Polk Reserve R200

tony2loops

What amp would you recommend to run the r200? I mainly listen to streaming music but I will also use them to watch movies. I have a Denon 660h AVR. Is it powerful enough?

msg

Got a link to the specs of your AVR?

If it's primarily music, an integrated amp or separates typically gets nicer presentation. Not to say people aren't having satisfactory experiences with beefy AVRs.

Personally, I'd be looking for a high current integrated amplifier with HT bypass for connection to an AVR/processor.

Do you ha e a sub in the mix, currently?

tony2loops

Thanks for the input!

Denon 660h AVR specs https://manuals.denon.com/AVRS660H/NA/EN/GFNFSYbsjxinov.php

yes, i have a 10" 100W sub. here are the specs.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/586700-REG/Boston_Acoustics_CSSUB10B_CS_Sub10_10_Down_Firing.html/specs

rooftop59

tony2loops wrote: »

Thanks for the input!

Denon 660h AVR specs https://manuals.denon.com/AVRS660H/NA/EN/GFNFSYbsjxinov.php

yes, i have a 10" 100W sub. here are the specs.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/586700-REG/Boston_Acoustics_CSSUB10B_CS_Sub10_10_Down_Firing.html/specs

Will you get sound through them and will it sound like music? Yes. Will they be anywhere near their full potential? No. Will you be satisfied with the sound quality? Only you can decide.

If its only two channel, something like this would be much better: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marnr1200/marantz-nr1200-2-x-75-watts-a/v-stereo-receiver-w/hdmi/1.html

or this would be even better: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marpm7000n/marantz-pm7000n-2-ch-x-60-watts-integrated-stereo-amplifier-w/heos/1.html#!specifications

Don't attention to watts. Current and weight of the amp matter more, and whether or not its designed for surround sound or Stereo (if music is your preference then you want the latter)

msg

^^^ yeah.

@tony2loops - do you already have the R200s? Presuming you're considering buying them at this point.

You could always just try it out with what you have, but with the idea in the back of your mind that you may want to upgrade the AVR to something else down the road.

mhardy6647

I mean, I usually use this (which was a dump find). Works quite respectably.

tony2loops

rooftop59 wrote: »

tony2loops wrote: »

Thanks for the input!

Denon 660h AVR specs https://manuals.denon.com/AVRS660H/NA/EN/GFNFSYbsjxinov.php

yes, i have a 10" 100W sub. here are the specs.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/586700-REG/Boston_Acoustics_CSSUB10B_CS_Sub10_10_Down_Firing.html/specs

Will you get sound through them and will it sound like music? Yes. Will they be anywhere near their full potential? No. Will you be satisfied with the sound quality? Only you can decide.

If its only two channel, something like this would be much better: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marnr1200/marantz-nr1200-2-x-75-watts-a/v-stereo-receiver-w/hdmi/1.html

or this would be even better: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marpm7000n/marantz-pm7000n-2-ch-x-60-watts-integrated-stereo-amplifier-w/heos/1.html#!specifications

Don't attention to watts. Current and weight of the amp matter more, and whether or not its designed for surround sound or Stereo (if music is your preference then you want the latter)

Appreciate your help! I got the speakers and they're amazing. Crutchfield said not to turn my receiver more than 75% max volume, and of course suggested an AVR with a pre amp out and an external amp totalling $3k. Are they just trying to scare me into buying something? Can I turn my Denon more than 75% max volume?

rooftop59

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tony2loops wrote: »

rooftop59 wrote: »

tony2loops wrote: »

Thanks for the input!

Denon 660h AVR specs https://manuals.denon.com/AVRS660H/NA/EN/GFNFSYbsjxinov.php

yes, i have a 10" 100W sub. here are the specs.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/586700-REG/Boston_Acoustics_CSSUB10B_CS_Sub10_10_Down_Firing.html/specs

Will you get sound through them and will it sound like music? Yes. Will they be anywhere near their full potential? No. Will you be satisfied with the sound quality? Only you can decide.

If its only two channel, something like this would be much better: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marnr1200/marantz-nr1200-2-x-75-watts-a/v-stereo-receiver-w/hdmi/1.html

or this would be even better: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marpm7000n/marantz-pm7000n-2-ch-x-60-watts-integrated-stereo-amplifier-w/heos/1.html#!specifications

Don't attention to watts. Current and weight of the amp matter more, and whether or not its designed for surround sound or Stereo (if music is your preference then you want the latter)

Appreciate your help! I got the speakers and they're amazing. Crutchfield said not to turn my receiver more than 75% max volume, and of course suggested an AVR with a pre amp out and an external amp totalling $3k. Are they just trying to scare me into buying something? Can I turn my Denon more than 75% max volume?

Yes, watch the volume knob for sure, or you might damage your speakers. I've never turned any amp or receiver anywhere near 75%!

You don't need to spend 3k, but you aren't getting anywhere near those speakers full potential...

F1nut

Can I turn my Denon more than 75% max volume?

Of course you can, but afterwards you will need new speakers and probably a new AVR.