Will my receiver work with the RTi10s?

815guy
815guy Posts: 3
edited May 2010 in Speakers
I have to admit to knowing very little about audio systems. I currently have a Sony STR-DH810 receiver and I am wondering if it will work ok with the RTi10s? I am not expecting incredible sound quality or bass, but I am worried about damaging the speakers by not having enough power and if I will need an amp. If I should get an amp I am open to low priced suggestions.

Also, I have never had speakers with spikes like the RTi10s have, should I be concerned about destroying the carpet (I rent)?

Thank you for any advice you can provide.
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  • jrgoswick
    jrgoswick Posts: 159
    edited May 2010
    815guy wrote: »
    I have to admit to knowing very little about audio systems. I currently have a Sony STR-DH810 receiver and I am wondering if it will work ok with the RTi10s? I am not expecting incredible sound quality or bass, but I am worried about damaging the speakers by not having enough power and if I will need an amp. If I should get an amp I am open to low priced suggestions.

    Also, I have never had speakers with spikes like the RTi10s have, should I be concerned about destroying the carpet (I rent)?

    Thank you for any advice you can provide.

    1)-Don't crank on it hard and you should be OK!
    2)-As long as you don't move them around alot, spikes won't destroy carpet. The spikes will help couple them to the floor, so your low end will be a bit better. Placement is your key.
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  • 815guy
    815guy Posts: 3
    edited May 2010
    I appreciate the information. Also, I am not sure if it is important, but for the moment I would only be running the two RTi10s, no other speakers.
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  • 815guy
    815guy Posts: 3
    edited May 2010
    Ok, thanks for all the input. Sounds like I should be fine, as I can't really crank the sound level anyways due to living in an apartment.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited May 2010
    815 guy? Does 815 happen to be your area code? Just wondering, cuz that's my area code. Always nice to know other locals that are crazy about audio.;)


    You'll be fine driving the 10's with your receiver. It won't drive them to their full potential, but it'll do just fine. The 10's are 8 ohms nominal, and fairly efficient, so they're pretty easy to drive.
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  • Todd Lee
    Todd Lee Posts: 73
    edited May 2010
    Regarding the spikes, you don't have to use them at all, if you don't want. I have A5's, and I haven't ever screwed them on. I was also worried about floor damage. (I have carpet).
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,125
    edited May 2010
    Todd Lee wrote: »
    Regarding the spikes, you don't have to use them at all, if you don't want. I have A5's, and I haven't ever screwed them on. I was also worried about floor damage. (I have carpet).

    We have carpet and I can tell you they only leave a little dent in the carpet which will dissapear.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited May 2010
    Willow wrote: »
    We have carpet and I can tell you they only leave a little dent in the carpet which will dissapear.
    And, I would say they're probably more stable with the spikes. They probably also sound better with them.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,125
    edited May 2010
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    And, I would say they're probably more stable with the spikes. They probably also sound better with them.

    I think so too.Polk wouldn't have added them just to charge us more money
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