Yamaha RXA1080 Receiver and LSiM Series Speakers

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thall1970
thall1970 Posts: 3
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I have a Yamaha RXA1080 receiver. I'm looking to purchase a pair of LSiM705 or LSiM707 speakers. I would like to know if the RXA1080 has enough wattage to sufficiently power either of those models? Or is is recommended to purchase a power amp? I'm using the LSiM's for both home theater and music.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,981
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    An amp is definitely recommended, especially if you are going to run them full range. If not, get the 705s and cross them over to a sub and you should be fine...
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  • thall1970
    thall1970 Posts: 3
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    Thanks @rooftop59. I'm using dual subs. I'll try the 705s with the receiver alone and upgrade to an amp.
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  • mark090852
    mark090852 Posts: 996
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    Either set of those Polk speakers will sound very good with that receiver. They will sound even better with an amp. Starting with your receiver alone and upgrading later is a great way to do it. Welcome to the Polk forum and enjoy your gear!
    McIntosh MA252 Integrated Amp, LUMIN D2 Network Music Player, Yamaha Aventage RX-A840 receiver, Emotiva XPA Gen3 2 channel amp, Polk LSiM 703 speakers. Oppo UDP-203 Blu-Ray player, Polk LSiM 705 speakers. Polk Signature S20 speakers.
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  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,454
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    Try them with your AVR if not happy then add an amp. Once you get a good amp on speakers it's hard to go back to an AVR.
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
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  • thall1970
    thall1970 Posts: 3
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    Thanks all for your input. Much appreciated.
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