Here's the deal...

T-Bone
T-Bone Posts: 24
edited May 2006 in Electronics
Room 18'x23' Purchased LSi 9's for R&L, LSiC, and have mid and rear surrounds by Pro Solutions. I need power for speakers, music and 7.1 HT, mostly for HT. I can't swing a $2k amp + reciever. I would say to start with will have about a $1200 budget for 7.1 rcvr and amp. Am I doomed or can some one help with what rcvr's and amps to look at. Thanks:D
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited May 2006
    You have plenty of money. Buy a receiver with pre-outs ($500) and use the remainder for a used 3 channel or 5 channel amp ($700) from ebay or audiogon. Use the receiver for the mid and/or rear surrounds.

    BTW, do you have a sub?
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • P.HUNT
    P.HUNT Posts: 211
    edited May 2006
    I have a set of denon amps.
    1-3 channel model# POA - 8300
    and 1-2 channel POA - 2800 both 200w into 4 ohms thx certified.
    will sell for $850.00 shipped
    PROCESSOR-- Sherbourn PT-7010A
    AMP
    Sherbourn 7/2100A
    DVD
    DENON 3910
    BLU RAY
    PS-3
    PROJECTOR --- Panasonic ae-900u
    SPEAKERS
    Klipsch Ultra2 System
    92" Screen
    PS Audio power cords
    Buttkickers
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  • T-Bone
    T-Bone Posts: 24
    edited May 2006
    :) no sub yet, but have decided on svs.

    What about name brands of recievers and amps? I have always had Yamaha recievers? But I am open for opinions.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited May 2006
    T-Bone wrote:
    :)What about name brands of recievers and amps? I have always had Yamaha recievers? But I am open for opinions.

    You'll get too many divergent opinions here. Just pick one.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • P.HUNT
    P.HUNT Posts: 211
    edited May 2006
    cant go wrong with Denon or Yahama
    PROCESSOR-- Sherbourn PT-7010A
    AMP
    Sherbourn 7/2100A
    DVD
    DENON 3910
    BLU RAY
    PS-3
    PROJECTOR --- Panasonic ae-900u
    SPEAKERS
    Klipsch Ultra2 System
    92" Screen
    PS Audio power cords
    Buttkickers
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  • T-Bone
    T-Bone Posts: 24
    edited May 2006
    Originally was considering a Yamaha RX V2500 + a amp? opinions on this?
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited May 2006
    Oh man! Have you opened a can of worms with this questions. Here comes the opinions.
    Michael


    Samsung 50" HD DLP
    Yamaha RX-V2500
    (2) Outlaw 200
    Adcom GFA 555
    Sony BDP300
    Denon 2900 DVD
    Lsi9's mains
    Lsi7's rear
    Lsic center
    12.1 SVS driver in 4.53 cuft. tube
    Harmony 880
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2006
    Welcome to the Club T-Bone.

    Find a store that carrys Yammies, Denons, etc. and demo all like crazy with your own music. Pick the one that strikes your fancy the most!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • T-Bone
    T-Bone Posts: 24
    edited May 2006
    I think I have decided on the outlaw 990, what are suggestions on power. And should I stick with outlaw or is there some good more economical power out there. Really would like to save some on the power if I can to help make up going so far over on the Pre.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2006
    Nice. I've had my Outlaw 990 for a few months now.. i'm continually amazed at it's sound.. and that's what it all comes down to really is the sound right?

    IF you do go with the Outlaw 990.. you may want to order the amp from them too.. because they'll knock off I think like $200 off the price if you purchase them together. $200 back in your pocket right off the top... no rebate forms to fill out. nada.. more bang for your buck!! :D

    * i don't know what kind of discount you get if you go with something different than their 7 channel amp.*
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • T-Bone
    T-Bone Posts: 24
    edited May 2006
    With the LSi's what amp power rating should I look at?
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2006
    Do you need a 2, 5 or 7 channel amp?

    the Outlaw 7500 amp looks to be able to handle 4ohm loads at 300wpc. X 5 that would be a nice fit for those LSi's.

    If you only need two ch.. then go with two 2200 mono block amps.. it's still 300watts @ 4ohms
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • T-Bone
    T-Bone Posts: 24
    edited May 2006
    Thats where I was hoping you guy's could direct me. I'm not sure how many channels I need:confused:
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2006
    How many speakers do you intend to run? Do you have room for 5 speakers or 7 speakers? That tells you whether to order the 7500 or the 7700.

    Nice choice on going with the Outlaw!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • T-Bone
    T-Bone Posts: 24
    edited May 2006
    there will be 7 speakers (3 of which are the LSi series) + sub for the HT, I will also have 2 other zones for music.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2006
    Duh! my bad... for suggesting a two channel amp. I just realized if T-Bone gets the Outlaw 990..it's a pre amp. no built in amps. so he'll need at least a 5 channel amp.. for 5.1 OR a 7 channel amp for 7.1 Doh!

    the 990 only has one other zone, not two. so you'd need a 7 channel amp. or a 5 ch + a seperate 2 channel would work also.
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2006
    Get the Outlaw 7700!
    T-Bone wrote:
    there will be 7 speakers (3 of which are the LSi series) + sub for the HT, I will also have 2 other zones for music.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited May 2006
    ubid.com has Audiosource amps for a nice price, those might be good for your surrounds.
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