Onkyo 3008 with RTI4

matchan
matchan Posts: 73
edited July 2011 in Speakers
I plan to upgrade to an AVR like the 3008 that has 135-140wpc. I want to upgrade my existing surrounds (Tsi100) to the RTI4.

Problem is RTI4 is rated at no more than 125 wpc. Would the 3008 blow out the Polks ?
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited July 2011
    matchan wrote: »
    I plan to upgrade to an AVR like the 3008 that has 135-140wpc. I want to upgrade my existing surrounds (Tsi100) to the RTI4.

    Problem is RTI4 is rated at no more than 125 wpc. Would the 3008 blow out the Polks ?

    You can never have too much power :tongue:.....seriously...it is better to have an amp rated higher than your speakers, imo.

    Most horror stories you read of damaged speakers are with low powered AVRs or receivers and owners who push them too hard into distortion causing fried drivers.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • matchan
    matchan Posts: 73
    edited July 2011
    Great Picked up a set of NEW RTI4's in Black from JR.com for $150-$15 coupon = $135 shipped!!!

    Coupon JULY4
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2011
    The Rti-4s are a nice small bookshelf that sounds pretty darned good on Onkyos. I run a set with an Onkyo 604 and an 8" sub in my bedroom and it's like they were made for each other. In that smallish room you couldn't ask for much more and you certainly don't need anymore power.

    But if you have a larger space the 3008 will be a good performer with those.

    Enjoy!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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