nuxx Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Current Setup: Front Mains: RF-83 Center: RC-64 Surrounds: RF-5 Sub: RSW-12 Components: Pioneer Elite VSX-84TXSi, Panasonic 58" Plasma 1080p, PS3, Xbox360+HDDVD, Wii, HD Cable I was wondering what your thoughts were on my system, mainly if having tower speakers (RF-5s) as surrounds loses anything for the system, also that they are not the same series as the RF-83s and RC-64. Also I know this one has been covered, but how is it even worth the effort taking the 6th and 7th channel and "bi-amping" them with the 1st and 2nd to make "280 wpc" for the RF-83s? I've read too many posts about this, and nobody ever seems to have a straight answer one way or the others. Thanks, -Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuxx Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 Also, if I do not bi-amp, which amp is recommended for 3 x 250 output. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catharsis147 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 You don't really lose anything with towers as surrounds except space in your room. With that said, you have a pretty whip butt system, though the timbre matching of the RF-5's to the RF-83's and RC-64 may be off slightly, though that is up to your ears to decide. I don't know much about bi-amping, but I think you need an external crossover to properly gain from this effect. I am sure someone else will chime in with more info on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuxx Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 Yeah I would imagine it would be more crucial with the fronts / center. I've had the RF-5s and RC-64 running together for a while and couldn't really tell.. The RF-83s haven't gone in yet, just haven't had the time. Finally made some time to get the new stand in, and move all the AV gear over, so I'll put the speakers in tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 28, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 28, 2007 I too would like to learn more about the subject of bi-amping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuxx Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 Set it all up last night, using bi-amp setting through the Pioneer. I listened to 300 on Blu-Ray, Matrix HD-DVD, Nine Inch Nails Blu-Ray, Beatles Love DVD, Some MP3s, and Misc CDs. I was blown away with how well the RF-83s and RC-64 and even the RSW-12 blend together. The RF-5 surrounds might have to be turned up a bit, but seem to sound right and not distracting... just don't seem to have enough volume, but I didn't mess with the settings at all. The MP3s really sounded terrible, it's very easy to see all the highs and lows are cut out. Here's a quick picture from this morning (House is currently under a full remodel btw): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwock5 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Looks very nice, but might I suggest a giant area floor rug on that wooden floor in front of those speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_Dude Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Wow, PS3, XBOX 360, and a Wii.... Which one do you play most? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuxx Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 Actually none. I use the PS3 all the time to watch Blu Ray, only bought one game for it, played it for about 2 hours. Also the PS3 upsamples NTSC DVDs to 1080... Played the 360 a lot when it came out, now just watch HD-DVDs and PAL region DVDs on it. Wii lost it's charm after a few games :/ Actually I'm far too busy to play games anymore... I work way too much... trade off for being able to get nice things I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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