Bi-amping RTia9's,How much power ??

Neale13
Neale13 Posts: 88
edited April 2008 in Speakers
I have new RTiA9's.I plan on getting a 2 channel amp for bi-amping them. How many watts will make them sound at thier best ? Thanks:confused:
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  • chargerman426
    chargerman426 Posts: 419
    edited April 2008
    Well i have the RTi12 and i was powering them with 2 carver m1.5ts and it sounded very good. The thing is that i added an eq for when i listened to 2 channel audio and the leds on the carver started to jump and got really close to the top led and the would mean a a total of 1200 watts going to each speaker and the speakers are only rated for 500 max. So now i only have one hooked up and it sounds great even if i turn off the 2 powered subs. I hope this helps if you have any other questions please ask.
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  • MADGSF
    MADGSF Posts: 603
    edited April 2008
    I would suggest that 200 watts (Cfrizz will be so proud) from a high current amp would make them sound their best. I have the RTi-10s, very similar to the A9s, and they sound great with my B&K amp. Remember quality and current are very important so even a lower wattage amp from a good manufacturer would make them sing. The usual recomendations are B&K, Parasound, Rotel but I am parital to B&K.

    Mark
    AVR: Elite VSX-21TXH
    Amplifier: B&K 7250 Series ii
    Misc: Velodyne SMS-1
    Mains: RTi-10
    Center: CSi-5
    Rear: Boston DSi460
    Sub: SVS PC-Ultra
    TV: Panasonic TC-P58V10
    DVD: Panasonic DMP-BD60K
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