new member- Rti10's

Ern Dog

Glad you are enjoying them. I listen to mine Everyday since I got them!

ben62670

I think you can use 2 channels from some Denon's to BiAmp your 10's. I have never done this myself, but in an appartment envirorment you are pushing one heck of a system. Ask around if you can steal the SB channels for the tweets on the 10's. I would hold off on sepereate amps till you buy a house. Let that reciever breath!
Ben

VXR8

Sherardp wrote:

AMp up the 10s when you can bud, no rush really. It seems like youre very happy. If you feel your denon is enough for the rest of your speaks you can just amp up the 10s with mono amps (1 per speak) or the entire system with a multichannel amp. outlaw, adcom, bryston, ATi,parasound are some that are good quality.

As for rears, since youre looking for small check out the fxi3s, and if you want to get into a 7.1 setup add a pair of rti4s. As for sub, as someone mentioned, SVS is kickass around here, maybe PB12 depending on room size, those guys at SVS will help you out, they wont over sell you for a buck.

As for the pic, awesome gear, screen is nice also. Crutchfield carries amp racks and stands, see if you can deal on one.

Just a question for Sherardp,

Unfortunately we don't have the fine selection of amps here in Oz you mentioned above. What we do have is Rotel, for which I am currently looking at their multi channel RMB 1095 (200 watts x 5 channels). Do you believe that this would be good for my RTi10s and other channels?

Thanks in advance.

ben62670

VXR8 wrote:

Just a question for Sherardp,

Unfortunately we don't have the fine selection of amps here in Oz you mentioned above. What we do have is Rotel, for which I am currently looking at their multi channel RMB 1095 (200 watts x 5 channels). Do you believe that this would be good for my RTi10s and other channels?

Thanks in advance.

That would definitely be a good choice.

Ben

VXR8

ben62670 wrote:

That would definitely be a good choice.

Ben

Thanks Ben - the 140wpc my Yammie has doesn't bring the RTi10s to life enough it appears, so after looking at all the various posts and threads on these forums (love them all actually), it has lead me towards a separate amp - hence the Rotel.

Thanks again.

Sherardp

Yes, Allot of the guys here use Rotel also, I left that one out, sorry.

lloyds

VXR8: Hello, did you happen to come across any decent SACD player that ouputs via HDMI 1.2a. Thanks in advance. lloyd, boston, usa.

treitz3

jflail2 wrote:

Any other suggestions/input is still greatly appreciated.

I don't know if you are into vintage gear or not, but I am pushing my RTi10's with a Carver M1.5t and the beauty of these speakers really come out. I used to push them with a Denon [I think it was a PMA-250?]. A world of difference was handed to me with just that one swap. Picked it up for 400.00 and I can get it serviced / updated back to factory specs. for 165.00 + shipping. The M1.5t will give you around 350wpc with a 1000 or 1200 watt headroom. You will need a pre if you go this route, but those can be picked up for around 150-200 bucks. All of this will still be under a grand. Just a thought.

The power available from the amp is more than what they are rated for, but even at performance levels, the RTi's don't even hiccup. They will throw a punch into you that is quite satisfying, and at the same time, still be able to define other instruments within the lower frequencies. They blend well with the PSW1000 w/ power cord upgrade, but do a fine job without the sub.

As for ventilation, check out www.canby.com/raogas ...I've got 'em on my system and they do look great IMO.:D

Good luck with whatever you decide to do, and happy listening!

treitz3

Oh. I am also in a Townhouse, and more power will bring you more definition....not just more "noise". Isn't that what you want to achieve?

Lower listening levels sound...maybe not "as" good...but "just" as good as when played back at higher listening levels. The feel of the music slowly disappears [as you turn the volume down], not the broadcast of frequencies. Quite nice, actually.

jflail2

Treitz:


Interesting data on the Carver amp with the 10's; that's exactly what I needed to hear. I most definitely wouldn't have a problem with vintage gear if it still did the job properly. And yes, when I add an amp it will most definitely be for heightened clarity and not just more noise...

Great link on the risers; that was exactly what I had in mind initially. I have actually moved the old dvd player to the bedroom, and set the cable box up vertically so that the denon has a whole shelf to itself. I would like to grab that Oppo dvd player, so these might be perfect if it doesn't fit below the shelf the denon is on.

Enjoy finding an amp Vxr8; I'll be adding one at some point, but not in the next few months. Its time to start saving seriously for a house so I can push this system to its fullest potential.

Willow

treitz3 wrote:

Oh. I am also in a Townhouse, and more power will bring you more definition....not just more "noise". QUOTE]

Every asks me that as well wow you must play your music and movies loud with 200wpc. I say nope, I like my audio detailed and crisp and clean. They look dumbfounded after I say that. Many people think more watts= louder..well yeah it can go, but that not the reason. So with living with neighbours beside and on top, I have had no complaints with my 200wpc.

cfrizz

This is the REAL benefit of having 200wpc! My neighbors never hear my system either & I'm in there rockin away!!!:D

Willow wrote:

treitz3 wrote:

Oh. I am also in a Townhouse, and more power will bring you more definition....not just more "noise". QUOTE]

Every asks me that as well wow you must play your music and movies loud with 200wpc. I say nope, I like my audio detailed and crisp and clean. They look dumbfounded after I say that. Many people think more watts= louder..well yeah it can go, but that not the reason. So with living with neighbours beside and on top, I have had no complaints with my 200wpc.

treitz3

Willow wrote:

I like my audio detailed and crisp and clean. They look dumbfounded after I say that. Many people think more watts= louder.......... So with living with neighbours beside and on top, I have had no complaints with my 200wpc.

I don't know why they would be dumbfounded at that, unless they knew jack s**t about audio reproduction, or the references that they have to audio are an I-pod or downloaded music. (damn shame there.)

I have gotten no complaints with more wattage because I'm actually able to play the music at a lower listening level, yet I can still enjoy all of the broadcasted frequencies equally. Bottom line, I don't need to turn it up to enjoy.

The extra power is there for when I NEED it.:D

prince1

Jflail2 - I live in Virginia, was wondering what Audio store you bought your equipment from? I am interested in purchasing RTi10s as well

jflail2

Prince1:

I am in Charlottesville (central Va.) so I am lucky enough to have a Crutchfield outlet in town. They are having their annual open box clearance sale right now, so I got pretty good prices on the rti 10's. Paid retail for the receiver, but the csi3 was still in the plastic and foam and still at a good discount.

You may want to call to see when the truck is coming in, b/c that day or the next are usually the best for finding the scratch n dent/ open box stuff in the best shape.

Good luck!

Mauskar

Quick question,

I just got these RTI10's and am powering it off a onkyo 605 making only 90 watts/ channel. Is it better to upgrade to the 705 (100w/ channel) and then get an amp later OR just get the 805 (130 w/ channel).

Also will 100w/ channel hurt the RTi10's? Im currently passing all lows below 100HZ to a PS10 and everything above 100Hz to the fronts.

Thx

cfrizz

Get the 705 with the plan of getting an amp later on. Set all speakers to small with a cross over of 80hz.

There is more possibility of damage with making the receiver push with too little power rather than too much power.

Mauskar

Thanks,

I believe there is no "Small" or "large" setting, but will definitely calibrate the freq response.

Thanks again