How should I expect a pair of these to sound, simply for 2 Channel TV audio in a confined room? Can't I run these as 2CH setup & still sound great?
920885
These speakers are amazing and get plenty of bass so you don't have to have a subwoofer.
920886
These speakers are to powerful for a confined room, However maybe less expense Polk speaker will just work fine!
920887
I'm running these as a 2CH setup and it sounds great (in my humble opinion) :)
920888
For tv audio a minimum of 3 speakers is necessary. Center channel for conversation & two for sound effects. Otherwise the conversation is drowned out.
2229989
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.
1972922
I connect them through a home theater receiver/amplifier! After having them for several years, they are OK for the money but can be a little bassy for my taste.
444491
I have been using these for the same purpose in the same size room. They work well for this as long as there isn't a lot of additional sound going on around you. My big room is the shared family room next to the kitchen, so sink, dishwasher, and stove fan can be quite loud. I'm switching to a soundbar with subwoofer instead for almost the same cost.
714676
These speakers are pretty incredible. They are surround speakers so logically they're not designed to be your mains, but there's really no reason they can't be. They have the same horn tweeter and drivers as some of the center channel speakers, driven by the right stereo receiver you should be just fine. Keep in mind, these things are pretty efficient with power but they'll only be as good as your receiver. Crappy receiver = crappy sound no matter what speakers you have.
242111
Diane, these will be great for tv. You will hear sounds you never heard from the tv speakers. You may also want to consider a good quality sound bar with sub woofer. I have one and it is fantastic.
1012778
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.
1593147
These speakers require a seperate amplifier to function. This can be anything from a $5000 surround sound amp down to a simple stereo amplifier. I'm using this one with mine: Pyle - Mini 2x75W Stereo Power Amplifier - PCA3. It comes at a very reasonable price (on Amazon)It's more than adequate for a pair of these speakers and produces some great sound. If you can run a stereo signal from your TV to the amplifier (RCA cables) this setup could work for you.My setup is much more elaborate than a cable from the TV to the amp, but either should work.
1640008
I would recommend a sub and surround speakers. I use a sub and it sounds great. I also got the matching center channel which is awesome too.
1999590
I have had them connected to a 19 inch TV that had terrible sound and they were fine - but I would say only for a smaller TV and in a smaller room personally - when I turned them up louder it's not so great sound.
1745927
I hooked them up to my surround sound receiver. I don't think they're built to CRANK UP and rock the house, but I have them outside on my deck and they're on 24/7 (I listen to KKJZ's online stream--jazzandblues.org). I'm in a quiet neighborhood, and so I remember a couple of times at night I had the music on a bit too loud, so I had to turn it down. Anyway, the basic receiver works fine with me.
404432
I don't use these speakers with a TV. I use them only for 2-channel stereo listening for which they were designed. You can listen to your TV with these in 2-channel stereo if you have an AV receiver. You would need a center channel and satellite surround speakers for 5.1 audio.
808288
I used them with this tube amp (http://www.amazon.com/GemTune-Class--Tube-Amplifier-EL34-B/dp/B00DRUY6EG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1449284595&s;r=1-2-spons&keywords;=tube+amplifier&psc;=1) that only has 10 watts per channel, granted, a bit more power than you are asking about. It filled a medium sized room well. Say 15x20 feet. But as others said, it won't rattle he windows. You could also give this inexpensive amp a try (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F0H8TOC?psc=1), the sound is surprisingly good.
266937
I run them off my head unit, use the included crossover so do not use your amp or head unit cut off, I run this with infinity natchingg 6x9 in back and old 10"jl sub, if I turn off the sub it sounds great! And again this running off a Kenwood head unit just mid range not even high end unit.
595795
I bought 4 of these for my HK520 and love them. They are great for music and movies but if you like it loud, they will need some help from a subwoofer. If you run them by themselves, make sure you switch the receiver's speaker setting to small speakers. If not, you will damage them because they can't handle low frequencies. I set my crossover at 100hz and they sound pretty good. Hope that helps.
1357087
I'm using them as front stereo speakers with a subwoofer in my living room. I use them for stereo music and we use them when watching movies. They should be plenty loud. You'll have to find the right balance with them if you are using a center channel. Otherwise they will work fine. I have these and an 8 inch Yamaha subwoofer and it fills the room with sound during music and movies.
256629
Yes, I am using them in a 7.1 THX, DTS, and Dolby Digital Surround Sound setup and they sound good. They go louder than I will ever need them to be. They also sound good in a 7-channel stereo setup. They Play music well and loud. With good treble and good bass. Shakes my whole house. ( I kid you not ). Just use a good subwoofer and AVR receiver. These speakers can handle it, trust me. ) I used the polk PSW10 subwoofer and Yamaha 7.1 receiver 120 amps per channel.