this is not to say WD gives one note bass. OTOH it does a good job of a rounded but "clean" thump along with reasonably noticeable bass note tonality... oops... is anybody getting what I am trying to express here???
. Added bonus is good dynamics for reproducing softest to loudest sound without breaking sweat. All these features for almost the same price as direct conversion of its price in west!! No custom duty component added on to dollar cost! The parent company is definately subsidizing costs for Indian customer with a view of generating profits thru more numbers. I think their trick is working.
Phew.. I think the above gives you a fair idea about the reason for WD majority buyers in this forum (in budget segment)
Regds,
Latheesh
Member
I auditioned Polk and Wharf. Finally bought Wharf 9.2, I am no expert but Wharf sounded better than Polk.
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