Is the Sony STR-DN840 (150W per channel) a suitable receiver to power these?
1102152
Im sorry not the vega cv-900, but the cv-1800 amp from vega is the one im using.
1102153
Yes, if your Sony STR-DN840 has a preout like my Onkyo TX-NR809. You'd use that and run it to another amp that can really push the XLS-215. I purchased a pro audio amp for $300 from Guitar Center, I think the brand name was QSC and it is running 400 watts per channel. Good luck!
1102154
I would say it should be fine as long as the 150 watts is not the peak power, but invest in an external equalizer and use together. If you experience a lot "cut offs" or receiver resets, return it and get something either beefier or a brand that pushes more efficient power like Onkyo.
1102155
I bought a cerwin vege cv-900 power amp to powe those, and as my main receiver I have a pioneer elite receiver 9.2 ch 140 wat per ch.you can try the sony if you have it already.it will work but I think more power is needed for better quality sound for the vegas
1102156
I use a Marantz MM7055 140 watt per channel Amp for these speakers and I think they rock. I can't imagine needing hundreds of watts per channel. If they sound so good with 300 watts per channel hooked up to them, I sure would like to hear it.
1102157
No way ! U need 300w per channel at 8 ohm to drive these beasts , unless u don't wanna use their full capacity . U can get preamp + amplifier (cerwin cv1800)... Not a receiver for these !
1102158
No. You are going to need a Amp. Crerwin Vega 1800 Amp and a Grahiic EQ and you will be pleased
1102159
it will be ok but I ended up buying the cv1800 amp night and day I was over heating my receiver when I wanted it loud and what a difference the amp made twice the power half the volume way better bass and treble if you don't want it that loud it will be ok I like to rock out like a concert those speakers need power and the mid range speaker is weak I replaced it with a 500 watt 4 ohm mid called ssi big difference they blew out after a couple months hope that helps
1102160
Mine are powered by Yamaha R-S700 100w and they sound great anywhere in the house or yard.....
636729
what about speakers with 150-watt maximum input power? I'm a novice at this stuff
1799478
I have the Denon AVR-3313ci with 125w per channel...these speakers are working very well. I'm very happy with this purchase.
32987
It should be but you would only be using one channel so your input would be 30 watts.
2099867
I cannot think of any reason why it would not work just fine. I am not proficient in sound numbers but my receiver is 100 watts per channel and have 4 of the 6 speakers pairs hooked up and it works just fine. No problems at all.
2258314
These speakers need power. I have 120W per channel and they could take more. Dont skimp on power.
122940
Jan, my receiver is a Sony STR-DH520 which is rated as 8 ohm output. I've had no issues connecting this speaker.
1458255
Being powered they are not designed to be connected to a powered receiver. The built in amp is set up for live level inputs.
421165
Thanks for the response. This looks like a much better value than the tx-sr805. I think that I found my new receiver.
1865842
Make sure the input is 5v DC (five volts, direct current) on your receiver.... If yes, it should work...
1636649
Baig, thanks for the thought on the speakers. I'm using a brand new Onkyo 7.1ch home theater set rated 130W per channel. On top of that, I've swapped in my old Polk Audio speakers for the fronts, which are rated 150W each. So power is not the issue!
715641
Yes, These speakers don't require a lot of power. I'm sure your receiver will do fine.
2195577
i think you will be fine just do turn it to load what i mean is 200watt should be 100watts now i do beleave here is a link about 4ohz on sony 1040http://www.avsforum.com/t/1494249/sony-str-dn1040-with-dynaudio-4-ohm-speakers
1768306
the 809,---- 135 watts channel should power these very well, I think as I'm using 717, --125 watts and it' fine. Good luck and enjoy.
1727945
This receiver is listed at outputting 145W per speaker ( http://store.sony.com/7.2-channel-4k-a-v-receiver-zid27-STRDH740/cat-27-catid-All-Speakers-and-Stereo-Components) and so will not cause your speakers to fry. The sub outs are pre-amp signals, so your subwoofers need to be self powered. Using 6 speakers and those strong subs, you will have a 1820W system. The only things you might destroy are your eardrums and relationships with the neighbors.
248331
I see no reason why that would be an issue. I am powering two of them plus the matching JBL center channel and two KEF rear speakers (they have the same specifications as the JBL) and a sub woofer from a 100 watt per channel Denon receiver.
943553
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.