Polk L200 powered by SR7012?

machine
machine Posts: 36
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Probably should have asked this question before ordering them, but I just ordered a set of L200 to replace my Tsi200’s. My AVR is a Marantz SR7012, I was hoping to be able to use these with an Lsim706c , RtiA1 surrounds and 2 Klipsch 12” subs. Anyone on here have any experience with the L200’s and SR7012? I know the specs technically say the AVR is 4 ohm stable, But they don’t specifically give numbers. I do see that it’s 165 wpc @ 6 ohm, Which definitely should be enough power for movies and what not, but I’m just worried about the amp getting too hot.
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,523
    If the receiver can handle the LSiM706C now it'll be fine with the L200s added in. It won't get the best performance possible from the L200s. Adding a separate amp later would help. Doesn't have to be extravagent. An Outlaw five channel amp would be a noticeable improvement.

    Don't believe the power output ratings reported by Marantz. With all channels driven you're probably getting closer to 70 to 100 watts per channel but if you'd just be playing the L200s in stereo the 165 watts from the receiver per channel is realistic. The 7012 is a good receiver.
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  • machine
    machine Posts: 36
    I do have a Yamaha P2500S laying around which is rated at 310wpc x 2 at 4 ohms. I would think that’s an over kill though, no?
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited July 12
    machine wrote: »
    I do have a Yamaha P2500S laying around which is rated at 310wpc x 2 at 4 ohms. I would think that’s an over kill though, no?

    I wouldn't use a pro amp for those speakers. They definitely benefit from upstream changes. Better amp, better pre/pro, better DAC, you will hear all those benefits through the L200s. They are very nice bookies.

    You'll be fine with the avr. They'll sound significantly better for two channel with a nice two channel amp like a parasound, rotel, arcam, B&K, lots of options. The outlaw would also be a nice option.

    They'll sound even better with a nice integrated with home theater bypass like a musical fidelity and a separate DAC.

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  • machine
    machine Posts: 36
    edited July 12
    Thanks! And what is a good “breaking in” method for these?
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    machine wrote: »
    Thanks! And what is a good “breaking in” method for these?

    Just play music or tv at low-medium volume for several days in a row...I got mine as a part of a demo and this pre-broken in, but others can chime in...
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,547
    machine wrote: »
    Thanks! And what is a good “breaking in” method for these?

    Play them. You could also turn your AVR to the tuner section and just let them play softly while away.
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  • machine
    machine Posts: 36
    Roughly how many hours? Like 50?75?
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,523
    The correct answer is ... yes. :D

    It'll vary by speaker with most of the amount of time required for reaching stable long term performance coming from the woofer's spider and other materials which vary in composition and size. Crossover components and tweeters tend not to take as long.

    You may or may not notice any difference during the first few weeks but they'll eventually reach a point where the driver materials are not going to break in anymore.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,443
    I have the much bigger L800 and they took well into 200 hours to break in.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,547
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I have the much bigger L800 and they took well into 200 hours to break in.

    Yes but you played Engelbert Humperdinck and Dinah shore....
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  • machine
    machine Posts: 36
    Well, they are hooked up and sound lovely. Very surprised by the amount of bass these things put out. Did I read somewhere there was a crossover upgrade kit for these? Or is that a common mod to R200’s and LsiM 703’s? I now have a pair of nice Tsi 200’s taking up space now. Anyone ever upgrade the crossovers in these?
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,948
    edited July 13
    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/194617/polk-l200/p1
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  • mikejedi0619
    mikejedi0619 Posts: 109
    edited July 15
    Have not upgraded anything in mine. The L200s sound amazing stock imo. They don’t need a sub at all in my loft and my Yammie AS2200 powers them with no issue at all. A lot of power on tap. In fact I am not surprised the Marantz is powering them well. Marantz makes good quality amp sections in their receivers. Enjoy 😉
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