RTI-A9 Crossover died... Anyone doing mods these days? :)
austingsmith
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Greets All!
I have enjoyed lurking these forums for quite some time! AHLOHTA great info!
Of course, I am out of warranty on my A9's.. this will be the 2nd round of XO replacements. Curious if anyone out there is doing any XO mods these days or if I need to whack at it myself? TBH, I am not even sure where to start! If anyone is doing this as a service - I would love to have a conversation about time/money! Otherwise a kick in the right direction to start picking it up on my own is appreciated!
Since this is the 2nd replacement go around - I really DONT want to go stock again. Nor do I feel like dumping thousands on some new speakers.... Thanks yall!
Cheers,
I have enjoyed lurking these forums for quite some time! AHLOHTA great info!
Of course, I am out of warranty on my A9's.. this will be the 2nd round of XO replacements. Curious if anyone out there is doing any XO mods these days or if I need to whack at it myself? TBH, I am not even sure where to start! If anyone is doing this as a service - I would love to have a conversation about time/money! Otherwise a kick in the right direction to start picking it up on my own is appreciated!
Since this is the 2nd replacement go around - I really DONT want to go stock again. Nor do I feel like dumping thousands on some new speakers.... Thanks yall!
Cheers,
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First you must ask yourself WHY are you toasting the crossovers?
What is the gear you're running them with?
Pictures of the crossover would help as well -
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@pitdogg2 - I have no idea! The first time, it was all 3 of my amp'd speakers. I am running an Onkyo TX-NR717 (which powers the back 2 channels) and a XPA5 Gen2 for the front 3. I did just get thru a state-to-state move and I also like to CRANK it up loud. Music AND movies. I am in Info Tech. I pulled the xover and did a crude inspection - no caps appeared bowed, misshapen or any noticeable scorch marks. It was like that the first time tho as well! GRR!
@VR3 - lowkey was hoping you are still doing these - I looked you up the first go round and you were taking a break! Will email you here shortly! -
OP: both speakers, all drivers DOA?
Pitdogg2 brings up a valid point. Can’t recall the details except a friend had similar issues to learn the AMP was the culprit.
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austingsmith wrote: »@pitdogg2 - I have no idea! The first time, it was all 3 of my amp'd speakers. I am running an Onkyo TX-NR717 (which powers the back 2 channels) and a XPA5 Gen2 for the front 3. I did just get thru a state-to-state move and I also like to CRANK it up loud. Music AND movies. I am in Info Tech. I pulled the xover and did a crude inspection - no caps appeared bowed, misshapen or any noticeable scorch marks. It was like that the first time tho as well! GRR!
@VR3 - lowkey was hoping you are still doing these - I looked you up the first go round and you were taking a break! Will email you here shortly!
I would imagine your cranking too much on them. Rule of thumb, generally speaking, is anything past 11 0'clock on the volume dial is going to put you into "better pay attention" real estate.
You may also be better off with some PA style speakers if high volumes are more up your alley. They can handle the beating better than home speakers , maybe not sound as good, but ya won't blow them up like the RTI's.HT SYSTEM-
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Upgrading your crossovers to better or even TOTL components is not going to prevent you from blowing them too. You are either turning up the volume to the point your amp is clipping or your amp has got issues. I'm going with too much volume.Political Correctness'.........defined
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