Big amp small speakers?

devin
devin Posts: 4
edited February 28 in Clubhouse Archives
I just bought the H/K 2.0 pre-amp and the 2.1 amp the problem is I don't know if my speakers are up to it.Do I need to upgrade to get the most of the H/K amp?Current spkrs.
Polk RT600-frt
Polk Cs400-ctr
Polk RT7-rear
Polk psw350-sub
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  • skinny
    skinny Posts: 25
    edited December 2001
    i have the opposite problem big speakers with a $200 reicever.
    just ran out of money on my speakers.all polk.
    sub=450
    center=245need to upgrade 400
    fronts=2000
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,243
    edited December 2001
    devin

    The ClubPolk recommendation is (from George of the NJ Grands) get enough power to light up a decent sized town, then get a litle more than that. With that said, I have a measley 200W/ch running to my RT55i's. The only way more power is bad is if it's obscenely more power, like pushing 1000W through a speaker rated for 10W max, even then it probably won't blow it up.

    Wes
    Link: http://polkarmy.com/forums

    Sony 75" Bravia 4K | Polk Audio SDA-SRS's (w/RDO's & Vampire Posts) + SVS PC+ 25-31 | AudioQuest Granite (mids) + BWA Silver (highs) | Cary Audio CAD-200 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Rotel Michi P5 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited December 2001
    Yes, more power is a good thing. I am using a Carver M1.5t (351 wpc) to drive my RT7's as fronts and have yet to experience a problem. No worries there.

    Man, I miss George around here.

    Troy
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,243
    edited December 2001
    You're not the only one that misses Mr. Grand...

    Wes
    Link: http://polkarmy.com/forums

    Sony 75" Bravia 4K | Polk Audio SDA-SRS's (w/RDO's & Vampire Posts) + SVS PC+ 25-31 | AudioQuest Granite (mids) + BWA Silver (highs) | Cary Audio CAD-200 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Rotel Michi P5 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d
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  • jcaut
    jcaut Posts: 1,849
    edited December 2001
    Troy,
    Did adding the extra power make a big difference in the sound of your rig? I have a feeling my 800i's could benefit greatly from more power.


    I saw Santa the other day and told him I wanted a "big amp":D


    I wish George would come back, too.
    I know I'm addicted: I might be able to refrain from posting, but I doubt I could go more than a few days without reading.

    Jason
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited December 2001
    George is absolutely correct, there is no substitute for lots of good, clean power.

    It was a night and day difference for me to be honest.

    Yeah, I couldn't stay away but I understand George's reasons.

    Troy
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • hlalanne
    hlalanne Posts: 183
    edited December 2001
    I have been away for a while, what did happen to George ?
    :confused:
    Wooden Delight Theater


    9/11
    NEVER Forget !!!
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