LSi7 & Denon Receiver

m00npie
m00npie Posts: 697
edited February 2007 in Speakers
Hello,

I'm trying to put together an inexpensive system for a family member and I found a few used options that fit the bill. The question is this.

I realize that most people agree that a typical receiver is not enough for the LSi series speaker. However, for a system that will not pushed very hard in a small room, would the Denon 3806 be enough to push the speakers without fear of damaging them? I know the receiver is 8ohm and the speakers are 4ohm but I don’t know the impacts of using an 8ohm pre\pro for 4ohm speakers.

Thanks!
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited February 2007
    If you are planning on running 4 (or 5) of the LSi7's, you should be fine.

    When you move to the larger LSi speakers in a larger room (or turn it up more) you will want to start thinking about an amp. Make sure whatever you purchase has pre-outs so you can upgrade later if you choose to.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • m00npie
    m00npie Posts: 697
    edited February 2007
    I was planning on using 2 in the front and using either the LS or CS center. The CSi5 is not optimal to be used with LSi speakers, but then again, it beats the speakers on the LCD TV.

    Thanks for the info.
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited February 2007
    As long as the volume isn't cranked and the receiver isn't a $100 CC special, you should be fine. They won't sound their best, but it shouldn't hurt anything.
    There is no genuine justice in any scheme of feeding and coddling the loafer whose only ponderable energies are devoted wholly to reproduction. Nine-tenths of the rights he bellows for are really privileges and he does nothing to deserve them. We not only acquired a vast population of morons, we have inculcated all morons, old or young, with the doctrine that the decent and industrious people of the country are bound to support them for all time.-Menkin
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