What speakers next?

[jack200k]

Hi all,
First post....

Currently I have RTI8s with a psw505 sub hooked to each for my main speakers and really like the way they sound. I listen to a lot of 2 channel as well they get a lot of HT use. I was planning on moving them to the back of my HT and replacing them. After some digging around I found that the RTI10s are not very good for 2 channel listening. So I figured I would go with RTI12s.

Currently I have a Panasonic SA-XR55 reciever. Which puts out 100 watts per channel. I have heard the 12s need far more power than the 8s. Is this enough power for the 12s or am I looking at getting an amp?

My other option is to just get another set of 8s. I am on a budget so that is why I am going with the RTI series as I can get them on clearance at different outlets.

I am also considering the Axiom M60 v2. I can source them locally as I am in Ontario, Canada.

[Ricardo]

Unless you plan to upgrade your receiver or get an amp, I would stick with the RTi8's. Actually four RTi8's might be too much for that receiver. If you are happy with how the 8's sound, just get a pair of smaller speakers for your rear (RTi4 or Fxi3).

Welcome!

[jack200k]

An amp is a possibility. Is there something decent I can get in the 100s of $ as opposed to the ones I am seeing in the 1000s of $$$$$?

[Ricardo]

Absolutely; if you are willing to buy in the used market (most of us do), you can get a nice 2 channel, or even multichannel for a lot less that $1,000. Check the flea market here or audiogon.com

[BigMac]

Your receiver will power either set of speakers BUT you will not be able to get the speakers full sound potential. Your current speakers ask for 20-250wpc and the RTi12s ask for double the power, 50-500wpc. With your current setup if you add the 12s your receiver is going to run out of power pretty fast.

Unless you plan to upgrade your receiver or get an amp, I would stick with the RTi8's. Actually four RTi8's might be too much for that receiver. If you are happy with how the 8's sound, just get a pair of smaller speakers for your rear (RTi4 or Fxi3).

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Also, I thought this might be of "some interest" to you.

http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/i...?topic=21634.0