Hz setup for 4 - RTI8, 1-CSI5, 1-PSW505

[ahtze]

Hello, I just complete my HT system. Now I have a Onkyo TX-SR607, 4 units of RTI8, 1 -csi5 and a PSW505 subwoofer.

What hz should I put for them?

When I use my Onkyo TX-SR607 to calibrate the sound. It gives Full band for Front and center, 40hz for surround.


What are those 40hz ,80hz , full band mean? Should I put full band for front?

Any ideas?

Thanks

[xcapri79]

Welcome to Club Polk.

As a starting point, it is generally recommended to set all your speakers to small and set your LFE cutoff at 80Hz. You can adjust the settings to suit, but those settings work for most situations.

Your CSi5 and RTi8 speakers are not really full band since they do not have a woofer that goes really low.
I have these speakers myself including the PSW505 subwoofer.The RTi8's work well for HT.
Good luck with your system.

[ahtze]

Hello, My Onkyo TX-SR607 doesn't have small, it has hz to 200hz and full band.

What does small mean? How to set speakers only use high hz but not using low hz?

[GZ]

Go into the speaker set up menu on your Onkyo, that's where you can select small or large for speakers.
Because you're using a sub you want to set the RTI8s and CSi5 to small. FYI, it doesn't have anything to do with the physical size of the speakers.

[ahtze]

Hello, I really don't see there's option where I can select Small or large for the speakers in the speakers settings. It only shows hz.

[xcapri79]

I'll have to download the specific manual to find it.
I have a number of Pioneer receivers and an Onkyo TX-SR506 for my computer.
All those receivers have a "small" setting for the speakers.
It is under "Sp Config" on my Onkyo there are settings for Front, Center, Surround, and SurrBack.

[xcapri79]

Ok, I looked at the manual for your TX-SR607.
The settings are on Page 70 and as you said, there is no small setting and each speaker group needs to be set individually.
In that case, I would recommend that you set all your speakers to 80Hz.
This would be equivalent to the "small" and 80Hz crossover setting for other receivers.
The following is a link to a good article on the subject.
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/128214.html

[ahtze]

thanks

[xcapri79]

You are welcome. I hope you are enjoying your system with a good movie.

[ahtze]

I really enjoy my HT system. I just watch Drag me to hell and it scared the hell out of me and my bro. We love it so much although the movie doesn't have much meaning just super scary with 5.1 Polk sounds :) Love Polk!

[mac2403]

I just ordered a CSi 5 to use with my RM speakers (left from my functionally obsolete RMDS 1 system, a $2700 theater in a box system) Will my new CSi 5 center channel speaker work well with my old Polk RM speakers?

My old center channel had a blown tweeter, leading me to replace rather than repair it. This is the 2nd of the 5 speakers to fail, and there is some question if 1 or more of the others are failing too.

What would be a good choice for new left and right speaker to blend with the CSi 5? If I replace the left and right, I am hopeful the current RM speakers will be OK for my two rear speakers.

What are your thoughts and opinions on how I should proceed.

Recently purchased an Onkyo 807 A/V receiver and Hsu VTF-2 MK3

Jim

[inson71]

Not to get off topic, but to answer Mac2403's question. You will want to find something from the Rti line. Rti8, Rti10, and Rti12 are floorstanders that would match the CSI5 perfectly. Rti4 and Rti6 are bookshelfs that would match you center. If you can't find any of those, try the current RtiA line.

[xcapri79]

I just ordered a CSi 5 to use with my RM speakers (left from my functionally obsolete RMDS 1 system, a $2700 theater in a box system) Will my new CSi 5 center channel speaker work well with my old Polk RM speakers?

My old center channel had a blown tweeter, leading me to replace rather than repair it. This is the 2nd of the 5 speakers to fail, and there is some question if 1 or more of the others are failing too.

What would be a good choice for new left and right speaker to blend with the CSi 5? If I replace the left and right, I am hopeful the current RM speakers will be OK for my two rear speakers.

What are your thoughts and opinions on how I should proceed.

Recently purchased an Onkyo 807 A/V receiver and Hsu VTF-2 MK3

Jim

Welcome to Club Polk. I suggest looking on the Polk Direct on ebay site for a pair of RTi8, RTi10 or RTi12 speakers.
I just received a pair of RTi12's today and I have several pairs of RTi8's. They make very good home theater speakers and are much better than the RM series. I like the RM's as computer or small bedroom speakers.

[jchjchjch2]

mac2403,

I just recently bought the Rti8s from Polk Direct, which set me back about $400 (shipping, handling, and tax included). They're refurbished, but they sound and look great...as if they were brand new. You can get the new Rti8s, which are the Rti A9s, for double the price if you got the dough.

I have the Onyko 607 and they match the Rti8s, in addition to the CSi3, Rti4s, and PSW, rather nicely. Like previous Polkies have expressed, stick with the Rti line, especially if you already have an Rti center. Keep it flush, and I'm sure you'll be happy. With this being said, I'm sure the RMs in the rear will be just fine.

[C'VILLE]

mac2403,

Sent you a PM, but not sure if PM is working. I have a pair of Cherry RTI10 speakers available for sale. They have never been used and only taken out of box to take pictures. They are back in their original boxes and packaging.

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Polk RTI10 Cherry Standing Speakers
Polk PSW505 Subwoofer (sold it)
Polk CSI5 Cherry Center Speaker (sold it)
Polk FXI5 Rear Speakers (sold them)
Denon AVR3806 A/V Receiver (trying to sell it)

[Bernal]

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http://www.dolby.com/uploadedFiles/zz-_Shared_Assets/English_PDFs/Professional/38_LFE.pdf

[mac2403]

Many thanxx for all your input on my first post here. As I just bought the Onkyo 807 and a new HSU sub and the CSi 5 center channel, I decided on the RTi 12 towers due to a great price as a close-out model. I will use my old RM satellite speakers left from my RMDS-1 system for the rear surrounds and for height speakers the new Onkyo supports.

Chad Billheimer will be here next week to do an ISF calibration on my 60" Sony SXRD HDTV. He is also an expert at audio too, so I will have him do the final set-up and equalization on my new surround system.

I have been a serious audio hobbyist since my early thirties and I still have enthusiasm for all things audio and video today as I near my 79th birthday.

Jim