Is it ok to add an amplifier to the 5010 if I use it mostly for stereo listening? I have a pair of hungry B&W's 683 with a sub
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If you are looking for more volume from the B&W;'s than you are getting at full power from the 5010 then adding an amp is your only real option. I did notice they have a 90db sensitivity, so not as efficient as others, that might warrant some extra power. That being said: pouring 160WPC into those (I think that is what the 2 channel output is) should make your ears bleed.
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the short answer is yes. you use the preouts as described in the owners manual page 11, item 18. you plug the amp into the preouts and drive the speakers with the outboard amp disconnecting the speakers from the onkyo 5010. this is fairly common practice.
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It's up to you. I don't have these anymore because I got a new car but still love infinity using the 6 1/2 with the tweeters. I use all the speakers both ways with and without the amp. They will hit hard either way you go.
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Keep in mind that you can't hear an amp. You should check your decibel output and match it up with the decibel output of your sub! This sub does sound very good and does have excellent response!
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Fosgate speakers make an excellent up grade. Not easy to install. I have the 6.5".I don't think 1/2 will make a difference. Get an amp & subwoffers
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No, you should buy this. You have a mono RCA out on the receiver, I'm assuming. Running a mono RCA cable to either the "L" or "R" will result in you not getting full range of sound from your subwoofer. Connecting the mono cable to this splitter will allow the subwoofer to produce the full range of sound from whatever source ou are using.
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I've been happy with wiring the second inputs separately on the big L and R speakers and using that for the low end, but I'm also not a major bass-head. I'd suggest trying that first and then if you feel you need to add a sub, do it.
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You need an amplifier.. Check Amazon for stereo amplifier, you can use Audio source 2x50 Watts or more, you can use Sonos amp , something with basic equalizer bass and treble
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You can run another amp. I have, but I wasn't impressed with using this amp as a pre amp with a Parasound HCA1500. I think what you are referring to though is the ability to use your surround receiver or whatever receiver or pre amp and use this as an amp. Either way your covered.
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I use mine with a sub woofer. They are nice speakers but have no low end, so a sub woofer is a must.
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John I'm rather old school as my pop It is a possible that you can with that but I really didn't like it due to little RCA or stereo jacks My advice is to go with a pioneer onkyo or Sony receiver on amazon and look at the back display so you can make a better choice for your next stereo. Hope this really helps you out because I had sent about four back before I became very satisfied with this pioneer vsx50 elite Seriously look into and take my advice I even bought that tpro and returned it Wish you the best. Bud Lucas yerington Nevada
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I use my Marantz to drive B&w; 805 nautilus with a b&w; sub woofer. Sounds pretty good to me. Hope this helps
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I'd stick with the same. Some amplifiers can operate "unsafely" I.e. overheating or crappy sound, if they can't produce the right impedance per whatever ohm each speaker has. I'd start from ground up if you're wanting bigger better sound
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I am assuming your subwoofer is not amplified. If that is the case you can bridge this amp and feed it to your subwoofer.
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Yes. Two each per channel would give you a 4 ohm load per side. You will have to run the amplifier in the stereo mode. That amplifier is stable to 2 ohms. You should have good results.
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I am a professional radio mix show dj and I have mixed my show utilizing a Logitech X-530 5.1 system for years. I am personally looking to upgrade now since my amp seems to be dying. I can't turn up my sound past a certain volume anymore without the speakers cutting in and out so it has to be the amp. To answer your question, yes, without question!
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I am planing on buying 2 of these subs this week & I have a Hifonics Brutus 1000 watt stable @ 1 Ohm amp ....to push these babies , am I going to run into problems ???
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I'd set the Onkyo A/V receiver to 'small' mains and just connect it's sub-woofer output to the LFE input on the Polk PSW505. Play something 'bassy' and switch the phase 180 degrees to see which produces the greatest amount of bass - leave it there. Adjust the bass level as desired. Remember to secure nick-nacks on shelves near it... they can and will vibrate off!