Will a vintage Pioneer SX450 15 WPC amp power these? Thank You.
82492
My comment is that I agree that underpowered receivers or amps will easily damage your speakers. I learned the hard way when I was a teenager 25 years ago and the receivers I used then blew tweeters. Then I bought a Carver amp and felt the difference. At this time, I have Carver amps driving L/R/C/Sub Channels on my system. It is safer to have a 250RMS Watts per channel amp than a 40watt receiver.
82493
According to Polk's website they recommend at least 20 watts per speaker...ElectricalTotal Frequency Response 50Hz-27kHz Upper -3dB Limit 26 kHzLower -3dB Limit 60 HzNominal Impedance 8 ohmsEfficiency 89 dBCrossoverTweeter/midrangeCrossover Frequency 1.9 kHzRecommended Amplifier Power 20-125 watts per channelInputs Dual 5-way binding posts
82494
If you go to the Pold audio web site, http://www.polkaudio.com/products/rtia1 , you find the recommended amp is 20-125 watrs per channel, so your amp is a little weak. I would recommend something over 50 wpc.
82495
late answer - depends on a couple things - size of room and loudness desired - a 150 sq ft room ( 10 x 15 ft )with 8 ft ceiling at ' average' loudness, I'd say no problem. a 15 x 20 ft room at ' rock' levels might be a stretch... but then 5 inch bass isn't the right speaker for big rooms or loud anyway.
82496
According to Polk's website they recommend at least 20 watts per speaker... Electrical Total Frequency Response 50Hz-27kHz Upper -3dB Limit 26 kHz Lower -3dB Limit 60 Hz Nominal Impedance 8 ohms Efficiency 89 dB Crossover Tweeter/midrange Crossover Frequency 1.9 kHz Recommended Amplifier Power 20-125 watts per channel Inputs Dual 5-way binding posts
1889085
I have used a midle of the road pioneer and yamaha recever to power mine without an ext amp. They work fine that way, aprox 100 wt per chanel. Mine are used as front chanels and work great in 7.1 system. Hope this has helped and need anything else let me know.
979623
I don't know why it wouldn't. I think that receiver has more than enough power and these speakers are pretty rugged. I'm driving 2 of them with an old NAD 50-watt hybrid amp.
2209334
Check the pre- amp output power level to be high enough for the minimum required input power level for the powered speakers. Should work.
1391922
Hooked up at 2 ohms this amp would definitely run them, at 4 it powers my 2 15" pioneers no problem at 700 each
93890
This amp should power what you have listed. I push 2 sets of pioneer components 6.5 and 2-12 inch pioneer subs in a box with no problem. I did not do install myself had done professionally so I'm not exactly sure how amp is tuned but its the only one in vehicle and system sounds good!
1357208
Yes and no. Of it will power them... any amp would...woulol your subs like it...nope
1220679
They should work, altho I haven't tried to do it. I can't find any label on mine indicating impedance or voltage rating but a TV isn't likely to put out enough power to damage them, which is the main consideration, so hook them up and try them out. In general, any amp can drive any speaker, the main consideration is that the amp may be capable of putting out enough power to burn out the speaker. However your TV may need a special connector rather than use just two bare wires.
1545696
No they're passive - no onboard amplification, so you'll need a receiver or pre/power amp combo to drive them. The BIC Acoustech's are very efficient and need maybe only 10 watts per channel to power them.
1648690
These are passive speakers. They do not have a built in amplifier. You will need a outside amplifier. I am using an older pioneer stereo amplifier to power the speakers.
893865
Thanks for your question. Your vintage Marantz is a wonderful amplifier. It will power these just fine. Just remember that 30 watts has it's limitations, but absolutely. This is a fantastic sounding speaker. World Wide Stereo is 35 years old and a very proud Polk dealer.
1370426
There are around 75 watts a piece. Don't hook them to a 100 watt amp they will blow. And they wont run off a pioneer CD player not enough wattts. I recommend you hook them up to a 50 watt amp. And u will be good. They are very clear.
1045446
Hank 51 and Thomas H. are correct, and I wholeheartedly agree with their comments. I've used mine as well with a high-powered vintage Quad (British manufacturer) amp, and they sound great. Just watch the volume level, as these guys have already stated.
1935209
I'm not familiar with those speakers but since this amp is 120w and the speakers are 120w as well they'll work great. Just don't put the volume at max, just little by little. I have 2 90w monitors and it sounds great half volume. This amp came only with the power cord and no audio cable. I bought them here for like $3 dollars. Good luck
2182490
Should work, then again I only have them pushing 500W and the gain is on 1/4.
2150596
At 8 ohms, the TP30 only puts out around 10 WPC. The Mission 700 specs call for a minimum amplifier power of 15 WPC. I am running my TP30 with a pair of Pioneer SP-BS22-LR which are rated at 6 ohms with only 85 dB sensitivity, meaning they need power to really be driven well. Not sure of the minimum power for the Pioneers, but they sound fantastic with this amp, so you may be OK, seeing that the minimum power is close. A budget speaker that's known to work with the TP30 would be something like the Micca MB42, or even cheaper, the Dayton Audio B652. Both review pretty well for budget loudspeakers, although, I would recommend going with a higher quality speaker like the Pioneer or the Micca as it will make all the difference in getting the most out of the amp. Of course, you could always try the Mission speakers with it first, and see what the sound is like. However you go, best of luck and happy listening!
1907911
You must run these speakers through a receiver. I have an inexpensive Pioneer 5.1 Receiver and I really like the sound from these speakers. Your TV will not power this speaker system.