Rti 10

bbq
bbq Posts: 26
edited December 2008 in Speakers
The RTi10 was rated at 300w max and i want to know if it's the peak or continuous? i'm about getting the RTi10 for my Carver A-500X power Amp. i got a pair of JBL rated at 400w but couldn't handle my Parasound HCA-1500A. the power amp blew up the horn tweeters and a speaker below the horn tweeter i don't know what you guys call it by. 4 pieces of the 2 floor speakers were gone. the volume was not even close the half

my carver power amp rated at 250w/ch
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited November 2008
    Yeah, I am pretty sure 300W is max peak power on the 10's
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  • bbq
    bbq Posts: 26
    edited November 2008
    wutadumsn23 wrote: »
    Yeah, I am pretty sure 300W is max peak power on the 10's

    so continuous is around 150w ?
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  • TB Cruzer
    TB Cruzer Posts: 27
    edited November 2008
    My Sunfire hasn't bothered my RTi12s. I think you should be fine.
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  • MADGSF
    MADGSF Posts: 603
    edited November 2008
    I have not had any problems with my RTi-10s behind the amp in my sig. However I would be surprised if I have ever pushed them at a continuous 200 watts for any length of time. I don't think any type of listening would require that much constant power over a ling period of time. I think you will be fine.
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited December 2008
    I wouldn't worry about feeding them too much power.....my 8's do just fine with my Adcom and I really push them hard when the wifey's gone.:D
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited December 2008
    Here is a link to the RTi10 specs
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,119
    edited December 2008
    I have had my RTi10's hooked up to a lot more available wattage than that. Using Carver amps as well. So long as you have clean power and you are not amplifying distortion, you'll be golden.

    Under powering a speaker is far more detrimental than overpowering. Just keep in mind, when you hear distortion, TURN IT DOWN!!! With the Carver amp, you should be able to make your ears bleed before you reach the speaker's threshold of power. I'd also like to welcome you to Club Polk. ;)
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  • Eric W
    Eric W Posts: 556
    edited December 2008
    wutadumsn23 wrote: »
    Yeah, I am pretty sure 300W is max peak power on the 10's
    Not quite- we don't recommend our speakers by "peak" or "continuous" since it's EXTREMELY difficult to know exactly how much power is going to your speakers, unless you've got specialized test equipment and are running test tones. Music is very complex and highly dynamic (even very compressed material) and amplifiers also have peak power. That being said, the "continuous" rating of our speakers is lower than the "max amplifier recommended" rating but the peak is higher.

    So an amp 250 watts per channel will fall within recommended amps of the RTi10. Is is possible to still blow the speakers? Yes, depending on the volume and material going through them. As another poster said, if playing loud, keep a sharp ear out for distortion or signs of speaker distress.

    If loud is the OP's #1 goal, perhaps some PA type speakers should be considered. They're more efficient, are designed to play loud and project and will be more reliable than home gear (but won't sound as good).
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,119
    edited December 2008
    Eric Wong wrote: »
    ....As another poster said, if playing loud, keep a sharp ear out for distortion or signs of speaker distress.
    Eric, you can call me Tom. I'm not "just" another poster bro'. :eek:

    Sometimes I actually do know what I'm talking about. Sometimes, that is..... :p
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