Recommendation

Chapis
Chapis Posts: 1
edited June 2008 in Electronics
Does anybody know what receiver works better for the RI7 speakers (300 watts)? How many watts do I need to move these speakers in a well performance?, At this moment I am comparing two receivers the HK 3490 (120 watts) and the rotel RX1052 (100 RMS watts). Would you pay the double for the Rotel? I also need a receiver with A/B speaker.

I will appreciate your support with your recommendation

Thanks
Post edited by Chapis on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2008
    First welcome to Club Polk.
    I don't think it would be worth double to get the Rotel. For that kind of money I would hold out for a Pre/Pro, amplifier.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited June 2008
    HK, but only if I had to choose. I'm on board with Ben.
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited June 2008
    The HK would work fine, not great, but fine.
    Jake
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited June 2008
    I like HK because in all the tests Ive seen in magazines where they actually test a receivers power output, Harmon Kardon has always exceeded their ratings. That and they look damn cool makes them one of my favorites.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

    polkaudio SR6500 --- polkaudio MM1040 x2 -- Pioneer P99 -- Rockford Fosgate P1000X5D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited June 2008
    I just took my HK amp out of my rack. HK seems to always be the weakest link and I just don't buy it anymore.
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Marty913
    Marty913 Posts: 760
    edited June 2008
    I don't disagree with any of the above comments but in my opinion it would need to be decided from two different perspectives. I have never had a problem with my HK's "amplification" side although it only has 50 X 7 (75 X 2). That was solved by adding a separate amp (Carver). Preamp-Outs are great.

    The preamplifier / processing side is a little more problematic and should be considered also. I've swapped HK / Carver combination back & forth a number of times with my Outlaw 950 / Carver combination and the Outlaw wins every time. That's not to say there is anything horribly wrong with HK processing (I believe it's better than most receivers), it just may not be fair to compare the processing in a $500 receiver to a dedicated processor.

    I guess what I'm suggesting is that it shouldn't be just about the watts. The more important piece is the pre-amp / processing.
    Sony 60'' SXRD 1080p
    Amp = Carver AV-705THX 5-Channel
    Processor = NAD T747
    Panasonic BD35 Blu-Ray
    Main = SDA-1C Studio with RD0s, spikes, XO rebuild, rings, I/C upgrade
    Center=Polk CS10, Surround = Athena Dipoles, Sub= Boston 12HO
    Music/Video Streaming = Netgear NEO550
    TT = Audio Technica
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter