Recommended Watts to run RTi8 tweets

247yoshi
247yoshi Posts: 11
edited January 2007 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
So I bi-amped my RTi8's.
Does anyone know what watts tweets can handle, i'm looking at buying seperates.
Post edited by 247yoshi on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited January 2007
    I would say at least the same as the entire speaker is rated at - but probably alot more if it is clean power, mainly for peaks and not distorted waveform. (not distorted anywhere in the chain, not just distorted from amp to speakers)

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • 247yoshi
    247yoshi Posts: 11
    edited January 2007
    RTi8's spec's 250 watts........isn't that over the top, tweats could never need that much power?
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2007
    I would say forget about biamping & just get a separate amp that gets as close to if not more than the 250 watts in the specs. Your whole speaker will sound a lot better.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Jim Shearer
    Jim Shearer Posts: 369
    edited January 2007
    I haven't looked, but I'm guessing the cross-over point is something around 2,500 Hz. The mid-point of the energy distribution for music is around 350 Hz-- i.e. half the power is used above 350 Hz and half below 350 Hz.

    I also recall when I bought my RTR 280DRs (which contained 6 tweeters per speaker) there was a warning label: Do Not put more than 40 watts continuous into the tweeters! Damage to the speakers AND your EARS may result!

    I would guess that a GOOD 50 wpc amp (one that has head-room) would be more than sufficient for the purpose.

    And even so, remember: THIS IS A HOME AUDIO SYSTEM, NOT A PA SYSTEM DESIGNED TO FILL AN AUDITORIUM! You only have one set of ears. If you damage the speakers, you can buy new drivers. If you damage your ears, you can't fix them. :(

    Cheers, Jim
    A day without music is like a day without food.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter