Settings for RtiA7

over50
over50 Posts: 201
edited May 2011 in Speakers
I'm looking at buying a Polk Rtia7. My question is since i have a sub what cross over setting sould i set the front speaker at? I'v read post that say set the cross over at 80, send all low frequency to the sub.
Or should i set at full range .I've also read that a Rtia5 with a sub is better then rtia7 without. Since i have a desent sub (dsw micropro 2000) the latter is not a option. So i`m wondering on the recommendation on the settings.
Thanks in advance.
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited May 2011
    I would set the crossover at 80 and set fronts to large.
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • gfong
    gfong Posts: 1,079
    edited May 2011
    I'm pretty sure if they are set to large it does not matter what the crossover is set at as it will run them full range.

    I would cross them at 80 to start and set to small. If you think they can handle a bit more, bump them down to 60.

    I ran mine at 80 most of the time.

    Good luck with your new speakers.
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited May 2011
    Come to think of it gfong is right, set front to small.
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,685
    edited May 2011
    I have mine set to large and crossed over at 60.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2011
    Your AVR will determine some of these parameters since some won't let you choose one without a default to another. They can certainly run full range but I'd start with small @ 80hz.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited May 2011
    I currently have my 7s set to full range and the double bass on. That way you will still have output from the sub.
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,093
    edited May 2011
    Here's a great article on the subject matter. My entire LSi 5.2 system is set to "small" & the 80Hz XO is used for all speakers. Sound awesome for both HT & 2 channel. I've played around with various set up's & settings but the "small"/80Hz XO always provided the best audible results.
    http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/128214.html
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2011
    That is a good article.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • larry777
    larry777 Posts: 480
    edited May 2011
    I have my RTi10's ( basically the same as the 7's ) set to small with my crossover I believe set to 80 Hz.
    Home Theatre.............

    Pioneer SC-35
    Polk RTi10's Fronts
    Polk CSiA6 Center
    RTi4 Surrounds
    SVS PB-12 Sub


    2 Channel.............................

    Yaqin MC-100B
    Energy RC-70 Speakers
    Arcam CD-192 Disc Player
    Van Den Hul Interconnects
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  • nhhiep
    nhhiep Posts: 877
    edited May 2011
    it depends on your ears. I've rti8s, which is same as the Rtia5, but set at small 70hz because at 80hz, I still hear voices, directional coming out of the sub.
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