Receiver for RTi8's

domino

I am deciding what receiver/separates to buy for my new RTi8's and CSi5 center. Could someone with these speakers give me a feel for how "power hungry" or efficient these speakers are? Thx.

ilikesound

i'm running mine thru a pioneer model, it's in my sig here..
im also bi-wiring them, so that helps a bit. but in stereo, they can take whatever that amp can throw..i want to upgrade to see what they are really capable of, but just don't have the cash to blow on something extravagant at the moment. being a college student, i think i have it preeetty good as far as electronics go. don't want to do it just to do it. when the amp dies, i'll go all out. (or when a bargain i can't pass up does!)

i'd suggest at LEAST 200wpc for these things, though.

Ricardo

Welcome to the forum!
I have mine running with a denon 3803 and for HT I don't even think about upgrading or adding an amp. A good sub and you're done.

texastown

I have the RTi8's and the CSi5, a self powered subwoofer and two bookshelf surrounds in the back. I use a Pioneer VSX-1016 receiver and get plenty of power. I tried a few other receivers but found this Pioneer the best sounding with these speakers.

The RTI8's aren't especially power hungry, my receiver is around 100wpc and it doesn't even get warm when running the sound set up. The RTi10's are where the power output becomes more demanding.

icehouse1

Denon.

Willow

HK 335 until I added 3 monoblocks @ 200wpc each

daboyz

I'm happy w/my HK 335 and the HK PA2000 running the fronts. Would love to here those monos though.

Willow

The Marantz ma700 are quite the monos. Very transparent sound, I find. Made a world of difference compared to the HK power (not to put down HK's 55wpc). Now what I should do is hook up one 8 to my outlaw and the other keep to the marantz and see if I can tell a difference.
All that said, the extra power makes the speakers sound like they should

bronxkid

I was about to buy the onkyo 605, since I heard it worked well with polk Rti series in general. Can anyone comment on that onkyo 605/Rti8 combo?

Jeff1

Bronxkid, I have a denon avr 1804 that is a couple of years old that is 90wpc (same as the 605). I recently purchased a pair of rti8's for my fronts, and will eventually add a csi5 center. I have the r series center and surrounds (R,L,and rear) now. I haven't driven it too hard with all channels driven, as my current center can't keep up with my new fronts. I am certainly happy though, in 2 channel mode. I know I could use more power, but these speakers are efficient and are loud and clear under my avr's power alone. Hope this helps.

SolidSqual

NAD C372 will make the Rti8s sing

chillywilly

denon 888 and I'm happy

MattN03

I was powering mine with a H/K 635 (75w x 7) without any issues. However, when I noticed a nice improvement when I started feeding them 200 watts of Rotel power. The speakers don't seem as bright with the extra power.