Rti 12

Jason_k
Jason_k Posts: 110
edited February 2008 in Speakers
Just bought a set of these, I'am going to buy a 7.1 ch reciever for my home theater. My question is I want to get the most I can from these reciever within a reasonable price. What reciever would you guys recommend to drive these 12's also I heard a lot about bi-ampimg these. Don't know a whole lot about but willing any setup suggustion would be appricated.

Thanks
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  • toddco
    toddco Posts: 147
    edited February 2008
    Your going to need an AMP 200 watts a channel. For receiver B&k and HK mite be at the top of the list for these speaks.
    RTi12's:D
    CSi5
    FXi5
    CSi3
    PB12+2 :cool:
    Sony STR-DA2ES
    Outlaw M200 x3
    SMS 1
    Signal Ultra
    Sig.2 Inters.
    PS 3
    Xbox360 Elite
    PHILLIPS 42" PLAS. 1080i
    Monster 5100 SS
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  • Jason_k
    Jason_k Posts: 110
    edited February 2008
    I was reading though a few threads and it seems the Outlaw Audio Model 200 Amplifier may be a resonable choice for an amp. One for each of my 12's?

    Quite new to this but going to do some more reading.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2008
    Welcome Jason.

    Yes the Outlaws will do just fine for your 12's.

    Some don't find any benefit from biamping, especially from a receiver since it is all coming from the same power source.
    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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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited February 2008
    toddco wrote: »
    Your going to need an AMP 200 watts a channel. For receiver B&k and HK mite be at the top of the list for these speaks.

    Are you cfrizz's long lost cousin?
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2008
    :eek: Mark! ROTFLMAO!!!!:D:D:D
    BaggedLancer wrote: »
    Are you cfrizz's long lost cousin?
    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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  • Jason_k
    Jason_k Posts: 110
    edited February 2008
    Thanks alot cfrizz, I'am just starting to get into this world, and I got to say there is a lot more to this than I thought. Always willing to learn though.

    I read in another post not to turn your volume up past half way on your reciever until you get an amp, so not to damage your speakers. Thats the last thing I want to do, I see amps out there that are like 85W, 100W per channel, ect... So if you buy a reciever thats 130W per channel, aren't they able to deliever more power than a seprate amp?

    I was thinking of buying the Onkyo TX-SR805 reciever and two Outlaw Audio Model 200 Amplifiers. Would this be a resonable setup for my speakers? Any suggestions would be appricated

    Thanks
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  • chadjessie@hotm
    chadjessie@hotm Posts: 101
    edited February 2008
    Congratulations on the rti12's. These are still some of my favorite speakers. A receivers power compared to a seperate amps power doesn't really match up. AVR's are designed to do alot of different things, such as signal processing AND then to power the speakers too. A seperate amp is designed to one thing - to power the speakers. They generally have much bigger and better components in them designed to provide clean power. rti 12's really do sound much better with separate amplification of around 200 watts per channel. I think your setup you are thinking about with the 805 and Outlaw 200's would be a nice setup to start with.
    Silversmoky
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2008
    You are certainly on the right track. Go for it!
    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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  • psomers
    psomers Posts: 37
    edited February 2008
    That's the setup I use for my RTi10's, only I added another Outlaw mono for the center (CSi3)
    You will like it.
    Onkyo 805
    (3) Outlaw Audio 2200 Monoblocks
    Fronts: Polk RTi10's
    Center Polk CSi5
    Surrounds Polk FXi3's
    Rears Polk FXi30's
    Sub Polk PSW125
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  • Jason_k
    Jason_k Posts: 110
    edited February 2008
    Thanks guys

    I have another basic question. When using the Outlaw Amp for each front speaker I guess you don't bi-amp them(i.g take the jumpers off the speakers)? With that reciever you have to give up the rear surronds to bi-amp.

    Thanks
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  • toddco
    toddco Posts: 147
    edited February 2008
    I have the outlaws running the front three speakers, and have biwired cables so i'ev taken the jumpers out.If you have single wires you leave the jumpers in or use speaker wire to keep conected. As long as th reciever has preouts for all chanels you will be open to power everything later.Most everyone will tell you to forget biamping with the reciever.But try what you like and have fun.:D
    RTi12's:D
    CSi5
    FXi5
    CSi3
    PB12+2 :cool:
    Sony STR-DA2ES
    Outlaw M200 x3
    SMS 1
    Signal Ultra
    Sig.2 Inters.
    PS 3
    Xbox360 Elite
    PHILLIPS 42" PLAS. 1080i
    Monster 5100 SS
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  • Parachoute
    Parachoute Posts: 88
    edited February 2008
    "I read in another post not to turn your volume up past half way on your reciever until you get an amp, so not to damage your speakers"

    Where did you read that?
    Is that true?
    Thanks
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2008
    Jason, you will be feeding the speakers 200wpc, there is no need to bi-amp.

    Parachute, it is strongly recommended that you not turn it past the halfway point, because of the potential damage that you may cause to either your receiver or speakers.

    And if you get separate amplification of sufficeint wattage, you wouldn't want to go that loud since, you will probably do damage to your hearing!
    Jason_k wrote: »
    Thanks guys

    I have another basic question. When using the Outlaw Amp for each front speaker I guess you don't bi-amp them(i.g take the jumpers off the speakers)? With that reciever you have to give up the rear surronds to bi-amp.

    Thanks
    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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  • Jason_k
    Jason_k Posts: 110
    edited February 2008
    Thanks cfrizz
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2008
    You're welcome.
    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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  • sir_lagzalot
    sir_lagzalot Posts: 258
    edited February 2008
    I have a stupid question but what is half volume on an Onkyo 805 -32db ?
    ****Home Theater****
    Integra DHC-40.1
    Rotel RMB-1075
    Fronts 265-RT
    Center 265-RT
    Rears 65-RT
    Sub BIC H-100

    ****VIDEO****
    Projector Epson 8700 UB
    BLU-RAY Sony BDP-S1000ES

    ****2-Channel****
    Magnepan SMGa
    Sub ED A3-250
    AMC 3100a
    TT Music Hall 2.2
    Bellari VP 130 Phono Pre
    Grant Fidelity Tube DAC-09
    Sirius Stiletto 2

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