Sony STR-DE197 power Polk Audio Monitor 70 and PSW110

New2Music
New2Music Posts: 7
edited March 2011 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I currently own a Sony STR-DE197 receiver. Would this be sufficient to power the Polk Audio Monitor 70's? I read that you can blow speakers from underpowering them and rather not waste $400+.

Also, I know this is not usually recommended, but can I wire the receiver to the PSW110 to the 70's? I would rather not have to buy a new receiver, but if that is the only way, any suggestions?
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  • New2Subz
    New2Subz Posts: 3
    edited March 2011
    nice name
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  • New2Music
    New2Music Posts: 7
    edited March 2011
    Thanks, you too!
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  • slk55amg
    slk55amg Posts: 305
    edited March 2011
    The monitor 70,s are not that difficult to power, you should be fine. I had my monitor 70,s powered by A SONYES5300, they sounded great. You have a " smaller" receiver however the monitor series are not that difficult to power. FYI the 70,s sounded a lot better when I added an amp..........................
    Emotiva XPA5, Sony ES 5300,: Lsi 15,s LSIC, Monitor 70,s, ( side surrounds) FXI 3,s, (rear surrounds)Micropro4000, Velodyne DEQ 10, Sony 55inchXBR 930D Sony BDP 790 Bedroom rig SonyES 3200 RTIA1,s CSIA4 FXI3,s polk PSW 10 SONY 34inch XBR960:cool:SONY BDP550
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  • New2Music
    New2Music Posts: 7
    edited March 2011
    slk55amg wrote: »
    FYI the 70,s sounded a lot better when I added an amp..........................

    Thanks slk55amg! What amp do you recommend/use?
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  • slk55amg
    slk55amg Posts: 305
    edited March 2011
    I have an Emotiva XPA5, it powers everything with ease, my rear surround speakers ( FXI3,s) are powered by my ES5300.
    Emotiva XPA5, Sony ES 5300,: Lsi 15,s LSIC, Monitor 70,s, ( side surrounds) FXI 3,s, (rear surrounds)Micropro4000, Velodyne DEQ 10, Sony 55inchXBR 930D Sony BDP 790 Bedroom rig SonyES 3200 RTIA1,s CSIA4 FXI3,s polk PSW 10 SONY 34inch XBR960:cool:SONY BDP550
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  • New2Music
    New2Music Posts: 7
    edited March 2011
    Thanks. Sorry I missed that in your signature. I guess I will start having to save up for that beauty!
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  • slk55amg
    slk55amg Posts: 305
    edited March 2011
    EMOTIVA, has an end of year sale, the current price for an XPA5 is $899, on sale it will probably be $799, you have plenty of time...........
    Emotiva XPA5, Sony ES 5300,: Lsi 15,s LSIC, Monitor 70,s, ( side surrounds) FXI 3,s, (rear surrounds)Micropro4000, Velodyne DEQ 10, Sony 55inchXBR 930D Sony BDP 790 Bedroom rig SonyES 3200 RTIA1,s CSIA4 FXI3,s polk PSW 10 SONY 34inch XBR960:cool:SONY BDP550
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2011
    That Sony will run your M70s--just don't PUSH It because the 70s will and can clip that Receiver, so don't try to blast your neighbors out.

    As far a I can see that Sony has no SUB pre-out for a line to your sub.

    What you would need to do is wire the sub directly to the B terminals using the High Level Inputs on the Polk sub (I assume it has those). Then you would run both A + B speakers (the A would be wired to the M70s, the B to the sub). Use the sub's crossover to adjust the Frequency cut off!

    And Enjoy!

    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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  • slk55amg
    slk55amg Posts: 305
    edited March 2011
    FYI, if you decide on an amp in the future, you will need a receiver with pre/outs, I am unsure if your current Sony has them.
    Emotiva XPA5, Sony ES 5300,: Lsi 15,s LSIC, Monitor 70,s, ( side surrounds) FXI 3,s, (rear surrounds)Micropro4000, Velodyne DEQ 10, Sony 55inchXBR 930D Sony BDP 790 Bedroom rig SonyES 3200 RTIA1,s CSIA4 FXI3,s polk PSW 10 SONY 34inch XBR960:cool:SONY BDP550
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  • New2Music
    New2Music Posts: 7
    edited March 2011
    Thanks for your help cnh and slk55amg (again)!

    cnh - to make you I understand you and don't break anything, is this correct?

    43To69A
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2011
    That's IT....I know using words is not as good as the diagram you've made above. Should probably have this as a 'sticky' for others with similar questions.

    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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  • New2Music
    New2Music Posts: 7
    edited March 2011
    How do you make a sticky?
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2011
    Usually, the Moderators do that. Don't worry...I'm just suggesting it here so that a staff person might consider it!

    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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  • New2Music
    New2Music Posts: 7
    edited March 2011
    Gotcha. Thanks for your help!
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