HI TD, I'm little old school in this so my question is: Can you get the same loudness from 4 Elac Shelf speakers? Because I'm having a super tough time with this. The main speakers are loud and the second set is super weak and not even close in sound. I'm not using my ONKYO TX-RZ620 AVR with a TV only my Turntable. Maybe you know what I'm doing wrong. I'm also contemplating on getting the external amp because i have to crank this thing up past 50 just to get some volume.
This is what I'm talking about right here Channa. This was/is the most confusing part to home theater. I think you did a fantastic job. For newbies like me being able to access your ebook and read in a bit more detail would be fantastic. I'm going to start contributing to your channel by purchasing merchandise and donating. I know I say it every video, but I really appreciate the info.
Great info. That’s what I did. Marantz sr8012. With a 3 channel 200 watt monolith amp. For the main stage. The amp fit my speaker requirements perfect. Running a 5.1.4 dtsx set up. Sounds better then my local theater. Again. Great advise!! Keep em. Coming! Larry
Ultimately very efficient speakers will do the trick if you are doing a living room system or in a situation where you cant crank it. But in a dedicated room where you want to hit reference level, additional amps for the front sound stage is the way to go. Or even better...sensitive speakers AND plenty of power. The best of both worlds.
Ooh… I was ***wondering*** what on Earth the Audiophiliac was going on about when-during one of his celebratory videos of the Klipsch RP600M bookshelf speakers (which I was convinced to acquire)-he made a comment in passing, while **celebrating** how easy they were to drive, that they would make use of the power “*if you had it*.” I had bought what is considered a “*powerful*” Onkyo receiver from a list of the Top Ten AirPlay 2 AVRs of 2019, to feed the “*power hog*” ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 bookshelf speakers Steve G. and the posse had convinced me to acquire not long before the Klipsch. I remain confident the ELACs will ***feast*** on the Crown XLi 1500, but I must admit, the much more sensitive Klipsch remained a source of curiosity.
Had to do a refresh re-watching of this video...I ordered a Monoprice Monolith 3X Multi-Channel Power Amplifier for my Denon 6500 for cheap ... even though I know how to install, I just needed make sure lol....you got to love RUclips....a video library at your fingertips....thanks for the informative video!
Techno Dad Thanks so much for this video! Getting klipsch rp line and didn’t even know I need a boost until I got them. Is there a decent 3 channel amp you’d recommend?
How do I hook up a power amp to a 2 channel 100 watt receiver without pre-outs? My receiver gets really hot after a few hours of playing loud music and then trips. I would like to add more power. Thanks,
Hello Techno Dad. This video is really nice and helpful, but I have a question about another DENIN X2400H that I own. In the instructions for connecting an additional amplifier to the device, it says to connect ZONE2 on the AVR to the AUX input on the amplifier, of course via an RCA cable. I would like to amplify only the front speakers like this, to get a better stereo sound when listening to music. Do you have any experience with this and can you tell me if I would get a better sound with a good amp than my DENON. So would the sound have the characteristics of this other amplifier? Thanks for your reply and I wish you all the best.
It would be beneficial to mention your reciever has to have preouts prior to going into any of that. Beginners come to these videos with little knowledge of how these things work and even though you mention preouts, you never specify that you cannot add an external amp without preouts.
Just purchased a Marantz 6014 amp and currently running a 7.2.2 system. Wanting to add 2 more height atmos speakers. I understand you plug into the pre out height 2 on the Marantz amp but where would you plug into on the external 2 channel amp. I also understand that you plug the new height speakers into the external amp and I’m guessing that you control the volume of the new height speakers from the external amp. Is the volume a preference that you control as needed? Thanks
Great video, learnt a lot from it. I have a specific scenario. For my 7.2.4 setup which currently has 2 Surround-BACK speakers, i want to add 2 more Surround-BACK. My AVR has option for pre-out the Surr-back, but how do i set this up with a external amp to send this audio to 4 Speakers?
Great video, thanks for the easy explanation. A question though, please. I am getting a new Onkyo tx-rz50 soon to replace my older Onkyo TX NR 626 AV Amp, This video got me wondering if I could use my older AV Amp as a Pre-out to power the front speakers, or vice versa instead of buying a dedicated amp?
