Amp required?

shiarua
shiarua Posts: 13
edited February 2010 in Electronics
Looking to get the following:
2xPolkAudio TSi500
1xPolkAudio TSi200 (Pair)
1xPolkAudio CS20
1xPolkAudio PSW110
1xYamaha RX-V663


I've been told I would need an amp to power the TSi500s, but without, would I be ok?

Im a noob when it comes to this stuff, so go easy <.<
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited November 2008
    I prefer my Yamaha to my Onkyo....
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2008
    You might be able to get the RTI series at a cheaper price.
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  • shiarua
    shiarua Posts: 13
    edited November 2008
    Na, I get a discount through work :)

    Anywho, the spec on the RX-V663 is 95w/channel in a 7.1 channel setup (a least thats what the spec sheet says). Plus I get a discount on that too. Im not sure what else to look at besides watts/channel for the receiver spec.

    Also, where would be a good place to buy an amp?
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited November 2008
    The 663 should be able to handle those speakers no problem (as long as you are not looking to run it full out). It has full 7.2 pre outs so an amp could always be added later. I would go with what you are looking at, then later on look for a good used 3 ch. amp
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  • shiarua
    shiarua Posts: 13
    edited November 2008
    Yea, not looking to run these at full power (yet) as Im in a dorm, and wont be moving back home until the summer.
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  • mdk5068
    mdk5068 Posts: 204
    edited April 2009
    shiarua,

    I am actually a sophomore at PSU right now living in the dorm and have the following:

    RM8 5.0 system
    DSW Pro 400
    Yamaha RX-V659 receiver
    Pj503D Projector

    Was looking to upgrade to TSi500's or Monitor 60's or RTi A5's for my fronts and a CS2 for my center. This ideally would give me a decent 7.1 system. Was hoping to find out what you figured out in terms of your setup. What you eventually went with for your fronts, whether you ever decided on an AMP, honestly anything. Thanks a lot and I hope you figured it all out and are enjoying your system!

    -Mark
    Bulls make money.
    Bears make money.
    Pigs get slaughtered.
    ...
    You, my friend, are the bacon.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2009
    Hey Guys,

    I run a M-series system as my second system. M70s/CS2/M30s sounds pretty good with a Denon AVR 2800 series...for extra oooomph in two channel...I use an Adcom power amp on the 70s--yeah, they can handle it, and they love the extra power even though they're pretty efficient speakers. With the Adcom running them I'd put them up against a pair of Rti-8s/A5s--I prefer the M70 crossovers for music! Rts maybe a bit better for HT maybe not--the jury is out for me on this!

    I think the Rti-12's/A9s are the most musical of that series but that's some coin!

    If you're considering Rti-A5s listen to some M70s as well...see what you think. I've heard them both and I'm sticking with my 2.5 system Ms.

    Yamaha 663 has ample power for this set...so you're good....but I prefer Harman Kardon, Onkyo or Denon. Pioneer Elites, also prime candidates.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • Hilbert
    Hilbert Posts: 316
    edited May 2009
    My first Polk system, purchased just about 1 year ago, included a Yam 663 powering Monitor 50s, 30s, & CS1, rather like what the OP is proposing. It sounded OK, but not great, and it sounded much better when I added an amp.

    However, in a dorm room setting, with cramped quarters, lots of background noise, and (justifiably) complaining neighbors, an amp is unlikely to be worth the trouble of lugging back and forth every year or semester or whatever. Let your dream of owning a home with room for an amp motivate you to study like mad and get out of school.

    I take it, Shiarua, that you're in school somewhere in the deep north. Down here it's already summer and the schools are winding down.
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  • kniowsk1
    kniowsk1 Posts: 33
    edited February 2010
    I think you would be fine without another amp. Your Yamaha V663 should suffice.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited February 2010
    just saw how old this thread it...and delete.
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