My onkyo is rated 130 watts,but if i get these they would be r+l surround only..are these ok to use in this scenario? thanks!
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Are you asking if these are OK to use with a 130 watt amp as the only speakers, without a Sub or a center channel? My answer would be "yes" but you don't want to crank it up all the way. However, because Klipsch speakers tend to be more efficient, you probably wouldn't want to pump the maximum watts into these speakers because it would be too loud, unless you are into REALLY load music. I wouldn't worry so much about the amp rating, I would be more worried about the balanced sound output. I would find a subwoofer of some type to add to these for a balanced sound. They are great down to about 100 Hz, below that they fall off pretty fast. But, if you're not into bass, then they will do fine alone. Are you asking if these are OK to use with a 130 watt amp as the only speakers, without a Sub or a center channel? My answer would be "yes" but you don't want to crank it up all the way. However, because Klipsch speakers tend to be more efficient, you probably wouldn't want to pump the maximum watts into these speakers because it would be too loud, unless you are into REALLY load music. I wouldn't worry so much about the amp rating, I would be more worried about the balanced sound output. I would find a subwoofer of some type to add to these for a balanced sound. They are great... » Read More Are you asking if these are OK to use with a 130 watt amp as the only speakers, without a Sub or a center channel? My answer would be "yes" but you don't want to crank it up all the way. However, because Klipsch speakers tend to be more efficient, you probably wouldn't want to pump the maximum watts into these speakers because it would be too loud, unless you are into REALLY load music. I wouldn't worry so much about the amp rating, I would be more worried about the balanced sound output. I would find a subwoofer of some type to add to these for a balanced sound. They are great down to about 100 Hz, below that they fall off pretty fast. But, if you're not into bass, then they will do fine alone. « Show Less
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Are you asking if these are OK to use with a 130 watt amp as the only speakers, without a Sub or a center channel? My answer would be "yes" but you don't want to crank it up all the way. However, because Klipsch speakers tend to be more efficient, you probably wouldn't want to pump the maximum watts into these speakers because it would be too loud, unless you are into REALLY load music. I wouldn't worry so much about the amp rating, I would be more worried about the balanced sound output. I would find a subwoofer of some type to add to these for a balanced sound. They are great down to about 100 Hz, below that they fall off pretty fast. But, if you're not into bass, then they will do fine alone.
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Yes, you could use these on a 2 channel receiver. I have a Onkyo 7.1 receiver 5 series and I am amazed by the sound of these speakers. I plan to upgrade to a Denon or another Onkyo to get more power out the speakers. I would say at least 100 watts per channel I am only at 85 watts per channel.
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Never tried with Onkyo. Only with Logitech, Bose, Sony and Phillips and I had good results in all of them.
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hard to say. I run them on marantz sr6005... which is a bit more powerful (100W)... however, according the manufacturer specs (polk audio), they would run with an amplifier 20-200W...
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I don t understand this comment! Have you set them up? I have had them for seven months and they work fine. You need a receiver with adequate power. The speakers are attached to a receiver not a TV.
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Susan, I originally bought a pair with the sub woofer. I then wanted to do a 5.1 home theather and added another pair without the sub woofer. I am using an Onkyo TX-NR414. Works great!
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In answer to your question. The Onkyo TX-NR828 is rated 130 watts per channel @ 8 ohms, so you would have to connect to speakers that can handle that wattage. The NR828 does have a preamp. output (to another amplifier ) if extra speakers are needed beyond the 7.2 configuration. The only comment I can make about your room size is, my 7.2 setup is in a 15'x15' room and has plenty of volume/power to spare. I would recommend downloading the instruction manual from the ONKYO website for various speaker setup configurations, and specifications, along with a ton of information about this unit. Hope this helps you. Enjoy your quest. In answer to your question. The Onkyo TX-NR828 is rated 130 watts per channel @ 8 ohms, so you would have to connect to speakers that can handle that wattage. The NR828 does have a preamp. output (to another amplifier ) if extra speakers are needed beyond the 7.2 configuration. The only comment I can make about your room size is, my 7.2 setup is in a 15'x15' room and has plenty of volume/power to spare. I would recommend downloading the instruction manual from the ONKYO website for various speaker setup configurations, and specifications, along with a ton of information about this unit.... » Read More In answer to your question. The Onkyo TX-NR828 is rated 130 watts per channel @ 8 ohms, so you would have to connect to speakers that can handle that wattage. The NR828 does have a preamp. output (to another amplifier ) if extra speakers are needed beyond the 7.2 configuration. The only comment I can make about your room size is, my 7.2 setup is in a 15'x15' room and has plenty of volume/power to spare. I would recommend downloading the instruction manual from the ONKYO website for various speaker setup configurations, and specifications, along with a ton of information about this unit. Hope this helps you. Enjoy your quest. « Show Less
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Yes, they will work fine with that system and will be able to handle the power. I believe they would be a great addition to your surround system. I simply love the ones I purchased and have had no problems what so ever.
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My speakers are rated at 125W and I have not had any issues. Even at fairly high volume my speakers sound great. Higher power generally equates to better sound and less distortion so you are probably less likely to "blow up" your speakers with this receiver.
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Yes i have hooked them to a 4 channel amplifier 85W RMS ,they sound ok..but cannot take much of bass.so i have kept the gain to a nominal peak,and yes i have kept them on a mid range quality.Hope this helps.
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I have an Onkyo 7.2 system and I use these for my back speakers. They work great. Though they're probably over kill for the size of the room.
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I think that would be enough. The first stereo I had mine hooked up to was 100 watts/channel and they sounded fine. The main thing is to have the tape in/out or equalizer connections for the processor.
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Polk Audio claims 500 Watt power capacity for these speakers. From a personal perspective I have a Polk Audio 9.2 system including the RTi A9s powered by an Onkyo TX-NR5008 9.2-Channel Network Home Theater Receiver in a fairly large theater room. I push these speakers hard, very hard, especially from our Oppo blu-ray player. The Onkyo's output is 145 Watts per channel. The RTi A9s are a solid performer and have been able to handle anything I've been able to throw at them exceptionally well.
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They are great! Speaker's, just do blast them. Because they might not be.strong, to handle the power of your receiver. But as far as being the main speaker's, to your surround system grest.
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They will sound very good---not to expect the sound to fill a concert hall--using four of these for your channels will be fantastic--or a two channael receiver like you said "vintage"---I uses mine as rear speakers for my Onkyo. Hope this helps.
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My receiver has had no problems. They produce about 140 watts. Sounds like your speakers can handle a lot more. Look for a bigger amp!
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Good question...I have mines up top too, it does not sound bad. What receiver or amplifier are you using or how many watts per channel?I have an Onkyo 80 watts per channel and it sounds pretty good but I am in the process of getting the Onkyo 828.Check your settings, db