Would FXiA4 be ok with Onkyo TX-NR809?

michelito
michelito Posts: 3
edited July 2012 in Speakers
Hello,

first time here, even though I've had my RTiA9/CSiA6 since last fall :)

I'm looking at the FXiA4 to replace my surrounds, as I found them on sale this week, and the physical size is right for where I need to place them.

The FXiA4 specs mention 20-125 w/channel, but my Onkyo TX-NR809 supplies supposedly 135 w/ch. Will that be too much for the FXiA4 or can I use still use them in my setup?

Thanks for the help!
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited July 2012
    Your fine. The real world watt per channel with all channels driven is waaayyy less than 135.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited July 2012
    You'll be fine. You may actually want to add a power amp to those A9's to make them shine.
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  • michelito
    michelito Posts: 3
    edited July 2012
    wow that was *quick* :)

    thank you guys!

    chumlie - I am looking at adding an Emotiva for the A9's, but I need to figure out where I'm going to put it, and how I can go get it in the US to enjoy some of that free shipping, as I imagine shipping to Canada must be expensive at that weight!

    Have a good weekend!
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited July 2012
    I have the FXi-A6's now but had the A4's previously, not a huge amoount of difference. What you will notice is if you add an amp to those A9's. When they get the power they deserve they really shine. I use mine with the Emotiva XPA-2, that will really make the most of those nice speakers. Welcome to Club Polk and enjoy your system
    Home Theater
    Onkyo PR-SC5508 Sharp LC-70LE847U
    Emotiva XPA-5 Emotiva XPA-2 Emotiva UPA-2
    Front RTi-A9 Wide RTi-A7 Center CSi-A6 Surround FXi-A6 Rear RTi-A3 Sub 2x PSW505
    Sony BDP-S790 Dishnetwork Hopper/Joey Logitech Harmony One Apple TV
    Two Channel
    Oppo 105D BAT VK-500 w/BatPack SDA SRS 2.3 Dreadnought Squeezebox Touch Apple TV
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited July 2012
    michelito wrote: »
    wow that was *quick*!

    That's what she said :razz:
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • OOsemka
    OOsemka Posts: 60
    edited July 2012
    @michelito - I have very similar setup to yours. Have you considered FXiA6 ? This way you would match your RTiA9/CSiA6 in size.
    I feel like FXiA4 are better match for CSiA4/RTiA5/6.
    Music Room:
    Paradigm Signature S8
    Paradigm Signature C5
    Paradigm Signature S2
    Receiver - Onkyo tx-nr809
    Amplifier - Adcom 5802

    Office system:
    Fronts - Polk RTI A7 (Trey Mod)
    Center - Polk CSI A6 (Trey Mod)
    Rears - Polk FXI A6
    Sub - BIC F12
    Receiver - SONY STR-DG1000
    Amp - Carver TFM-35
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,474
    edited July 2012
    I wouldn't worry about where to put the amp, you can put it anywhere, just make sure you have interconnects long enough to reach the AVR.

    A guy can be resourceful and make his own rack. Also, I wouldn't be too concerned about over driving the speakers as I would under powering them.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited July 2012
    michelito wrote: »
    and the physical size is right for where I need to place them.
    zane77 wrote: »
    I have the FXi-A6's now but had the A4's previously, not a huge amoount of difference.
    OOsemka wrote: »
    @michelito - I have very similar setup to yours. Have you considered FXiA6 ? This way you would match your RTiA9/CSiA6 in size.
    I feel like FXiA4 are better match for CSiA4/RTiA5/6.

    I would go with the FXI 4's since they will fit where you inted to put them.
    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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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,474
    edited July 2012
    michelito wrote: »
    I'm looking at the FXiA4 to replace my surrounds, as I found them on sale this week, and the physical size is right for where I need to place them.
    michelito wrote: »
    I am looking at adding an Emotiva for the A9's, but I need to figure out where I'm going to put it

    You should really enjoy the Bi/Dipole surround speakers if you've never heard them. I've always used bookshelves and was VERY impressed when I got mine.

    I love my emo amps, they work great for someone who doesn't have a lot of extra money and needs to maximize the budget. Once you amp those A9's, you'll be able to get more power to the other 3 speakers from your AVR, as someone mentioned earlier, the power rating on the AVR's are not quite what they seem to be, once you have all your speakers hooked up, the power per channel drops significantly, a tad bit with five, but even more with 7.

    That's a very nice AVR you have, and really nice system overall. You can look up bench test results on your model to see what kind of power it's putting out with multiple loads.

    Welcome to the forum, be sure to post your results.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • michelito
    michelito Posts: 3
    edited July 2012
    Thank you guys for all the good advice. Will go get those FXiA4's this week hopefully and let you know how it turns out!
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