200 Watts / 4 ohms sufficient for LSI9s?

paradiddle
paradiddle Posts: 41
edited January 2011 in Electronics
I'm running a Yamaha RX-V800

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/hifi-components/stereo-receivers/rx-v800_black__u/?mode=model

It will push 205w (dynamic) at 4 ohms. Would this be sufficient for RSi9s?

I hope the answer is a resounding NO, so that I don't make an irresponsible decision and buy a set. Haha

Cheers
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,077
    edited January 2011
    No, dynamic power ratings mean diddly squat.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2011
    No the Yamaha won't cut it.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited January 2011
    The Lsi 9's love clean high power. Use a quality dedicated power amp and you will be surprised how they come to life. Hook it to your pre out mains. If you are using these speakers in a 5.1 system, you will need the power amp to handle the 4 ohms. The rest of the HT setup can be normal 8 ohm speakers run thru your Yamaha Rx-V800. Once you hear the Lsi series, you will want all the speakers to be Lsi speakers in your HT setup. At that point, you will need a five channel HT power amp. Trust me it happened to me. I am glad I invested in the system. I think it is awesome. Hope this helps.
    Polk HT system 1: LSIC, LSI25 mains, LSI F/X rears, Lsi F/X rear centers,
    Yamaha RX-V2500 System, Carver A753 3 channel amp.

    Polk HT system 2: , SRT system with f/x 1,000's rear speakers on 7.1 system currently using Onkyo TX-RZ820 receiver, powered by Sunfire Grand Theater amp

    Polk Speaker collection: SDA SRS 1.2tl x 2, SRT system, SDA SRS 2 P/B, SDA 2A, SDA 1C Studio, SDA CRS+, Monitor 7B & 4, SRS 3.1tl, RTA 15tl, LS90, LSI 9
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2011
    paradiddle wrote: »
    I'm running a Yamaha RX-V800

    http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/hifi-components/stereo-receivers/rx-v800_black__u/?mode=model

    It will push 205w (dynamic) at 4 ohms. Would this be sufficient for RSi9s?

    I hope the answer is a resounding NO, so that I don't make an irresponsible decision and buy a set. Haha

    Cheers

    What is an RSi9? Is that a Typo?

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2011
    A new hybrid?
    Main Surround -
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,519
    edited January 2011
    cnh wrote: »
    What is an RSi9? Is that a Typo?

    cnh

    "R" is not even close "L" on the keyboard:confused:

    But anyway as others have said go 8ohm or go amp
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • paradiddle
    paradiddle Posts: 41
    edited January 2011
    nguyendot wrote: »
    A new hybrid?

    Whoops!
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