What can I expect from the rti12

jerry22m
jerry22m Posts: 14
edited June 2007 in Speakers
When used with a 140wpc AVR only I ask since I have no space for an additional amp Thanks. Jerry
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited June 2007
    It'll work, but don't expect to be impressed by the sound quality...
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

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  • nebborjk
    nebborjk Posts: 425
    edited June 2007
    Early B. wrote: »
    It'll work, but don't expect to be impressed by the sound quality...

    Ditto..

    What kind of AVR is it? Not all AVRs are created equal. Does it have pre-amp outputs? Some mono amps come in fairly small sizes, Outlaw M200 come to mind.
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  • jerry22m
    jerry22m Posts: 14
    edited June 2007
    Pioneer VSX-84TXSi has pre-outs.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited June 2007
    I have my RTi12s singing like a bird using Outlaw monoblocks. Space was an issue for me as well. Ease up the load on that AVR and buy yourself 3 M2200 monoblocks, they are compact but yet they are heavy and of good quality.
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited June 2007
    I bought the older M200's used on audiogon 375.00 for 2. These are very small and pack a big punch.
    Michael


    Samsung 50" HD DLP
    Yamaha RX-V2500
    (2) Outlaw 200
    Adcom GFA 555
    Sony BDP300
    Denon 2900 DVD
    Lsi9's mains
    Lsi7's rear
    Lsic center
    12.1 SVS driver in 4.53 cuft. tube
    Harmony 880
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  • bob1029
    bob1029 Posts: 20
    edited June 2007
    Personally I wouldnt even try to drive the bottom end of the tower with only 140w... Those 3 midbass drivers eat power like california in the summer.
    Sharp Aquos 32d62u
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  • bruss
    bruss Posts: 1,039
    edited June 2007
    what is a recommended wattage bob? curious as i am about to buy these
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2007
    If you REALLY want to hear what they are capable of, get separate amplification of no less then 200wpc @ 8ohms.

    2 Outlaw Monoblocks will do quite nicely.

    This will enable you to purchase a less expensive receiver with preamp outputs.
    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
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  • bruss
    bruss Posts: 1,039
    edited June 2007
    can the csi5 take 300w no problem? I would like to run my L/R/C off seperates and let the receiver just power the rears
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited June 2007
    You should be ok. What amp are you running? 300wpc @ 8ohm is a big boy.
    Michael


    Samsung 50" HD DLP
    Yamaha RX-V2500
    (2) Outlaw 200
    Adcom GFA 555
    Sony BDP300
    Denon 2900 DVD
    Lsi9's mains
    Lsi7's rear
    Lsic center
    12.1 SVS driver in 4.53 cuft. tube
    Harmony 880
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  • bruss
    bruss Posts: 1,039
    edited June 2007
    Thanks for the answers guys.. I am in the process of building a new house and designing my HT setup..

    Currently i plan on the following

    Onkyo tx-sr805
    Polk RTI12 fronts
    Polk CSi5 center
    Polk FXi5 Backs/sides (backs first sides later) Is there a in wall comparable to these?
    SVS PB12-NSD

    I really wanted to go the LSi15 route but the added cost of the LSiC and LSiFX is steering me away. Unless i get a good deal..

    As for an amp I may go the pro audio route until I can get a good 5 or 7 channel unit.. They are not cheap.
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  • bruss
    bruss Posts: 1,039
    edited June 2007
    well i just ordered the rti12's and csi5... they will be in the box for 4 months while my house is being built... So now i have 4 months to figure the rest of my gear out.. :)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2007
    Congrats & welcome to Club Polk!
    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
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited June 2007
    Good luck.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited June 2007
    Congrats and welcome above, and substitute the NSD for a PB 12 Plus 2.
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  • bruss
    bruss Posts: 1,039
    edited June 2007
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Congrats and welcome above, and substitute the NSD for a PB 12 Plus 2.


    lol.. maybe one will just show up
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