Hi turned my system on one day and zero sound. Changed my a/v unit..zero sound I have rti12s. Please

Bigrich1971
Bigrich1971 Posts: 15
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I have rti12s.switched my a/v from upstairs and no sound. Any suggestions on what this could be? I had a Denon 3300 hooked up. Any way to test the speakers b4 I go out and buy a new a/v unit? (Denonx3500h) thanks
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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,089
    Any other source to test them?

    Those are power hungry speakers. How loud do they get play? That 3300 will not have the power to drive them properly and will damage the unit or the speakers (any teenagers in the house). You will need an external amp even with the new AVR.

    But my guess will be the A/V, some others will come in with more advice for sure.

    I do have the 12s and i use a Pioneer SC-99 and I still use an external amp for them.

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  • Bigrich1971
    Bigrich1971 Posts: 15
    Hey,any suggestions on amps? I must admit, I'm new and dont want to make costly uneducated decisions. I know there is diffrent types of amps. Could you give some advise about what I can use with my denon3500h? Thanks
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,151
    edited March 2019
    Did you hit the REC. OUT button while moving it while it was on?

    What are you listening for? FM, CD, DVD...what?

    Also, you moved the upstairs unit down to the RTi12s. What speakers were you using upstairs? Can you bring one downstairs and hook the wires to the test speaker for each channel?
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Bigrich1971
    Bigrich1971 Posts: 15
    Tony m yes I did. I think I tried everything.... I feel like an idiot.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,151
    So is there sound now?
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Bigrich1971
    Bigrich1971 Posts: 15
    No sound I switched out with a old school reciever and heard some hiss very low. But that's it. Everyone says I need a amp along with my new avr. Any advice on amps?
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  • Bigrich1971
    Bigrich1971 Posts: 15
    Tony M ...thank you for taking the time to help out. I'm just starting to get back into my audio because I do not like home theater in a box set ups. However, so much has changed over the yrs. I feel like an infant.. lol
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,151
    I think you need to find out if your speakers are working properly before buying a new amp.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Bigrich1971
    Bigrich1971 Posts: 15
    Tony M...yes I think you are correct.thank you.
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