Which amplifier would you recommend for these amazing speakers? I just ordered 20W amp on amazon but I am not sure it is powerful enough.
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An under-powered amp like that is a poor idea. The reason is distortion creates harmonics and harmonics kill tweeters.If you go with an inadequate amp like the Lepai, be careful not to drive it into distortion or you'll have three pieces of junk instead of one.
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I use a Lepai LP-2020A+ with mine and it sounds pretty good in my opinion. You get a little distortion at very high levels but that is only at extreme volumes.
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I'm no Tech, but I've spent WAY too much time researching this stuff. My understanding is that you never want to "under-power" your speakers. Remember, amps not only "put out" power, but speakers also "PULL IN" power. You should use an amp that puts out at least the same power (per channel) than your speakers are rated for. I believe these are rated at 85 watts, so your amp should be as close to 85 watts per channel as possible. In fact, many experts recommend using an amp that puts out at least 25-50% MORE power than your speakers are rated at. This way, you never have to CRANK the volume to get the cleanest, crispest sound your speakers are capable of without pushing them too hard. If I'm wrong, someone tell me why? I'm no Tech, but I've spent WAY too much time researching this stuff. My understanding is that you never want to "under-power" your speakers. Remember, amps not only "put out" power, but speakers also "PULL IN" power. You should use an amp that puts out at least the same power (per channel) than your speakers are rated for. I believe these are rated at 85 watts, so your amp should be as close to 85 watts per channel as possible. In fact, many experts recommend using an amp that puts out at least 25-50% MORE power than your speakers are rated at. This way, you... » Read More I'm no Tech, but I've spent WAY too much time researching this stuff. My understanding is that you never want to "under-power" your speakers. Remember, amps not only "put out" power, but speakers also "PULL IN" power. You should use an amp that puts out at least the same power (per channel) than your speakers are rated for. I believe these are rated at 85 watts, so your amp should be as close to 85 watts per channel as possible. In fact, many experts recommend using an amp that puts out at least 25-50% MORE power than your speakers are rated at. This way, you never have to CRANK the volume to get the cleanest, crispest sound your speakers are capable of without pushing them too hard. If I'm wrong, someone tell me why? « Show Less
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The Lepai is a dandy small amp for a small room, but a more robust amp with higher power will do these speakers far more justice. I'm running mine on a 100 watt per channel receiver. I don't need all that power, but keeping some headroom is generally good. I reccommend at least 50 watts per channel to take advantage of what these speakers have to offer. Be sure to observe RMS (true) wattage instead of peak wattage like some products sold here (Pyle) are rated in.
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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.
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I think the match is acceptable... At the same time a more powerful amp will sure do better. I was hoping for more "umph". Im going to try the speakers with a more powerful amp to see if theres any difference.
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I purchased the "Dual LU43PB" indoor/outdoor speakers to go with this amp. They work well and relatively inexpensive. They are currently available at Amazon for the price of $38.85. The 40 watts is ample to fill the room with audio without breaking the windows. Hope this info is some help. Les----
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I with Jill, spend a few hundred on a modern amp and you'll be happy. I'm running an older Yamaha amp that I spent a few hundred on about 5 years ago and it will turn up very loud. If you are looking for BOOM in your system buy one of the BIC 12" powered subwoofers as well. In my opinion a powered subwoofer is a must.
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These speakers are very high wattage and will work well with any stronger, quality amplifier!... EQ'd properly, these speakers sound awesome!!! (Watch the "low end")!!! If you need "bass", ad "subs!...
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I would think that amp would work fine. It's on the lower end for power output, but not much below the hybrid tube amp I use....and they sound great for me. The speakers are rated for amps with output between 10 watts, and 125 watts.
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Dear John,Great integrated amp and bookshelf speakers. I like the way you think! This will be an excellent match. Please let me know if I can be of any additional assistance.Regards,Eric CohenWorld Wide Stereo
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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. Of course if the Low Frequency Driver is damaged, obviously it was defective.
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Not to hear sound, but getting speakers like this is definitely best with an amplifer. I recommend 50-60Wrms to each side (with HPF around 90 hz) for optimal preformance.
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I can get you an amplifier for those speakers. I'll be happy to help you if you want me to. Email me back and we'll talk directly (not through the amazon web site) Thanks
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I have a Yamaha with 120 watts per channel. That seems like plenty of power.I don't know if I'd use less than 80. Good speakers for the money
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It will produce sound, the quality will be questionable tho. I put 150w rms to mine and they sound amazing. Between 100w-200w would be ideal IMO. The more CLEAN power that you give them, the better they'll sound.
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You do not have to have an amplifier on these but if you want to truly experience what these speakers have to offer I would highly recommend a minimum of 50 - 75 watts to each speaker or channel. For optimum sound I would recommend 110 watts per channel, it does make a huge difference in sound quality and clarity.
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Oh heck yeah, without a problem. I'm running a Pyle 3000 Watt amp & their taking it all just fine. I strongly recommend these speakers. I couldn't be happier.
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No additional amp, just the 16 watt per channel amp in the stock stereo I bought. The sub-woofer output of the stereo would not work with speakers this small, so if that is your intent, you'll want much bigger speakers.
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2000 w is absolute peak power which is sort of missleading. You rateings are usally RMS,PROGRAM and peak.this amp hits peak and youll be in trouble because it will be clipping.Alot of distortion happens at clipping and that's what destroys speakers. 150w per channel rms is good for your speakers because then you just idle amp which adds up to clean sound. Start out at 1 quarter and careful what you pre amp it with. Thirty years a wanna be rock star and sound man. To old for 70s 80s hairvband lycra! Lol!!