Looking for a stereo reciever that can drive 4 speakers @ 1 time

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Dannieboiz
Dannieboiz Posts: 242
edited December 2005 in 2 Channel Audio
I want to install 4 speakers all playing @ once in stereo mode at my business what's the best way to achieve this w/o blowing anything up since they're 8 ohms speakers.
Sammy UN55C6400
Onkyo TX-SR875
Def Tech: Mythos One, Three, Six
Velodyne DPS-12
MartinLogan Dynamo 10
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  • lanion
    lanion Posts: 843
    edited December 2005
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    It shouldn't be that tough since you have 8ohm speakers. Just find a reciever with solid support for 4ohm speakers, since driving to 8ohm speakers is like driving 4ohm. Harmon Kardon makes a good cheap stereo reciever, and Outlaw Audio just came out with a very nice one.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2005
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    Yep, Harman Kardon stereo receivers can do it. They sound great, too.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

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  • lanion
    lanion Posts: 843
    edited December 2005
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    www.harmanaudio.com for refurbished units.
    My Iron Man training/charity blog.

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    32" Sharp LCD. H/K dpr 1001 to Outlaw Audio 7900 to Polk LSi + Paradigm Studio center. Hsu DualDrive ULS-15. PS3/Wii. Outlaw 7900.
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  • DeadFeat1
    DeadFeat1 Posts: 51
    edited December 2005
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    Marantz makes a nice stereo receiver that can drive 4 speakers and sounds great...
    Don't forget to enjoy the music...
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  • thehaens@cox.net
    thehaens@cox.net Posts: 1,012
    edited December 2005
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    Or just hook up your speakers in series........since it is just in your office you really don't need it to be that loud, and your receiver will only see a 16 Ohm load...
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited December 2005
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    http://cgi.ebay.com/HARMAN-KARDON-HK-3480-ONLY-259-NEW_W0QQitemZ5837761624QQcategoryZ67799QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited December 2005
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    and the info on it.. http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?Region=USA&Country=US&Language=ENG&cat=REC&prod=HK%203480&sType=C

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

    http://polkarmy.com/forums/index.php
    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2005
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    My HK 3380 drives four Polks at one time and doesn't even break a sweat. SDA 2As & RTA 8TLs.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited December 2005
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    I dont know what your budget is, but maybe look at the Outlaw stereo reciever. I've never heard it, but I hear good things, and I love all the rest of my Outlaw gear, they make good stuff
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • Dannieboiz
    Dannieboiz Posts: 242
    edited December 2005
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    sorry guys should of been more cleared. This is going to be put into my restaurant driving only 4 ceiling speakers which are cheap and does not require excelent sound quality. Just decent and clear. Something cheap older is fine.
    Sammy UN55C6400
    Onkyo TX-SR875
    Def Tech: Mythos One, Three, Six
    Velodyne DPS-12
    MartinLogan Dynamo 10
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2005
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    Then look in the FM and see if Faster100's vintage Marantz is still available. It will do a fine job.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited December 2005
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    actually, in that case, I would take whatever I have around and go with the series wiring plan, any old cheap clunker can handle a 16 ohm load and throw enough sound for an office environment.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • Dannieboiz
    Dannieboiz Posts: 242
    edited December 2005
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    Good idea, under driving is better than over driving. :) hmm lets see, I don't have any beat up equipments. LOLZ But I did manage to find a slightly newer marantz which I'm probably gonna pull the trigger on. It's floating around on ebay now.
    Sammy UN55C6400
    Onkyo TX-SR875
    Def Tech: Mythos One, Three, Six
    Velodyne DPS-12
    MartinLogan Dynamo 10
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited December 2005
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    If want something new, and cheap, take a look at the Sherwood stereo receivers. Some places sell them for even less than this. Try jr
    Tschüss
    Zach
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