Is my Outlaw 7700 300 wpc @4-ohm too much for LSi9's?

garnier
garnier Posts: 116
edited April 2008 in Speakers
Hi, it's me again. After placing an order with Outlaw Audio on their Model 7700 amplifier, I was wondering if its power output of 300 wpc @4-ohm would be too powerful for the LSi9's whose recommended amplifier power is 200 wpc. Wouldn't the amplifier damage the LSi9's? Should I use the LSi's with Outlaw Model 7125 whose power output is 190 wpc @4-ohm instead? Your feedback would be, again, greatly appreciated! Thank you! :)
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  • BeRad
    BeRad Posts: 736
    edited April 2008
    I haven't got to say this yet until now. You can never have too much power going to the speakers. They will not get damaged.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2008
    You'll be fine.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2008
    The more the merrier! The amp won't be putting out nearly that much except for short peaks. . . in which case you will truly appreciate those extra watts, current, and dynamic headroom.

    Buy and Enjoy!
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
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  • garnier
    garnier Posts: 116
    edited April 2008
    Thanks for replying! I was concerned only because of what I read in Outlaw Model 7700's manual as the following:

    Due to the high power output capability of your power amplifier, it is important that it not
    be used with speakers not capable of handling the amplifier’s power output. Before using
    the amplifier for the first time, make certain that your speakers are capable of handling
    its rated power output, at the impedance rating of your speakers. Outlaw Audio is not
    responsible for damage to any speaker system or other component that is caused by using
    products whose power rating is lower than that of the amplifier.

    Is this something I souldn't be concerned about? Thank you! :confused:
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited April 2008
    That would be "Legalese" for if you do something really stupid don't call Outlaw Audio because we ain't responsible for stupid audio tricks.

    Your LSi's will love you for the extra power.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2008
    Hooking them up to a 1,000 wpc amp would be fine too.

    In your case, as long as you don't put the volume up to 10, you should be fine. If it gets so loud that it starts to distort(your ears will be in agony), then turn it down.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2008
    You AOK Joe, speaker love you long time.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • john22614
    john22614 Posts: 214
    edited April 2008
    My Anthem puts out 375 watts at 4 ohms and its perfect for the 9's and the LSiC too.
    B&W 804s mains
    B&W HTM4 center
    Polk PSW 1000 sub
    Outlaw 990 Pre Amp
    Anthem MCA 30 Amp
    Monitor Radius 180 surrounds
    Audiosource Stereo Amp for surrounds
    Denon 2910 Universal DVD/SACD Player
    Comcast DVR
    Pioneer Elite 42" Plasma 940 HD
    Harmony Universal Remote
    Blue Jeans interconnects and biwires
    Itunes Air Express
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