RTI150 sound quality
I have a pair or RTI150's and was probably not alone when I thought that these speakers lacked something in the bass area at normal listening levels.
Well, I found out what the REAL problem was, and am now VERY happy with these fine speakers. Perhaps this will help someone else.
I was driving these speakers with a Yamaha RX-V750 receiver putting out about 100 WPC. This is no cheapo receiver, but I found that 100 WPC just isn't enough to drive these speakers.
Just added a parasound 350 WPC power amp and WOW what a difference. Even at moderate listening levels the bass response is MUCH better.
I can only guess that my yamaha was clipping at moderate listening levels. Now I can listen to music as loud as I want and have enough bass response to go to 0 db bass boost.
Great speakers and thanks to the polk tech support folks for their "sound" advice.
Well, I found out what the REAL problem was, and am now VERY happy with these fine speakers. Perhaps this will help someone else.
I was driving these speakers with a Yamaha RX-V750 receiver putting out about 100 WPC. This is no cheapo receiver, but I found that 100 WPC just isn't enough to drive these speakers.
Just added a parasound 350 WPC power amp and WOW what a difference. Even at moderate listening levels the bass response is MUCH better.
I can only guess that my yamaha was clipping at moderate listening levels. Now I can listen to music as loud as I want and have enough bass response to go to 0 db bass boost.
Great speakers and thanks to the polk tech support folks for their "sound" advice.
Post edited by kevins on
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Aye, the 150's can and do shake the house once they have the power they deserve. Glad you are digging them. I run mine without a sub, as there is no need, even for the deepest bass of demanding Home Theater apps.
And welcome to the forum
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Yep, this is the same experience that many of us have had with the 150s. Out of the box they're a little dissapointing, but give them some good power and they come to life.
A truly awesome pair of speakers when properly driven...
