Speaker break-in & more?

Atchie
Atchie Posts: 9
edited July 2004 in Speakers
What is the break-in period for RTi12's?

We've got a Denon 2800 and are now wondering if we should set the speaker size to large. Maybe I should look for the manual and see what it says, but any advice would be nice.

Also, what is bi-wiring and how do you do it? I've tried to educate myself on the subject here in this forum, but it all seems to be over my head :confused:

Thanks.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited July 2004
    Denon DVC-2800? Instead of bi-wiring, I would look into bi-amping them. Get a separate amp and run the preouts on the receiver to amp. Disconnect the metal plate behind the speaker connectors on your RTi's. Run wire from the receiver to top connectors and wire from amp to the lower connectors. This will result in your receiver running the mids and high, amp running the lows.

    I have RTi150's, the predecessor for RTi12's and the lows need a little more juice than the receiver puts out. I am currently running the lows with a 2*100W, 45A amp. I have a 2*500W amp on its way, I am thinking of using it for DIY subwoofer but I will try that with the RTi's to see how well they play with that much power.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited July 2004
    LOL! He doesn't understand bi-wiring but he's supposed to understand that?!?! :confused::D
    Also, what is bi-wiring and how do you do it?
    OK....let me try!

    Run two sets of speaker wire to each speaker. Connect one set of speaker wires to the bottom set of terminals, and the other set of speaker wires to the top set of terminals. To make it easily identifiable connect the wires with the lettering to the positive terminals (red), and the ones without lettering to the negative terminals (black). On the receiver end, twist the 2 positive wires together to make one and connect to the positive terminal, then twist the 2 negatives together and connect to the negative terminal. Make damn sure you have your wires right! Double and triple check!
    Now, turn the system on and see if you can tell the difference. Some say you can and some say you can't! ;)

    BTW....I've never done this myself!! :p
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  • Atchie
    Atchie Posts: 9
    edited July 2004
    I am actually a she ;)

    Actually, I was going to ask about bi-amping, but don't want to go over my head here. First I'll try the bi-wire and see how that works. Thanks !
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited July 2004
    Atchie,

    Welcome to the club ...

    For breakin time I'd say 50-100 hours at low to moderate volume ...
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited July 2004
    I am actually a she ;)

    LOL! She doesn't understand bi-wiring but she's supposed to understand that?! :confused::D

    Hey!....I think she winked at me! :o
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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