Lsi 15's - What receiver/amp

mlutanno
mlutanno Posts: 8
edited January 2004 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I am waiting on my LSi15's to come in, but I was hoping someone could help me with the receiver. From what I understand they are 4 ohm speakers, and not all receivers can handle that load. I have an older HK PA 5800 amp that I was thinking about using, but was unsure about the HK receiver to buy. I think I have narrowed it down to the AVR 230 and the AVR 430. The 230 and the 430 have the preouts to run the amp, but the 430 has more power so that I have more flexibility in setting up my system should I want to bi-amp the fronts with the PA5800. hich one of the HK's (if any) do you think would be a good choice.

PA 5800 : 85 x 5 (8ohm)
110 x 5 (4ohm)

Thanks
Left / Right : Polk RTi 70's (bi-amped)
Center : Polk Csi3
Rear surround : Polk RT55 / Polk FXi3
Sub : Under Construction
Receiver : Onkyo TX-SR605
Amp : HK PA5800
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited January 2004
    if you have the coin, bigger is always better, well maybe not with women
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    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

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