Edit: Added 2 Crown XLi 1500's and another set of Cerwin Vega's.The AT-15's.Sounds fantastic.Thinking of adding a couple of 18" subs as well through a QSC GX5 I have stashed away.
joey polanco I will be going for Marantz SR7013 with Klipsch rp-8000 and rp-504c, will be adding emotixa xpa-3, would it be worth it? Other option would be a full 11 channel Marantz SR8012. Thank you.
i have connected two professional amplifier in a receiver 5.1 using the pre out subwoofer conection, and each professional amplifier have two 18 inch subwoofers speakers, and sound great
Simple enough, but I didn't know exactly what to do. Your video helped, thanks! I just upgraded to a rp504c center and now I have another smaller amp running my older center speaker as well (rc-52ii) and it sounds great!
I'm setting up my first home theater. Have all the equipment picked out except the amplifier. I've heard people say the amp os not going to provide any noticeable difference, and I've heard people say it will make a massive difference. It's a 7.1 channel setup. The front stage speakers are big fancy speakers, the rest are all smaller. My thought was to get an amp for my front big expensive speakers, but I don't want to spend the money if it's not going to make a big difference. I'm not worried about total loudness, I just want the best sound quality, it's not that big of a room.
HELP please , i have ht7800 from onkyo and the av receiver do 100 w/ch 8ohm , so if I put an amp thats give 140 watt is that well be 240 watt total or only 140 w?
That would 140Watt per channel only for the amp that you have added. Its just that you will not be using the power of HT7800 as what is advertised is not entirely true. So if you use 7 channels of HT7800 it is not 100W/ch in reality .. it should be around 60 or 70w max :)
Exactly what I'm looking for. I have some RTIa9's and my piddly little reciever isn't driving those 500W peak speakers properly. I need something to give them an extra power boost.
@@TechnoDad very informative video. It looks like my av receiver does not have pre amp out i only see multi channel input at the back of my Sony str dg 920
Great review. I am trying to get an external amp for my Yamaha TSR 700. I have a 5.1.2 setup. Could you please suggest an affordable and good external amp for my setup. Thanks.
Thanks techno dad i am new to this avr to amp, dont need it right now, but is helpful to know when people talk about it. I like your tip about powering the fronts and let the rest for the avr to power up.
What’s up Techno Dad! I was wondering if it would make a difference if you run Audyssey before or after hooking up the external amplifier? I just bought 2 Outlaw 5000 for my Denon 4400H and wanted to make sure I set it up correctly.
Techno Dad, will Audyssey room correction still calibrate correctly when you have your main speakers on an external power amp? (or any other speakers on an ext. amp)
So my 7.1 is running 7 plus 2 subs...living room ya dig? I ran all the audio cable through the wall so the audio is an outlet capable home. But I need to add a projector in the basement and surround sound attached to it and 3 or if not 2 more speakers outside
hi Techno Dad..i have purchased the Denon 3600H which I have done 5.2.4....can I use the Sony strn d1080 to power the 4 heights and the denon to power the other speakers...if so , which cable do I use to connect denon to the sony….many thanks...from the UK...love all of your videos, mainly because im VIP, and you don't over do with the jargon...simple is best..thank you...
Tech dad , cool name. I'm trying to connect a analog eq. to two amplifiers to my yahama 771 yahama. The Alesis amp has 2 channels and vol. control, the harmon cardon has two plus 2 but no vol. control and like the Alesis only one input. So I'm no amount a avreciever and adding a analog eq. Its got me climbing the walls. Thanks, Savage.P.L.
The plastic sheaths covering the internal speaker wires between the banana plugs and the outer wire covering look great, can that be purchased separately from the banana plugs ? Great videos !
This is great information. I have a Denom, 2700. I’m not pleased with the output of my turntable. Would this scenario work with 2 channel listening while also allowing my sub to operate properly?
hi thanks for the info… i have a onkyo 6100 and would like to add an preamplifier which one would you recommend and how can i connect it . does the 6100 have preouts ? thank you.
I have a Marantz SR 8012 AVR and thinking of adding at three channel anthem MCA 325. to the Front stage but what degree of improvement would I get one to 5% 10% here in Australia we can’t bring amps home and test them and then take them back if we don’t like it so we rely on reviews like you to give us the good oil.
