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Post by wvrick on Feb 9, 2017 18:50:38 GMT -5
Hello, I realized my Yamaha RX-A550 was not driving my RBH R55ti towers, RBH R56tci nor the matching surrounds. The output is only 80 per channel but in real life I doubt it is even close to that. I ordered a MC700 and XPA-5 gen 3. That should drive these babies. Any input is welcomed.
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Post by hemster on Feb 9, 2017 18:58:04 GMT -5
Hello, I realized my Yamaha RX-A550 was not driving my RBH R55ti towers, RBH R56tci nor the matching surrounds. The output is only 80 per channel but in real life I doubt it is even close to that. I ordered a MC700 and XPA-5 gen 3. That should drive these babies. Any input is welcomed. You'll be pleasantly surprised. The XPA-5 is a real workhorse and will make your towers sing. |
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Post by wvrick on Feb 9, 2017 19:20:37 GMT -5
I believe I have had the speakers for a year and I don't think I have ever heard them. I think the Yamaha is so underpowered it isn't even driving them. They need 50W to drive them and can handle up to 250W so the new amp will probably amaze me. People have told me they are great speakers but you can't prove it by me.
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Post by LCSeminole on Feb 9, 2017 19:25:48 GMT -5
Your RBH towers, from the specs I just read on their website, like Hemster posted, will sing with the power that the XPA-5 can provide. I've never heard of or listened to the RBH's, but I must say if the R55Ti's sound as good as they look, I bet they sound great. Oh yeah, welcome to the Lounge from a fellow West Virginian. I grew up in St. Albans and moved to Central Florida after high school. If you have any more questions, we're here for you.  |
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Post by mountain on Feb 9, 2017 19:26:31 GMT -5
Enjoy, go Mountaineers!
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Post by wvrick on Feb 9, 2017 19:37:39 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. I really appreciate your help. I have been away from really listening to a system for 25 years. Everyone in the home watched TV and I read so I didn't pay attention. Now I'm alone I decided to get back into my old passion for sound. I didn't even know the system was weak until a month ago. I did research and bought what I think are good speakers but figured any receiver was good enough for the TV heads. They really could have cared less as long as there was sound. My research indicated Emotiva is a great bang for the buck. Can't wait until they ship.
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Post by ÈlTwo on Feb 10, 2017 8:44:08 GMT -5
Welcome to the Lounge!
Sorry couldn't say hello yesterday, too busy dealing with the snow.
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Post by mountain on Feb 10, 2017 8:54:40 GMT -5
Yes, welcome, I also grew up in St. Albans, WV and still go there weekly. I now reside in Beckley. I moved from a more powerful Yamaha reciever (120 watts measured with 2 channels driven) to my current setup (see sig). I believe you will definetly like your new gear and improvement in sound quality. Again, enjoy!
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Post by bluemeanies on Feb 10, 2017 8:56:38 GMT -5
Hello West Virginia...welcome!
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Post by geebo on Feb 10, 2017 9:57:16 GMT -5
Welcome to the Lounge. Enjoy the new gear!
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Post by mshump on Feb 10, 2017 10:54:43 GMT -5
Welcome to the lounge ! Enjoy the new gear !
Mark
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Post by wvrick on Feb 11, 2017 18:47:24 GMT -5
I upgrade to the XMC-1. The more I thought about it the more I wanted it.
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Post by LCSeminole on Feb 11, 2017 21:57:32 GMT -5
I upgrade to the XMC-1. The more I thought about it the more I wanted it. Good move, you'll be amazed with the results Dirac will bring to your room. |
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