RTi12 and CSi a6

Andysabol
Andysabol Posts: 1
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I am trying to put a system together. I was thinking of the Onkyo TX-NR646. Is this receiver capable of driving the RTI12, or do they need more power? Is the CSi A6 a good match for the RTi12?

Thanks, Andy
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    There isn't a receiver anywhere that can drive the 12's
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited November 2015
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    There isn't a receiver anywhere that can drive the 12's

    There are a few 300+ watt vintage receivers.

    Sansui G-33000

    There's one going for a cool $14,000 on eBay right now. I don't know who would be crazy enough to pay that...

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/SANSUI-G33000-RECEIVER-WORKS-PERFECT-MINT-CONDITION-ALL-ORIGINAL-MANUAL-COVER-/121821002412?hash=item1c5d18faac:g:XmAAAOSwEeFVMs1w

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,350
    edited November 2015
    Nightfall wrote: »
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    There isn't a receiver anywhere that can drive the 12's

    There are a few 300+ watt vintage receivers.

    Sansui G-33000

    There's one going for a cool $14,000 on eBay right now. I don't know who would be crazy enough to pay that...

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/SANSUI-G33000-RECEIVER-WORKS-PERFECT-MINT-CONDITION-ALL-ORIGINAL-MANUAL-COVER-/121821002412?hash=item1c5d18faac:g:XmAAAOSwEeFVMs1w

    Well lets properly correct this

    Not an HT 5.1 using 5 channels that won't do these speakers justice.

    That Cambridge in a 2channel recently posted looked beefy for an HT AVR
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • jwb0007
    jwb0007 Posts: 62
    Andy (and anyone else who cares to read this),

    May get some flack for this, but my own experience with the RTi12 speakers (and an Infinity C37 center, and Infinity Beta 50 surrounds) is quite different. Meaning, that with my Yamaha RX-A2030 140wpc AVR and my Outlaw sub in a 5.1 setup is PLENTY to power superb sound! Plenty of volume, wonderful clarity and tonality. In a 7000ft3 area.

    Now, maybe my hearing isn't as sharp as some others', am positive I am not as experienced in "good" or "proper" sound as many others, and yet, I absolutely love what I hear from the RTi12s. Without the addition of, or expense of, further amplification. The Infinities have similar sensitivity (91db) as the Polks, so they have their own requirements--all being met abundantly.

    So, I say give it a whirl as is. If you really feel the need to amplify, then that is your conclusion based upon your experience and circumstances.

    Good luck.
    Jim
    St. Louis, MO

    AVRs: Yamaha RX-A2030, Onkyo TX-NR646
    Speakers: BIC FH6-LCR x 3, BIC FH-65B x 2, Polk RTi6 x 2, Infinity Primus P362, Klipsch KSF-C5
    Subs: Polk PSW505 x 2, Polk PSW10, Klipsch Synergy Sub-10
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,685
    The big question is, are you using a subwoofer?

    If you're crossing them over anywhere near 80hz, those bass drivers will be doing practically nothing, and they are what soak up a lot of power.

    If that's the case, there are a lot of receivers that can power those, all day long.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Upstatemax wrote: »
    The big question is, are you using a subwoofer?

    If you're crossing them over anywhere near 80hz, those bass drivers will be doing practically nothing, and they are what soak up a lot of power.

    If that's the case, there are a lot of receivers that can power those, all day long.

    Right, and if that's the case, why pay the extra for those speakers? If you are going to crossover below 89hz to a sub, just buy the rti8s.
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,685
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    Upstatemax wrote: »
    The big question is, are you using a subwoofer?

    If you're crossing them over anywhere near 80hz, those bass drivers will be doing practically nothing, and they are what soak up a lot of power.

    If that's the case, there are a lot of receivers that can power those, all day long.

    Right, and if that's the case, why pay the extra for those speakers? If you are going to crossover below 89hz to a sub, just buy the rti8s.

    The RTi8's or the RTi A5's with a good subwoofer and a nice AVR is a pretty strong start.

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