Polk Reserve R200
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tony2loops
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What amp would you recommend to run the r200? I mainly listen to streaming music but I will also use them to watch movies. I have a Denon 660h AVR. Is it powerful enough?
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Got a link to the specs of your AVR?
If it's primarily music, an integrated amp or separates typically gets nicer presentation. Not to say people aren't having satisfactory experiences with beefy AVRs.
Personally, I'd be looking for a high current integrated amplifier with HT bypass for connection to an AVR/processor.
Do you ha e a sub in the mix, currently?I disabled signatures. -
Thanks for the input!
Denon 660h AVR specs https://manuals.denon.com/AVRS660H/NA/EN/GFNFSYbsjxinov.php
yes, i have a 10" 100W sub. here are the specs.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/586700-REG/Boston_Acoustics_CSSUB10B_CS_Sub10_10_Down_Firing.html/specs -
tony2loops wrote: »Thanks for the input!
Denon 660h AVR specs https://manuals.denon.com/AVRS660H/NA/EN/GFNFSYbsjxinov.php
yes, i have a 10" 100W sub. here are the specs.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/586700-REG/Boston_Acoustics_CSSUB10B_CS_Sub10_10_Down_Firing.html/specs
Will you get sound through them and will it sound like music? Yes. Will they be anywhere near their full potential? No. Will you be satisfied with the sound quality? Only you can decide.
If its only two channel, something like this would be much better: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marnr1200/marantz-nr1200-2-x-75-watts-a/v-stereo-receiver-w/hdmi/1.html
or this would be even better: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marpm7000n/marantz-pm7000n-2-ch-x-60-watts-integrated-stereo-amplifier-w/heos/1.html#!specifications
Don't attention to watts. Current and weight of the amp matter more, and whether or not its designed for surround sound or Stereo (if music is your preference then you want the latter)Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
Game Room 5.1.4: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
Bedroom 2.1Cambridge Azur 551r; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer -
^^^ yeah.
@tony2loops - do you already have the R200s? Presuming you're considering buying them at this point.
You could always just try it out with what you have, but with the idea in the back of your mind that you may want to upgrade the AVR to something else down the road.
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I mean, I usually use this (which was a dump find). Works quite respectably.
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tony2loops wrote: »Thanks for the input!
Denon 660h AVR specs https://manuals.denon.com/AVRS660H/NA/EN/GFNFSYbsjxinov.php
yes, i have a 10" 100W sub. here are the specs.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/586700-REG/Boston_Acoustics_CSSUB10B_CS_Sub10_10_Down_Firing.html/specs
Will you get sound through them and will it sound like music? Yes. Will they be anywhere near their full potential? No. Will you be satisfied with the sound quality? Only you can decide.
If its only two channel, something like this would be much better: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marnr1200/marantz-nr1200-2-x-75-watts-a/v-stereo-receiver-w/hdmi/1.html
or this would be even better: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marpm7000n/marantz-pm7000n-2-ch-x-60-watts-integrated-stereo-amplifier-w/heos/1.html#!specifications
Don't attention to watts. Current and weight of the amp matter more, and whether or not its designed for surround sound or Stereo (if music is your preference then you want the latter)
Appreciate your help! I got the speakers and they're amazing. Crutchfield said not to turn my receiver more than 75% max volume, and of course suggested an AVR with a pre amp out and an external amp totalling $3k. Are they just trying to scare me into buying something? Can I turn my Denon more than 75% max volume? -
I'mtony2loops wrote: »tony2loops wrote: »Thanks for the input!
Denon 660h AVR specs https://manuals.denon.com/AVRS660H/NA/EN/GFNFSYbsjxinov.php
yes, i have a 10" 100W sub. here are the specs.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/586700-REG/Boston_Acoustics_CSSUB10B_CS_Sub10_10_Down_Firing.html/specs
Will you get sound through them and will it sound like music? Yes. Will they be anywhere near their full potential? No. Will you be satisfied with the sound quality? Only you can decide.
If its only two channel, something like this would be much better: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marnr1200/marantz-nr1200-2-x-75-watts-a/v-stereo-receiver-w/hdmi/1.html
or this would be even better: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marpm7000n/marantz-pm7000n-2-ch-x-60-watts-integrated-stereo-amplifier-w/heos/1.html#!specifications
Don't attention to watts. Current and weight of the amp matter more, and whether or not its designed for surround sound or Stereo (if music is your preference then you want the latter)
Appreciate your help! I got the speakers and they're amazing. Crutchfield said not to turn my receiver more than 75% max volume, and of course suggested an AVR with a pre amp out and an external amp totalling $3k. Are they just trying to scare me into buying something? Can I turn my Denon more than 75% max volume?
Yes, watch the volume knob for sure, or you might damage your speakers. I've never turned any amp or receiver anywhere near 75%!
You don't need to spend 3k, but you aren't getting anywhere near those speakers full potential...Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
Game Room 5.1.4: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
Bedroom 2.1Cambridge Azur 551r; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer -
Of course you can, but afterwards you will need new speakers and probably a new AVR.Can I turn my Denon more than 75% max volume?Political Correctness'.........defined
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