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happajay
happajay Posts: 2
edited July 2008 in Electronics
My onkyo recently died. I have two LSi 15 fronts and a LSi C center channel. I'm looking for an amp that can manage these 4 ohm speakers effectively at the cheaper end of the market. Had my eye on the Onkyo 805/705/newer 706 or maybe the Yamaha 663 with a separate amp. Are the onkyo's sufficient to make these speakers shine at the mid to low volume level? Also is there a really cheap two or three channel amp that could power these speakers that could pair with the yamaha 663? Is there any other receiver in the price range of the Yamaha and Onkyo's above that I should take a look at? THanks
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,433
    edited July 2008
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    I'd get the cheapest AVR with pre-outs and a 3 channel amp. I'm partial to Adcom (since that's what I own), but there are other good choices out there. The used market will get you more for your money. Don't post a lot of meaningless posts to get to 25, but there are a couple of AVR's and maybe an amp or two in the Flea Market that would work well for you. Good Luck.
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  • skykeys
    skykeys Posts: 102
    edited July 2008
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    happajay wrote: »
    My onkyo recently died. I have two LSi 15 fronts and a LSi C center channel. I'm looking for an amp that can manage these 4 ohm speakers effectively at the cheaper end of the market. Had my eye on the Onkyo 805/705/newer 706 or maybe the Yamaha 663 with a separate amp. Are the onkyo's sufficient to make these speakers shine at the mid to low volume level? Also is there a really cheap two or three channel amp that could power these speakers that could pair with the yamaha 663? Is there any other receiver in the price range of the Yamaha and Onkyo's above that I should take a look at? THanks

    There are lots of conversations about this topic in the forum. From what I've seen, most people prefer and recommend going with separate components. I'm sure this is the best approach; but if you are budget minded, then receivers are the logical choice.

    I happen to like Yamaha equipment and I suggest checking out the RX-V663, as you already mentioned. But I will tell you that most of the people on this forum do not like Yamaha for some reason, and seem to prefer Onkyo, Denon, NAD, etc. It's a subjective call in any event. There are lots of alternatives.

    You may find that a Yamaha or Onkyo receiver will be sufficient for your needs and you won't need to go with a separate amp. Try the 663 by itself first. If that doesn't cut it for you, then add a separate amp, using the 663 as a pre. Let us know how you make it.

    Good luck.
    Speakers:
    . 5.2 surround config:
    . . . In-wall L & R Fronts and Center: Polk LC265i, LCi-RTS-C. In-ceiling L & R rears: Polk LC80i
    . . . Floor Subs: Polk DSWPro 500, Paradigm PDR-10
    . Zone B: very old pair of Polk M 5's
    . In Storage but still favored: Paradigm Monitors

    AVR:
    . Yamaha RX-V863

    Universal DVD:
    . Oppo DV-980H

    TV:
    . Sony Bravia XBR LCD 40" 720P (2005 vintage)
    . Comcast Cable, Motorola box
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