More power for my home theatre

mrmoeone

Hi guys I'm new to the home theatre game so I have some questions. My set up is a denon avr1712 polk tsi 200 for my fronts a cs1 series 2 center channel, rm 7 satellites for the surrounds and 2 psw 505 subs. So my question is should I get a separate amp to get more power out of my speakers? And if so how does a separate amp hook up to my avr? Sorry if this is a dumb question I'm a newb when it comes to this stuff.

pitdogg2

mrmoeone wrote: »

Hi guys I'm new to the home theatre game so I have some questions. My set up is a denon avr1712 polk tsi 200 for my fronts a cs1 series 2 center channel, rm 7 satellites for the surrounds and 2 psw 505 subs. So my question is should I get a separate amp to get more power out of my speakers? And if so how does a separate amp hook up to my avr? Sorry if this is a dumb question I'm a newb when it comes to this stuff.

If your Denon had pre-outs for extra amps you would just use it like a pre-amp...But your Denon has no pre-outs except for a sub. so unless you get a new AVR the answer is NO.

mrmoeone

I just wasn't sure if the speakers were being driven good enough form the receiver I have but it sounds like they are, my system sounds good and I've been to other forums where they would talk about pre amps and it got me thinking if I was missing something.

zingo

You're only missing something if you think you are...

Thorton

zingo wrote: »

You're only missing something if you think you are...

And if you think you are....that's usually a good enough reason to spend more money! :biggrin:

cfrizz

Welcome to Club Polk.

Your receiver does not have preouts so you can't add a separate amp. More power is always good, and don't believe that you wouldn't hear an improvement if you had a powerful amp driving your speakers to their full potential. My 23yr old $600.00 speakers showed me what they can really do when I gave them 205wpc to munch on.

If you are happy with the sound then fine, but if you ever get the change to upgrade your receiver, make sure to get one with preouts so that then you have the option of adding a separate amp.

mrmoeone

Thanks cfrizz I appreciate the help I'm hoping to be able to upgrade my receiver in the near future, and ill be sure it has those connections:biggrin:

tonyb

mrmoeone wrote: »

Thanks cfrizz I appreciate the help I'm hoping to be able to upgrade my receiver in the near future, and ill be sure it has those connections:biggrin:

Your receiver you have now is fine for what speakers you have. The subwoofers are doing all the heavy lifting and making it easier for the receiver to power the rest of the speakers. Thing is, with a receiver without preouts, such as the one you have, it will limit your choices greatly should you ever decide to upgrade the speakers.

Tankman

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mrmoeone

Thanks guys for the awesome info helped me out big time

amgala

Are there no amps that can take speaker level inputs and amplify them?

tonyb

Not really.....of any sort of quality anyway. Point is, at this juncture you really don't need to amplify them. If you find they are lacking some how, check the settings in the receiver. Check your speaker levels specifically, they may be set too low.

Also, how big of a room is this setup in ? The tsi 200 and cs 1 center are for smallish rooms. Trying to fill a large room with small speakers will leave you wanting more.

amgala

tonyb wrote: »

Not really.....of any sort of quality anyway. Point is, at this juncture you really don't need to amplify them. If you find they are lacking some how, check the settings in the receiver. Check your speaker levels specifically, they may be set too low.

Also, how big of a room is this setup in ? The tsi 200 and cs 1 center are for smallish rooms. Trying to fill a large room with small speakers will leave you wanting more.

I should have clarified that I'm not the OP, I just had a general question. Thanks for your reply!

mrmoeone

My room is about 20x12 rectangular shaped @ tonyb

tonyb

amgala wrote: »

I should have clarified that I'm not the OP, I just had a general question. Thanks for your reply!

No man, my mistake. Forgot who was the OP.

Sidpaulino

Hi ! I need help! I am using a ADCOM 8502 to power Polk lsi 25 tower but my amp is over heating, I know the run hot but in order to not get the thermal alarm ,I am using fan in top of the amp! I am using 10 gauge monster cable! Any thoughts?

txcoastal1

If your "5802" I presume is well ventilated and your not running the amp/speakers wide open for long periods I would assume that your 5802 is in need for some updating/repair

Would also recommend starting your own thread to get your question out there

Sidpaulino

Thanks, sorry I just started using this forum!

tonyb

No biggie Sid, if you look at the upper left when you click on a sub catagory you'll seen a tab that says "new thread". Click on that to start your own conversation going about a particular problem.

Welcome to the forum btw.