Newly purchased RTi100s

zskywalker

Just got the RTi100s. I have an Onkyo TX-DS787 receiver and a Radio Shack powered sub. I have read the Polk magazine article on set up..but i need some "fine tuned" advice.

1. I set up the RTs using monster wire to the speaker terminals on the Onkyo.

Now the questions

1. Do I y-out the left and right preouts on the Onkyo to the respective RTs sub inputs?

2. Then, do I y-out the RS powered sub from the Onkyo sub preout?

3. What setting should the RS power sub be at?

4. I should set the bass management setting to Main: Large; Sub: On; Center:Small?

dcarlson

The best thing to do is experiment with the different wiring options and choose the one you like best.

I have my RT1000i (which are pretty much the same speaker) setup with a run of speaker wire to each binding post on the back of each speaker without the bridge clip. I set them up as large and use the sub preout to the sub.

I never thought of using the preouts for the mains though, that's interesting.

Derick.

zskywalker

Derick,

I picked up the idea on the Polk page, www.polkaudio.com/home/faqad/advice.php?article=bassmanage

What kind of bass do you get from your system setup?

dcarlson

Bass isn't much of an issue, my sub takes over where the speakers leave off.

You'll find they are pretty picky in regards to placement. I have mine about a foot or so away from the wall, around 10 feet apart and slightly toed-in. You'll have to experiment to suite your liking.

I find with the speakers (for lack of a better term) "bi-wired", the highs/mids are clearer, although some say there's no difference.

Derick.

zskywalker

Looks like my weekend will be shot, experimenting with speakers!

dcarlson

Should be fun though...