Looking for good receiver for Polk Mon 70's

paulgj
paulgj Posts: 16
edited September 2011 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Hello,

I have a pair of Monitor 70's (Series II) and a PSW10 and am trying to find out what kind of receiver would be a good match for these speakers in a 2.1 configuration. I'm particularly concerned about getting enough power for these speakers and having good specs to drive them as well as possible without damaging them.

When looking at Receiver specs I see a lot of confusing info such as two sets of numbers for say "Front L/R" ratings", one will be say 80W+80W at 8 ohms and another at 110W+110W for 6 ohms at a different Khz rating. I'm still trying to figure out exactly what this means, but am trying to get an idea of what to look for and what to avoid :confused:

Also are there any particular features to look out for with regard to the Subwoofer connection on a receiver?

Any suggestions or tips, links etc. would be greatly appreciated.

-Paul
HK 3490, Pair Monitor 70's (series II), PSW505
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,312
    edited September 2011
    Do you plan on going with a full theater down the road? If so then look no further then Pioneer Elite VSX52 or VSX53. These receivers will power your monitor series speakers beautifully . Not to mention have the latest in technology and coolest things like Airplay and 3D.
    Even if 2.1 is all your going to use , this receiver sounds sweet for music and has plenty of dynamic range to make those Monitors sing.

    http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Elite+Receivers
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  • paulgj
    paulgj Posts: 16
    edited September 2011
    thanks Mantis, that's a little more than what I wanted to spend, sorry should have mentioned that (would like to kee below $500 if poss). Yeah, sound quality is more important that home theater stuff right now, mainly looking for just a good music listening experience, not too interested in hooking up to Blu-Ray or TV at this point but would consider in the future.

    What would be a min power rating that would be OK to use with these speakers?.
    HK 3490, Pair Monitor 70's (series II), PSW505
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited September 2011
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123864
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited September 2011
    Reported entire thread!
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,329
    edited September 2011
    This is a pretty smoking deal and will provide your monitor's with plenty of power.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882115274
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,329
    edited September 2011
    Or for more coin, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882115275

    Very robust internal amplifier
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • paulgj
    paulgj Posts: 16
    edited September 2011
    Thanks for the tips, I am interested mainly in music so I got the Harmon Kardon HK 3490.
    HK 3490, Pair Monitor 70's (series II), PSW505
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,329
    edited September 2011
    Not a bad choice. HK's have notoriously had some of the beefiest internal amps too, so you'll be more than good on power
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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