Polk Rti 12 hook up questions?

Dabutcher
Dabutcher Posts: 2,597
edited November 2011 in Speakers
I have had my Rti12's hooked up to an Onkyo M504 for about a year using single post . I was wondering if it would be alright to Bi amp these or what I mean is hook up two sets of wires to two terminals on speakers and two sets on amp? If it is alright to do this . Could I also do this w my newer Parasound HCA1200 I just picked up from fellow Polky! I understand this is a no no w an integrated amp? As always thanks, Darryl
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited November 2011
    Is the Emotiva not bringing out the low end. Its 200 wpc isn't it?
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited November 2011
    deronb1 wrote: »
    Is the Emotiva not bringing out the low end. Its 200 wpc isn't it?
    He said he was using the Onkyo for the 12s, so I would assume the Emo is for center and surrounds.

    Dabutcher - You can experiment all you want, but personally, I'd forget about those bi-amp posts. Just pull the jumpers out and replace them with a short length of quality speaker wire.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited November 2011
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    He said he was using the Onkyo for the 12s, so I would assume the Emo is for center and surrounds.

    Dabutcher - You can experiment all you want, but personally, I'd forget about those bi-amp posts. Just pull the jumpers out and replace them with a short length of quality speaker wire.

    Ya, didn't look close enough. Have you tried powering the front three with the Emo and the rears with the Onk?
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  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,597
    edited November 2011
    Yes I use the Emotive for center and RTi8's in the rear. Thank you. Darryl
    MIT Magnum MH-750, Monster HTS 5100MKII, Sony 77" Class - A80CJ Series - 4K UHD OLED,PS4, Def Tech 15” sub,LSIM 706c, Sunfire Signature Grand 425 x 4,Parasound hca 120, LSiM 702 x 4, Oppo 103D, SDA SRS 1.2, Pioneer Elite SC63 , Pioneer Elite BDP-05 “Why did you get married if you wanted big speakers?”
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited November 2011
    Dabutcher wrote: »
    Yes I use the Emotive for center and RTi8's in the rear. Thank you. Darryl

    Ya, didn't look close enough. Have you tried powering the front three with the Emo and the rears with the Onk?
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  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,597
    edited November 2011
    Debron. I have tried that configuration and it works well for HT but seems too harsh or not as nice to listen to w my TT listening to Classic. Rock albums two channel style with just fronts. Thanks
    MIT Magnum MH-750, Monster HTS 5100MKII, Sony 77" Class - A80CJ Series - 4K UHD OLED,PS4, Def Tech 15” sub,LSIM 706c, Sunfire Signature Grand 425 x 4,Parasound hca 120, LSiM 702 x 4, Oppo 103D, SDA SRS 1.2, Pioneer Elite SC63 , Pioneer Elite BDP-05 “Why did you get married if you wanted big speakers?”
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited November 2011
    I hear you. I own a pair of 12s and they rock for HT, but I like my RTA8Ts for music better. Have the 12s up for sale.
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  • BigA524
    BigA524 Posts: 63
    edited November 2011
    I have 10s hooked up to a xpa-3 along with a sub and I think they sound great for HT and music. The key is the sub though. I dont get enough bass without it.
    Marantz 1607 - Polk S60 - S35 - Emotiva XPA-3 - Polk DSWPRO550wi
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  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,597
    edited November 2011
    I just hooked up the Parasound 1200 to take the Onkyo's place for front mains. Speaker wire is too thick for connector holes? I bought some pin connectors @the Shack for ten bills. Is there a more high fidelity way to solve this? Thanks. Darryl
    MIT Magnum MH-750, Monster HTS 5100MKII, Sony 77" Class - A80CJ Series - 4K UHD OLED,PS4, Def Tech 15” sub,LSIM 706c, Sunfire Signature Grand 425 x 4,Parasound hca 120, LSiM 702 x 4, Oppo 103D, SDA SRS 1.2, Pioneer Elite SC63 , Pioneer Elite BDP-05 “Why did you get married if you wanted big speakers?”
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