RTI A1 VS RTI A3 sound level

reno
reno Posts: 2
edited May 2011 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Hi,
New here.
I have a simple question but haven't been able to find an answer online.

I just replaced my RTI A1 speakers by a new pair of RTI A3.
I notice that I need to put the volume level higher on my receiver when using my RTI A3 compare to my old speakers (A1) to get the same amount of volume (at least the highs ).

No problem with that. I don't know much in audio and was just wondering why.

Thanks
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  • thesurfer
    thesurfer Posts: 574
    edited May 2011
    Im Lost as well, never heard of that???
    Not an Audiophile, just a dude who loves music, and decent gear to hear it with.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,311
    edited May 2011
    What AVR? Check AVR settings. And double check and make sure your +/- are correct other than that....HHMMMM
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited May 2011
    You are hearing the difference in the crossover points from midwoofer to tweeter in the two speakers. The speakers in the RTiA line that use 5.25 inch drivers utilize a lower crossover point than the ones that use the 6.5 inch drivers. The iA1 is 12db/oct at 1900Hz, where as the iA3 is 12db/oct at 2800. You will notice similar differences in the towers, the iA7 (6.5) at 2700Hz, and the iA9 (5.25) at 1800Hz.

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  • reno
    reno Posts: 2
    edited May 2011
    Thanks for the responses.
    Did a bit of research on what your were saying Russman and it seems to be what I'm experiencing.

    Good day
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