h/k AVR 154 30x5watts underpowering m70s?
AndrewReefer559
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Hey guys, newbie here. I just got a cs20 center with m70 fronts. I have an older hk 154 rated at 30w/channel, is this seriously underpowering my monitors? Pioneer elites only way to go? I feel like the m70s arent living up to what ive read, wondering if its my receiver.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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I know the older HKs provided more "real" power than rated, but that is a lot of drivers to be pushing with 30wpc.
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I'd go with an SC series Pioneer Elite, or a seperate amp if it has preouts. The HK's are high current but the 70's can definitely handle a lot more power.
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Hmm... if you had a 254, you'd have pre-outs and that would be sweet. Pioneer Elite is nice, for sure, but it's not the "only" way to go. Plenty of higher-end models out there that would do the 70s well. An amp would just do it better.
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I've been looking at upgrading receivers now. Cs20, monitor 70s, psw505, surrounds pending. Ive been mostly viewing the denon 2112 or pioneer 10-21. Both can be found used around 500 below. Any input guys?
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I highly recommend getting a receiver with pre-outs, you'll be glad you did in the long run.
