So I have the onkyo 818 with the rti12 fronts (bi amped) and I have the rti5 as my center. However, I haven't seen enough power pushed through the 12's . I mean when I'm listening to music all I hear is the center (well I guess that's supposed to happen because I put it to Music THX). But even so the rti12's are pretty quiet (woofers aren't getting pushed). And I believe that an emotiva amp powering the rti woofers > my BIC F12.
But my question is, if I'm using this for 80% music and 20% HT. Should I get the XPA - 2? Or the XPA - 3? I mean I feel as if the center channel is loud enough. I just want to power those fronts. Sorry for being vague, no idea what to do.
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EDIT - After doing research people seem to be pushing to get the XPA - 5... But I question. My receiver already pushes out 135 watt, will 200 be an improvement vs 300? (Trying to justify cost for XPA 2 + XPA 3 hahaha, but... better half probably a no go).
Also.. Bi amp from receiver vs bridging with amp?
Edited by APhamX - 1/3/13 at 1:37am
But my question is, if I'm using this for 80% music and 20% HT. Should I get the XPA - 2? Or the XPA - 3? I mean I feel as if the center channel is loud enough. I just want to power those fronts. Sorry for being vague, no idea what to do.
Setup Picture
EDIT - After doing research people seem to be pushing to get the XPA - 5... But I question. My receiver already pushes out 135 watt, will 200 be an improvement vs 300? (Trying to justify cost for XPA 2 + XPA 3 hahaha, but... better half probably a no go).
Also.. Bi amp from receiver vs bridging with amp?
Edited by APhamX - 1/3/13 at 1:37am
