RTI- 5 or 7--Which is better?
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Come on people lets ALL be nice here please.
Now to the OP post.
I have RTI8 speakers and don't have the bucks for an amp or the circuit to provide the power to it. They sound good on my mid range AVR's I have used on them.
Now as for the S60's. I had a good listen to them on a low end Onkyo (a 505 or 515) and they sounded fantastic even without a sub.When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
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I was curious as to the peak to peak amperes rating of your AVR since you said it was decent, so I tried to find that information, but was unable to. Since your response to my legitimate question resulted in yet another attack I can only presume you have no idea what it is.
Why do you persist in being a hemorrhoid?Denon X1200W
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As I thought, you can't answer the question and you can't be civil.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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As I thought, you can't answer the question and you can't be civil.
You see, while you were trying to prove me wrong, I had other things to do.
I cooked a wonderful Pot Roast in my pressure cooker followed by bar-b-q pulled pork.
Then I log in and find you want trouble and conflict.
I don't have time for you.Denon X1200W
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Yet, you keep posting and still no answer. The only one that has shown a desire for trouble and conflict is you. Not unlike your MO on a multitude of other forums you post on.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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Yet, you keep posting and still no answer. The only one that has shown a desire for trouble and conflict is you. Not unlike your MO on a multitude of other forums you post on.
How many other forums do I post on?Denon X1200W
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Yet, you keep posting and still no answer. The only one that has shown a desire for trouble and conflict is you. Not unlike your MO on a multitude of other forums you post on.
Let us all be clear---I do not owe you an answer to anything.
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WVHillbilly wrote: »As I thought, you can't answer the question and you can't be civil.
You see, while you were trying to prove me wrong, I had other things to do.
I cooked a wonderful Pot Roast in my pressure cooker followed by bar-b-q pulled pork.
Then I log in and find you want trouble and conflict.
I don't have time for you.
Your combination should sound great!
Welcome to the forum, sincerely, and hope you will stay.
As with anything audio there will be all kinda different opinions, but most will usually only apply to the person giving the opinion. Do what your heart tells you to do and have fun! -
With that AVR only, I would of chose the A5s and ran dual Subs, then again you don't state if your doing HT and Music or a two channel system, never the less you already chose a great pair of speakers so get an amp so you can really enjoy them , and until the amp comes along be easy on the volume.Home Theater
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With that AVR only, I would of chose the A5s and ran dual Subs, then again you don't state if your doing HT and Music or a two channel system, never the less you already chose a great pair of speakers so get an amp so you can really enjoy them , and until the amp comes along be easy on the volume.
You guys must listen really loud!
Even our bottom of the line AVR, can even run our lsi15's (which are a bit of a tough load) at fairly decent volumes without distortion, or overheating or any signs of strain.
I think it might be fair to say, that with our power amp there was a bit more punch to the bass and higher levels were more open and clean sounding, but that was at levels beyond what we would even normally use.
We did it in 2 channel mode, but with the AVR switched to 8 ohm loads, not 6 ohm, as many do, thinkging it will drive low ohm loads better, but which actually has a negative effect power wise.
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When I watch movies I do a 5.0 config because of space constraints my Polk sub takes up too much room. For music I like a 4.0 setting, turning off the center and using my surrounds--Polk RTi4's. I think music sounds better with the center inactive.
I have yet to run out of power or hit distortion in my system because the sound pressure get too loud in the room to overdrive my speakers.Denon X1200W
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WVHillbilly wrote: »When I watch movies I do a 5.0 config because of space constraints my Polk sub takes up too much room. For music I like a 4.0 setting, turning off the center and using my surrounds--Polk RTi4's. I think music sounds better with the center inactive.
I have yet to run out of power or hit distortion in my system because the sound pressure get too loud in the room to overdrive my speakers.
Like I said, size of room and loudness level may vary a good bit from person to person, so in some instances it may never be detrimental.
My days of really loud music never really happened. Think that is more of a guy thing -
WVHillbilly wrote: »
Yet, you thought we owed you answers to your questions. I know it will be tough, but think real hard about that one.
That said, the fact of the matter is your AVR or any AVR for that matter, simply does not have the capability to provide high peak to peak amperes. That you said yours is decent shows you don't know what that means.
Seems clear to me. I said, "a multitude."
With that, I'm out of this one.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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With that AVR only, I would of chose the A5s and ran dual Subs, then again you don't state if your doing HT and Music or a two channel system, never the less you already chose a great pair of speakers so get an amp so you can really enjoy them , and until the amp comes along be easy on the volume.
You guys must listen really loud!
I think it might be fair to say, that with our power amp there was a bit more punch to the bass and higher levels were more open and clean sounding, but that was at levels beyond what we would even normally use.
Your second paragraph pretty much sums it up, more punch to the bass higher levels were open and clean sounding, which most refer to as clarity. I don't understand you so you don't use that power amp of yours or do you? I listen to movies at reference levels just like at the theatre I don't worry about damaging my babies as the have an amp to provide them what they need.
The OP will be fine as long as he don't go overboard on the volume those reference series that he got will be fine as long as the volume stays at a safe room filling level, but if he does get an amp for them he will experience what you are trying to or not trying to convince him you always seem to contradict yourself. To the OP enjoy those speakers.Home Theater
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2 Channel
Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+
Stuff for the Head
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Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin -
With that AVR only, I would of chose the A5s and ran dual Subs, then again you don't state if your doing HT and Music or a two channel system, never the less you already chose a great pair of speakers so get an amp so you can really enjoy them , and until the amp comes along be easy on the volume.
