Rti a1 first impressions

1QWK510
1QWK510 Posts: 19
edited October 2011 in Speakers
Well I finally received my new fronts today, out of the box the mid bass blows away the energy cb5's the replaced. The mode and high do seem pretty weak though. I noticed I need to go much higher on the receiver volume as well. I haven't run audyssey yet and I'm gonna wait to fully break them in before I give a full revirw. Hopefully they will loosen up a bit
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  • 1QWK510
    1QWK510 Posts: 19
    edited October 2011
    Also quick question they came with 2 screws are they for wall mounting them they seem a little small.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited October 2011
    Congrats on the A1s - nice speaker.

    Definitely re-run Audessey. You'd have to compare speaker efficiency to see if the A1 is more/less efficient that your previous energy speaker.

    You may also find that you need to experiment with Audessey to get the best setup (diff sound modes and PEQ profiles).

    The screws are for wall mounting - should be fine if you use then on a wall stud - definitely won't work on just drywall.

    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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  • 1QWK510
    1QWK510 Posts: 19
    edited October 2011
    Yeah I'm gonna rerun audyessy today. The speakers are both rated at 89db so I think they just need to break in. And yes there mounted to a.wall stud.
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  • 1QWK510
    1QWK510 Posts: 19
    edited October 2011
    Quick update, after a few more hours things have really changed. These speakers sound awesome! I'm am very happy with the purchase.
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited October 2011
    RTI A's get better with age.
    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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  • fokakis1
    fokakis1 Posts: 36
    edited October 2011
    jbooker82 wrote: »
    RTI A's get better with age.

    2nd that! My A9's keep getting better.
    Full 8.2 with:
    Onkyo TX-NR818
    Emotiva XPA-3
    Audiosource Amp One/A
    Behringer EPQ2000 w/quietfan mod
    Panny BDP310
    3TB NAS
    Ethereal ESP601R
    Monster HTS 1650
    Epson HC-3020
    120" DIY 1.0 Gain Screen
    Polk Rti A9 fronts
    Polk Rti 6 surrounds
    Polk Rt/Fx rear surrounds
    Polk Rti 4 front heights
    (Phantom center):wink:
    SVS 12's x 2 (DIY passive):eek:
    ATS Acoustics DIY panels
    Harmony 650
    Nostalgia Electronics CCP-510 MovieTime Popcorn Cart
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