will this receiver be enough

Oldfatdogs
Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
edited January 2011 in 2 Channel Audio
Just bought monitor40s ans 70s. Will theHarman/Kardon HK 3390 Stereo Receiver be powerful enough to make things sound good.New to the fourm but have read its not always about watts.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited January 2011
    yes,you'll be fine.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2011
    Thats a stereo receiver - which two speakers are you hooking up?
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited January 2011
    I was hoping all 4.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited January 2011
    How do you plan on hooking up 4 speakers to a 2 channel receiver ?
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2011
    Even if it has hookups for 4, you should only play 2 at a time, it's stereo (2 channel).

    It's not really made to power 4 simultaneously.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited January 2011
    Gotcha, thanks for the link Mikey. Run speakers A and B together, was thinking this was an older 2 channel, some had that option,some didn't. Regardless, he'll be fine.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited January 2011
    Suggestions on a better receiver to run all four. I was looking at newegg.I would like to stay under300.Just want nice clear music .
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  • gsxr141
    gsxr141 Posts: 143
    edited January 2011
    you could go for a used one. i came across a couple good deals. first was a yamaha rvx1400 for around $150, and the other was a rvx2400 for about the same price.
    50" samsung dlp
    receiver... pioneer elite vsx72txv
    front... polk tsi400's
    rear surrounds... polk tsi100's
    center... polk csi3
    subs... psw150..... 2 of them.
    surrounds.....polk owm3's
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited January 2011
    Try vintage stuff......more bang/watts per dollar, better build, cooler looks.:cool: JMO
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited January 2011
    Just wanted to say thanks for your help.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2011
    Keiko's gotcha...I have an HK 3490 running a couple of CSW Model 6s (Kloss design) in the den. A very sweet sounding combo on the cheap! Can't believe how good this combo sounds and how LITTLE I paid for everything, new, a while back!

    Enjoy and don't clip your receiver!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited January 2011
    cnh wrote: »

    Enjoy and don't clip your receiver!

    cnh

    Great advice! Find the 'sweet spot' and stay in that range, and if any Citation equipment shows up in your area, don't hesitate to snap them up!
    Thorens TD125MKII, SME3009,Shure V15/ Teac V-8000S, Denon DN-790R cass, Teac 3340 RtR decks, Onix CD2...Sumo Electra Plus pre>SAE A1001 amp>Martin Logan Summit's
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2011
    Things will sound vastly better with only one pair of speakers at a time. When you're running both the A + B outputs at the same time, it's essentially halving the power that each speaker is receiving, and presenting a more complex load to the amp, causing it to work harder.

    Stereo is meant for two speakers anyway.


    My $.02
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited January 2011
    This may be better receiver for meYAMAHA 5.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver RX-V367.newegg.I wont be hooking anything up but monitor 40s and 70s. Again thanks for your help
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited January 2011
    O.k. Im trying hard not to be thick headed.If 2 channel is better for 2 speakers and 5.1 is better for home theater.What will be my best bet.Keep in mind I'm new to this. The more I read these forums the more feel dumb as a rock.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited January 2011
    You need to decide whether you want a conventional, 2 channel stereo presentation or if you prefer a surround effect. My advice....get a preamp, power amp (100+wpc) & two good speakers (SDAs) Call it a night !:wink:
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  • rubin
    rubin Posts: 565
    edited January 2011
    Way back I had the H/K 690i 2 ch. receiver @ 60 wpc. I enjoyed it for many years. Yours is even more powerful so it should sound great.
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited January 2011
    Thanks again for your help.I ordered the YAMAHA 5.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver RX-V367.newegg.I will see how it sounds if I don't like what i hear i will donate this one to my son for his new t.v. and get the h.k. For now I will keep on reading and learning.Everybody starts somewhere.
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited January 2011
    Everything is hooked up and running for about a week.Sounds good ! I added the cs1 for center.Still need to fine tune but overall I am very pleased.Now maby a subwoofer .For the shop I ordered the HARMAN KARDON AVR 25II Ebay 99.95 I thought it was a good price. I will be hooking up my 7bs.If i want to add more speakers later I can.Any suggestions on a match for the 7s . Anyway thanks again for all your help!
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