which amp would you recommend for these speakers? i ve a yamaha receiver RX-667 and surround sound speakers, wanted to add these speakers to my system, adding amps and if so which would you recommend
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I put a Pioneer Elite vsx-33 in my cart and just waited, the price dropped on this reciever from 700.00 to 500.00 - because one dealer was blowing out his last 6 units to make way for new models - I couldnt be more pleased - and these speakers sound great - I don't believe there is a nickels worth of difference between these and the tsi500's - and at 400.00 for a pair - WOW! I am currently getting ready to replace my surrounds and center to this same type speaker... K
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I just got the Emotiva XPA-5 to drive M70 fronts, CS2 center, and M60 surrounds. The difference over my Onkyo TX-NR808 is quite amazing! If you're on a budget the XPA-5 is a good choice. If you have a lot more to spend I'd look at Adcom, Sunfire, and Parasound equipment. I haven't listened to them but from what I've read you won't be let down.I still think the Emotiva XPA-5 is one of the most underrated products on the market. For the money, it's an excellent option. 5 year warranty gives peace of mind.
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These speakers require a separate amplifier. I use them as surrounds in my system and they have served me well.
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KPC, definitely get an amp. If you're not going to amp these speakers don't get them. With an amp they'll put out boat loads of lows and highs. So much that I disconnected my pillar tweeters. I installed them on a 2013 F150 super crew and they're amazing. I have no regrets installing them. You can always go back and add pillar tweeters, but I don't think you'll need them. Thanks, Jeff.
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I have sold the house I put these in but they are great sounding speakers . I suggest you verify via Yamaha website if the rated wattage is a concern. I am putting Yamaha in at the new house but a different style due to mounting arrangment
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Kevin, I could not give you a professional opinion on that question because I've made comparison to my Yamaha speakers using a 450 watt amp. I have a 2000 watt VocoPro amp that I may test with them this weekend to give you an ideal of how I think they sound. Is that okay?
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Your higher end speaker manufacturers match and balance the speaker drivers and sizes for optimized sound between speakers. So, ideally, matching is better. For me, a lover of good sound, with few coins, you get what you can when presented on sale. I have the Klipsch RC-42 II center speaker, Wharfedale Diamond 10.4 side speakers and the 8" Yamaha sub that came with my Yamaha receiver. I've tweaked the crossovers, distance and volume settings and really love what I hear. When working with good quality speakers and a good amp, you can't go too far wrong!
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I think they would sound awesome with a tube amp, the speakers produce 92db with 1 watt of sound. That and tube amps have better bass response than semiconductor amps.
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Let me add one other thing. Kicker under rates there amps. You will get a bench test card with yours. It will tell you the real power of the amp. Mine is a 1500w, but benched at 1723w. To much power can cause distortion and blow your speakers even if you keep it turned down. Too little and you get bad sound and overdrive your amp. If your subs are rated at 750w @ 2 Ohms and you have two then 1500w is what you want. So keep that in mind. Also remember you want your amp to always do the work for you. So keep the base on your head unit at 0. Then mess around with the EQ on the head unit and the frequency on the amp. Gain can be your enemy if you have really good pre-amps. So you shouldn't have to turn it up a lot. My recommendation if your not experienced is once everything is installed take it to a place that does it all the time and have them fine tune it.
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I don't see that being a problem. But I have never tried to run any speakers with that impedance. I did a little research and found this sentence in a post:"Marantz doesn't officially rate their receivers for 4ohms either, but they do just fine with 4ohm speakers. Marantz reps will tell you that its OK with most speakers. A lot of Yamaha receivers are rated for 4ohms, so the 667 would be another option at the $500 price point." I found this on: http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=162749Good luck!
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This speaker system is an excellent buy for the price and it would definitely solve you problem. The sub has it's own amp for power and has output for (i think) 2 speakers but I did not use this because I had receiver. I would recommend using the speakers with a receiver for best results.
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That is pushing the speakers to the limit and some, but you might maybe be ok playing them on one channel with the amp a little less than half way on the max control volume on amplifier. See if there is any distortion, with receiver or mixer half way up, if so you need smaller amp or speakers at least 200 watts rms. At 50 watts rms you only tipically looking at 25 continuess watts a speaker. Rms is the max the can handle before the amp clips or speakers blow visa versa.
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Thats like asking MaryAnn or Ginger. I am using a Sony HiRes Amp and they sound fantastic. Any good quality piece of kit will let these great speakers sound good. It's a choice of your taste and wallet.
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I have the Yamaha RX-A830 that I'm running with four of the Infinity Reference R162s. I added the XPA-200 for the front pair - it makes a noticeable difference. There was definitely a lot of tweaking involved, you need to devote time to adjusting the settings to meet your preferences. That said, if you are deciding between a power-amp and a subwoofer, I would suggest getting a subwoofer. I got the XPA-200 then added a sub. The XPA made a big difference, the sub made a larger difference. Between the RX-V663 and the R162s, you have a solid foundation for a good system - if you're comfortable devoting more capital, then I think you'll be happy with the investment in a sub and/or a power amp. As far as power amps go, I found the XPA-200 to be the best value for new products, though I'm intrigued to hear others' thoughts. I am a very happy customer.
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I sold the speakers did not like how they sound...... get some KEF, Monitor Audio, Wharfedale any British or Canadian you will be very happyFor amp not idea about Yamaha..... I use NAD, Cambridge Audio,,,,,,
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I have small in wall speakers in my house. They sound great, but I also Have a zone2 with old yamaha floor speakers that sound equaly good. Get the best you can afford. I also have an Epik 2x15 empire sub. Best purchase in my life. expensive but well worth it.
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Hey Phillip -- I am no expert and do not own these speakers but the its a pretty good relaibel rule to ever add speakers. You will mess up the impedance math and degrade sound and could evenutally blow your amp.
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I use the Yamaha RX-V373 5.1-Channel AV Receiver unit. It delivers powerful sound to 4 of these speakers. The Lepai LP-2020A delivers 20 watts in to 2 channels RMS. The speakers can handle 120 watts each. I guess my advice is, If your going to spend the money for these speakers get an amp that will power them. Maybe something on the low end like the Sherwood RX-4109 200W.Good luck and happy listening!