Is my receiver adequate for polk speakers?

TheIOP
TheIOP Posts: 3
edited February 2011 in 2 Channel Audio
I just bought a pair of RTI8's for $230. I was planning on picking up a pair of RTI A3's for $270 but then I found the floor standing pair and figured it was a better deal. I have a Yamaha HTR-5280. It's an older receiver but I was wondering if it is generally considered a "good" receiver - or should I be looking at upgrading in the near future? I don't need a subwoofer either.

The pair of RTI8's that I bought also don't have the feet or spikes or whatever. Is there any place that I can order these without spending a fortune?

Also, what kind of things can I do to get better sound quality - I am running my audio signal through an HEC equalizer that I had laying around and it seems to really make a nice difference. This is with low quality DJ type speakers through so I don't know if it would make a difference with higher quality speakers. Obviously I am not extremely picky about my audio equipment but this is probably because I have never actually heard high end audio systems.

Thanks.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2011
    Polk should have the spikes for you. What size room are you in? Where are you located?
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited February 2011
    I just sold my Yamaha HTR-5280 and I loved the sound that came from it. it should have no problem powering the speakers you have.. I powered a pair of RTI70s and CS3 center with authority. That receiver puts out plenty of power that's for sure.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited February 2011
    Should be no problem. My friend is running Polk towers on an old Yamaha receiver and it sounds great.
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