Does bi-amping with Harman Kardon 35 wpc add to the Marantz 35 wpc? If so...what is total wattage to speaker?
1183022
Bi-amping with different brand amplifiers is not a good idea, as the amps need to be matched.
2005915
In the past I have had to deal with mismatched speakers of high wattage. I used a matching impedance amplifier.. Unacceptable here, So a possible solution could be, hook it up as normal. If it works to your satisfaction all is well. If not go to Radio Shack and buy a 4 ohm-1 watt resistor and connect it in series. Depending on speaker design, that could bring out the power to an acceptable level. If that fails... well ... its filter stuff and the cost is probably unacceptable.
1810632
I am not sure what you are trying to say. Speakers don't have any watts in them. They can accept a certain power input, measured in watts, before distorting. These are rated to accept 35W (thirty five watts) continuous, and up to 105W peak power. Visit www.InfinitySpeakers.com for details.
1952163
This amp is not putting out 2100 watts to your speakers. Your speakers are probably 8 ohms. If they are 8 ohms they are getting 230 watts to each channel. 1050 Watts x 2 Power Amplifier 230 + 230 Watts @ 8 Ohms - 460 + 460 Watts @ 4 Ohms - 920 + 920 Watts @ 2 OhmsYou will need a much more powerful amp. Good luck!
2191974
Why match a powerful 12", 300W-460W subwoofer with a weak, small 4", 80W bookshelf speakers? Doesn't make sense. I'm getting the BIC FH-65B 6.5" 10W -175W, 96db speakers for my PSW505. If you're going to go cheap and stick with the SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones then you should get the PSW10 for half the price ($95) of the PSW505. They are a better power and price match.
636728
what about speakers with 150-watt maximum input power? I'm a novice at this stuff.
2229198
Yes you can do this. You would connect the pre-out jacks of the Marantz to the inputs of the amplifier using RCA connectors. Be careful when buying the amplifier as they can have a different number of pre-outs. For example, for my set-up I only wanted to power a single pair of main speakers, so I bought an amplifier with two input jacks - one for the left speaker and one for the right speaker. If you plan on using your amplifier to power not only your main pair of speakers, but also surround speakers, height speakers, width speakers, etc., then you will have to buy an amplifier with enough input jacks to handle all of the speakers you want to power. My amplifier is a Motiva -2 which means it has two input jacks to power two speakers (a pair of main speakers). Motiva also sells Motiva - 3 to power a pair of main speakers and a center speaker, Motiva- 4 to power a pair of main speakers and a pair of surround speakers, etc. Good luck, it is not really hard to connect your Marantz to an amplifier if you just read the documentation - John in Las Vegas.
1458931
Biamping is sending power separately to the Woofers and Tweeters for instance.....I wouldn't really recommend this on this type of system as oppossed to a very high end system(where you could actually TRI-AMP IT with the proper High End Speakers) but that is a WHOLE other ballgame in Audio and very expensive.....If you add a major powerful Power Amp to great speakers that's all you should need(without Bi-Amping to different parts of the same speaker)...but it will be moot if your speakers aren't good enough or can't handle it....
911150
Hello, I'm assuming 10 watts total per their stated specifications. The output is perfectly fine with my Energy monitors. The amp sounds great at low levels too. I would recommend not clogging it up with over bass-heavy speaker cables and interconnects. As stated previously, the super-cheap Kimber PBJ interconnects work very well as would silver speaker cables, etc. Cheers, Adam
1907211
I believe it will compensate down to six and possibly even four ohms but more power is better than less. There is the possibility to blow your speakers but with less power you get more distortion at higher volumes and this will also blow speakers if pushed. Better to have more power driving your speakers to their full potential than less power. If hooked up to a processor or receiver see if you can adjust a max volume or power up volume that your receiver will always start at. Some new receivers and are pros have this. NAD dennon I think marantz pioneer I believe. That way you aren't in danger of having the volume at max when power up happens. I believe it will compensate down to six and possibly even four ohms but more power is better than less. There is the possibility to blow your speakers but with less power you get more distortion at higher volumes and this will also blow speakers if pushed. Better to have more power driving your speakers to their full potential than less power. If hooked up to a processor or receiver see if you can adjust a max volume or power up volume that your receiver will always start at. Some new receivers and are pros have this. NAD dennon I think marantz pioneer I believe. That way you aren't in... » Read More I believe it will compensate down to six and possibly even four ohms but more power is better than less. There is the possibility to blow your speakers but with less power you get more distortion at higher volumes and this will also blow speakers if pushed. Better to have more power driving your speakers to their full potential than less power. If hooked up to a processor or receiver see if you can adjust a max volume or power up volume that your receiver will always start at. Some new receivers and are pros have this. NAD dennon I think marantz pioneer I believe. That way you aren't in danger of having the volume at max when power up happens. « Show Less
1430462
Bose keeps wattage ratings on speakers a secret. I am driving this Acoustismass center channel speaker with a 140W per channel Sony surround receiver and it performs flawlessly on the high end. Hope this helps.
87408
You can use pretty much anything that puts out at least 30 wpc. I used a 2 channel pioneer amplifier that put out 120 wpc and the sound quality was amazing. Not to mention I eventually had to sell the set I had because I had the cops called one too many times. I would recommend a professional series crown amplifier to maximize the quality and power of the vs-150s.
2267377
I don't know... I only use this to enhance my Harman Kardon stereo amplifier. The sound is pretty good. It has a great a bass and treble sound. Worth the money.
529464
Sorry - have to know how many amps or milli-amps your speaker is + how many milli-amps your power supply has too because they have to be similar. Power supply has to be at least as much as the speakers. Hope this helps a little....
1886483
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!
1912499
I am not an expert , but as far as I KnowYou have to check if the Marantz can Stand your speaker potency! It is a very good Amplifier , but with a limited potency!
1533254
I don't know the answer to your question because the surround system I have is by HSU. I apologize for not helping you with your question! However, please contact DAVE ARNOLD at this phone number (303)501-1272. Mr Arnold is a customer representative for the MARANTZ Company. I hope this will help you! By the way, my receiver with my surround system is extremely breath taking!!! The Best to you in your quest!!!