what wattage/channel is required to run these as rear surrounds in a 5.1 system. I currently have a yamaha vx-475
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The sp[eakers can handle from 20 - 150 watts. I run them with a Denon 1913 which puts out 90. They sound great.
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Def Tech's manual states 20 to 150 watts. Check your Yamaha's owners manual for your output.
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I use mainly the 5.1 mode, and switch to stereo 2 channel if I lis to music. of course they sound less complete than my big infinity boxes, but that's expected. The argument for the Yamaha is space and sound. We found it a serious improvement to the setup before with tv speakers only.
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hey handle 120 watts each so I'd have a pretty awesome surround sound system to drive into them. I bought a yoga mat and cut a bucket shape around the back of them to baffle the sound in my ceiling they sound awesome
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I can't really compare the new to the old however, I will say that they are an excellent choice for rear surround speakers in a 5.1 Home Theater setup. I have had several other rear surround speakers over the past few years and these for the money, are tough to beat. The build quality seems solid and there is good sound clarity. I have been very pleased with them so far.
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I just got the RF 82's too and paired them with the RS-52's. The RS-52's sound great with in the setup. These surrounds are like 2 bookshelves combined in a semi circle array. If you are willing to pay a little more for the 62's why not go for a little more power. I would say get a good center too at least RC-62 or above to make a good match.
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I always use 12AWG. I just bought 100' from Ebay that I really like because it is red and black. Get yourself some nice banana plugs too and you'll be hooked up sweet. I got those on Ebay too because the price was much better than anywhere else I looked. The items were all located in the US so shipping was fast. Happy listening! FYI, If you are going to bi-amp your speakers with the TX-NR616 you'll only get a 5.1 surround.
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I've owned these for almost 4 years and they are more than appropriate for a 5.1 surround. I've used them in a 7.2 surround system as rear high, front high, side high, and rear low. they deliver man. Buy em. You won't regret it.
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I use a Yamaha RX-V663 but any good amp should do. I run 7.1 so I got an amp that will do 7.1. If you are running 5.1, you won't need that.
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Yes they should work just fine! Mine are hooked up to a 110w/channel 7:1 surround receiver. Placement of the speakers are critical in getting the results so keep that in mind. Check the instructions for speaker placement on your receiver. Mine were hung and angled down to the listening area. Hope this helps.
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We used them as part of a system that we are building on so we do not have the full 5.1 system yet. We just have a Sony receiver so I would say whatever suits your style and needs best.
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I have a 7.1 receiver with 75 watts RMS per channel that works fine and has plenty of volume. These are base reflex (unsealed) speakers which are more efficient vs acoustic suspension speakers (sealed).
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I use them as my rear speakers and have a good pre-amp and 460 watt amp feeding them. They will rumble really well and makes it very movie theatre like experience. My front speakers are much more refined and clearer on speech. You will need separate amps because the EQ is configured between the pre and amp.
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These Yamaha speakers connect to a amplifier with standard speaker cable. 60 watts per channel should be fine.
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They definitely would work but might be overkill as rear surrounds. Especially if you are also running a subwoofer.
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These will work fine with any receiver. Mine sound great with my Yamaha in a 5.1 system with SACD. Mine are rear speakers with JBL bookshelf for the front and a Yamaha powered sub-woofer. My room is 12 x14.
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Basic answer - No. I believe this unit is designed to function just with its own 2 speakers in "stereo" mode. There is no mention of surround sound such as 5.1 or 7.1 that I could find. You might try a "parallel" hook-up with the amp outputs going to both the Yamaha speakers and the appropriate left or right channels of your wall mount speakers - BUT - be careful to verify that the combined loads / impedances, etc are ok (see specs section of Yamaha owners manual & specs for your wall speakers) or you might damage the amps and all the speakers involved. Also this would only give you more stereo output with all the speakers, not 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. Try your Yamaha with just its own speakers and turn up the volume a little - this might work ok for you without the wall speakers. Regards, John
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75w will do great on these! mine are about that and they have a very clear strong sound at all frequencies. I have 4 and they vibrate my rear view mirror a little bit even.