Bi wiring RTI100's

jeff reimer
jeff reimer Posts: 16
edited December 2003 in Troubleshooting
I am getting conflicting advice. Can the RTI100 be bi wired? If not , then why not. Thanks. I ran two sets of wire, removed the jumper and thought I was wired. I think it sounds better this way, but others say you cant technically bi wire these speakers?
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited December 2003
    From the Polk description:
    "Dual 5-way binding posts (1 set for subwoofer input, 1 for mid/high array."

    Traditional Polk bi-wiring for non-powered speakers splits the tweeter and mid-woofer inputs. Here you are splitting out the feed to the powered sub-woofer. So no, you are not bi-wiring in the sense that most here mean.

    That said, if it sounds better to you... great... enjoy.

    BTW... In other speaker lines the bi-wire division is between a non-powered woofer and the mid-range/ tweeter combo.
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • jeff reimer
    jeff reimer Posts: 16
    edited December 2003
    So why the dual 5 way posts? I guess I am defeating my purpose. I have seen others on this sight who say they have bi wired them also. Oh well, makes me rethink my whole logic behind it. Thanks for the reply.
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  • jeff reimer
    jeff reimer Posts: 16
    edited December 2003
    Anyone willing to step in and help out?
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  • ChrisDurano
    ChrisDurano Posts: 372
    edited December 2003
    Originally posted by jeff reimer
    Anyone willing to step in and help out?
    Originally posted by Tour2ma
    Traditional Polk bi-wiring for non-powered speakers splits the tweeter and mid-woofer inputs. Here you are splitting out the feed to the powered sub-woofer. So no, you are not bi-wiring in the sense that most here mean.

    that should answer your question.
    Home Speakers polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired), CSi30, FX3000i, PSW250

    Car speakers polkaudio EX 369, DB 650
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  • Fireman99
    Fireman99 Posts: 129
    edited December 2003
    If the sound has improved to your ears then the " Tweak" is worth the effort. If it is truely a Bi-wired speaker doesnt matter as much as the result. You are providing the recever two paths One to put the power into the mid/high and One for hte Sub signal. Since it works for you keep it and enjoy the improved performance of your gear and dont look back.
    Dan
    Recever AVR 8000
    Amp PA 4000
    CDR 26
    Mains RTI 150 Bi wired
    Center CSI 40 Bi wired
    Surround FXI 30
    Rear RTI 4
    Sub PSW 140
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  • jeff reimer
    jeff reimer Posts: 16
    edited December 2003
    I guess I am just confused as to why the dual binding posts?? Why not have just one set? I understand that polk recommends wiring them with the speaker level connections so why add line level inputs also. Seems like it would just add to confusion.
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  • ChrisDurano
    ChrisDurano Posts: 372
    edited December 2003
    Hey Jeff,

    I think a lot of old receivers (late 80's, early 90's) didn't have a sub line level output. So people used speaker level to incorporate their sub's.
    Home Speakers polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired), CSi30, FX3000i, PSW250

    Car speakers polkaudio EX 369, DB 650
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited December 2003
    Also could simply be a cost consideration. Using dual posts in all models simplifies parts stocking.
    More later,
    Tour...
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    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
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  • Fireman99
    Fireman99 Posts: 129
    edited December 2003
    Good point Tour I would also say it is for prefrence some may like hte sound better with the sub in and some may like it with the spk line in and some with 2 spk line ins. All In your taste.
    Dan
    Recever AVR 8000
    Amp PA 4000
    CDR 26
    Mains RTI 150 Bi wired
    Center CSI 40 Bi wired
    Surround FXI 30
    Rear RTI 4
    Sub PSW 140
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