Polk Sub HTS 10 or 12 with RTi A9’s

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Snarl
Snarl Posts: 2
in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Currently I’m running my RTi A9’s with a 200 watt external amp and all is well in that regard. I find the A9’s have excellent bass when I put the power to them but are lacking at lower power levels. My solution so far is to add 2 of the Polk HTS 10 Subs to the mix but I haves few concerns.

HTS 10 is relatively low power (100watt continuous 200watt peak)
HTS 12 x 2 may be a bit much.

Does any one have experience with either of these two subs with the A9’s ? I am aware of the frequency ranges etc.. of all items but for various reasons want to stay with Polk if I can.

Room is 14’ x 28’ with 10’ ceilings, listen to Music 60/Movies 40, don’t care so much about surround sound just want to warm things up at lower power levels.

Thank you
Cheers: Snarl

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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
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    100 Watts continuous seems like a small amount of power, but the efficiency of the driver and cabinet is what matters, not Watts.
    Since this is for music then I would go with the HTS-10s, because they are a little faster, and cleaner, at least I would assume it is because it’s a smaller cone. In a 14x28 you will probably need 2 like you said.
    Micah
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