You guys must listen really loud!
I think it might be fair to say, that with our power amp there was a bit more punch to the bass and higher levels were more open and clean sounding, but that was at levels beyond what we would even normally use.
Your second paragraph pretty much sums it up, more punch to the bass higher levels were open and clean sounding, which most refer to as clarity. I don't understand you so you don't use that power amp of yours or do you? I listen to movies at reference levels just like at the theatre I don't worry about damaging my babies as the have an amp to provide them what they need.
The OP will be fine as long as he don't go overboard on the volume those reference series that he got will be fine as long as the volume stays at a safe room filling level, but if he does get an amp for them he will experience what you are trying to or not trying to convince him you always seem to contradict yourself. To the OP enjoy those speakers.
I have had that same thing happen when I tried to quote someone several times.
I know I am quoting properly, so maybe a forum bug@! -
Yes we normally use 2 different Power amps, but we have (this is embarrassing seriously) literally 3 set ups in each of our houses. I started to list our stuff ,but got tired doing it, not a great numbers and name person.
The AVRs we have we use in bedroom/office systems.
But we pulled one out and hooked it to our main living room system just to see how it would be, as we never heard it in any room other than bedroom
We were a bit shocked it was better than we thougth, was all.
it is some cheapo Yamaha, (yes forget number again) but it was really okay sounding! -
Gonna chill to some larry carlton now. I can barely hear as it is, very sick still, but soon my meds will have me dozing off again!
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WVHillbilly wrote: »
Yet, you thought we owed you answers to your questions. I know it will be tough, but think real hard about that one.
That said, the fact of the matter is your AVR or any AVR for that matter, simply does not have the capability to provide high peak to peak amperes. That you said yours is decent shows you don't know what that means.
Seems clear to me. I said, "a multitude."
With that, I'm out of this one.
Don't let the door hit ya where the Good Lord split ya
Just stay away from me and the Forum will be a nicer place.Denon X1200W
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Center Signature S55
Surrounds Polk RTi-4 -
Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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WVHillbilly wrote: »WVHillbilly wrote: »
Yet, you thought we owed you answers to your questions. I know it will be tough, but think real hard about that one.
That said, the fact of the matter is your AVR or any AVR for that matter, simply does not have the capability to provide high peak to peak amperes. That you said yours is decent shows you don't know what that means.
Seems clear to me. I said, "a multitude."
With that, I'm out of this one.
Don't let the door hit ya where the Good Lord split ya
Just stay away from me and the Forum will be a nicer place.
WVHillbilly, I see you have already met our resident board troll. Just don't feed him by responding to him, and he will go away.
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I very much doubt Jesse has "disturbing psychological issues". Also, I've never seen him say a word about his post count to a new member nor discuss how his post count makes him feel. The advice he gives people is actual advice and help, your use of quotations around help insinuates that he's purposely giving false information to people and that's just not true. This seems like quite a bit of made up information in an attempt to take a stab at him.
Edit: I'm not talking to my invisible friend. Kurt300 edited out a bunch of slander while I was typing.afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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Just ignore kurt, everyone else does. I have to admit though I am amused at the fact I've been under his skin for years. I bet he even dreams about me......
Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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WVHillbilly wrote: »Hey--am I getting BASHED for buying S60 Speakers with an AVR you guys do not "Approve of" ?
Read the whole thread and didn't see any bashing done. Neither tonyb or f1nutt. They were still giving you advice. A question was asked and an advice was given. Congrats on the new speakers and welcome to club Polk.Epson 3020 projector. Da Lite screen. Oppo 103. Yamaha CXA5000. B&K 7250ii. HSU VTF2. Def Tech Supercube 4000. Polk Rtia9 CsiA6 FxiA6. Monster hts 2600. Home theater.
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WVHillbilly wrote: »WVHillbilly wrote: »
Yet, you thought we owed you answers to your questions. I know it will be tough, but think real hard about that one.
That said, the fact of the matter is your AVR or any AVR for that matter, simply does not have the capability to provide high peak to peak amperes. That you said yours is decent shows you don't know what that means.
Seems clear to me. I said, "a multitude."
With that, I'm out of this one.
Don't let the door hit ya where the Good Lord split ya
Just stay away from me and the Forum will be a nicer place.
Why do all your posts eventually turn into a p*ssing match? You ask a question, you get excellent advice, you do the OPPOSITE..and then you cry. You will definitely see that the advice here was correct, eventually. As far as the forum being a nice place, it was.TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
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Maybe not the right place and o well if it isn't but I just wanted to thank f1 nut and the rest for there opinions when I bought my 9s, I bought a parasound 750a on top of the receiver, if I find a good 1500 or 2200 I would consider buying one and use the 750 for the center or somewhere else, been off for a while but had to say thanks.
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msCritter1 wrote: »Maybe not the right place and o well if it isn't but I just wanted to thank f1 nut and the rest for there opinions when I bought my 9s, I bought a parasound 750a on top of the receiver, if I find a good 1500 or 2200 I would consider buying one and use the 750 for the center or somewhere else, been off for a while but had to say thanks.
Probably better to start a different thread than to put it here, or add to your other posts. I take it your enjoying the additional parasound ?HT SYSTEM-
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