Receiver for 4 ohm speakers

KennyD3
KennyD3 Posts: 7
edited December 2010 in Troubleshooting
What receiver do you recommend to power the LSi series? Do you also recommend using an amp?

Thanks!
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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited December 2010
    Receivers won't do the 15's justice. Get an AVR with pre-outs and get a quality external amp. You won't be sorry.

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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited December 2010
    If you had the LSi 9's or 7's I would say the Harmon Kardon 3490 for 2 channel but even that would be pushing it.

    I would suggest purchasing a one of the cheapest receivers you can find from a reputable brand w/ pre-outs and then spend some good money on a 2 channel amp (3 if your using the LSi center)
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited December 2010
    Yes please use an amp to get the most out of those speakers and prevent prolonged damage to your receiver.
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited December 2010
    While many go the receiver w/pre-outs and separate amp route as others have said, there are receivers out there that are truly 4 ohm stable. Nad, Sunfire, B&K and others, the top of the line from most of the better known names are sometimes able to carry the load. Is this 2 ch or HT, what's your budget? The receiver and separate amp usually can be had cheaper, but the better receivers that can handle the 4 ohm load, will probably have a better preamp section to them, which should result in better SQ.

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    edited December 2010
    I would not even think about not having an amp for the LSI's.
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  • KennyD3
    KennyD3 Posts: 7
    edited December 2010
    Looking for users out there of the EMOTIVA XPA-5 amp. Does anyone have experience with this amp? Would you recommend hooking it up with the DENON AVR 3311CI receiver? I am setting up a home system with LSI 15, LSI 9 and LSI center and want have a 5 channel amp to power them. I am not sure what to invest the best value in; like a ROTEL, ADCOM or NAD amp - a lot more money. The Emotiva is priced at $700. It seems like a good deal.

    Thanks for any info : )
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