Techno dad I just want to say you helped me alot so far building my home theater system. I got into this hobby/obsession kinda by accident but not really. Long story. But what I want to tell you is if your ever in Los Angeles I would love if you could come by and check out my home theater system. Your kinda responsible for it and it's not the best but trust me its awesome for a rookie
One question, if you have a receiver that outputs let’s say 100w per channel and you hook up a 100w 2 channel amp for the two front main speakers do you now have 200w for each of the 2 front speakers??
I have a Sony 7.2 and im running 7 surround and 2 subs. I picked up a pyle pca4 by accident lol, but I want to add 3(at least) speakers for my backyard
Thank you for sharing the things, Can you please explain me about the "controls and settings on my AVR Marantz SR-6015, after adding the 3 Channels POWER-Amp to the preamps of my SR 6015 (Center, FL, FR ) . Whether the volume, levels and crossovers and Audessy settings of these 3 channels will be automatically bypassed or still continuous, any sound delay issues etc. Rest of the channels (surround and height) continuous to work as previous or stop? If I select pre-amp mode in " Amp assign' setting what happens?
Hey man, I hope you see this comment and help me out. I spent the last few months researching receivers, speakers, tvs, and Dolby Atmos tech. I finally upgrading my home theater and purchased an Onkyo tx-nr696 receiver, LG OLED 65in C9 tv, and the Klipsch RP8060 towers with Dolby Atmos speakers built into the top, 504c center, and RP600M surround. I’m currently running a 5.1.2 setup. The problem I have now is that I want to add 2 Klipsch RP500SA Dolby Atmos topper speakers to my setup to make it a 5.1.4 setup. The return window for me to send back my receiver has passed. So my question for you is, can I buy a separate amp and run the 2 extra Dolby toppers to it?
One question, sorry if it is obvious for some: When receiver’s preouts are connected to a dedicated amp via rca or xlr, is the volume control still managed by the receiver?
If I want to add power to my av, can I just use say an emotiva amp without a pre amp. Is a pre amp an absolute must. As I’m on a budget. Thanks for your help.
@@TechnoDad yes its a yamaha. It's a few years old I bought it to run with my 3d TV. It has wonderful sound. BTW just bought the klipsck RP 280F towers two of them as well as two svs PB 3000. . I also have two klipsch 625 towers a d the 525 center and a set of klipsch bookshelf for surround. All I need now is a reasonable price amp. Any suggestions.
I just bought this Yamaha rx a780 receiver , not enough power for my LS 15 and 12 Cerwin Vega's , what external amp would you recommend , oh and I will not be using any other surround speakers
Hi, can I use another receiver for an external amp? Or do I have to use an amp only? I hope that question makes sense. I have an older onkyo receiver that I'm not using right now. Thanks in advance..
What do do you think about a Niles S 2125 with a Yamaha 3600 H series receiver? It seems like it would be perfectly matched to drive my old school Sony floor standing front speakers but at the same time drive the surrounds properly. And then allow my receiver to do the rest of the heavy lifting for the surround back and Dolby speakers etc. based in on this video it seems perfect but I’m just trying to make sure. It was a gift btw!!
This maybe a stupid question but if I get a avr thats 7.2.4 and only use it as a 7.1 should i still be thinking of getting an amp. I guess my question is can I go bigger on the avr and not need an external amp. I also saw something about a power conditioner. If im just starting what should my av rack look like especially if I have a small budget, whats important and not so important. Whats bang for my buck. Small reciever 5.1 with bigger amp. I'm easily confused lol
Thank you very much for the super helpful video and thank you so much for doing the individual AV receivers. I just got the Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 3 for the front two channels with my Marantz SR5012.
Hi I want to do the same thing with my DENON AVR but I have a question,how you contol the volume after that?? I mean I will have 2 front speakers connected to the ex-amp and 3 with my DENON,anyone knows?
Do you have to do anything in the on-screen settings to stop the signal from going out the speaker outlets and get the signal to go through the pre-outs?
Hi mate, I've ordered the Denon DRA-800H to power my x2 Polk audio TSX440t tower speakers and x2 powered subwoofers, both 8 inch. Will the Denon have enough power to make my setup play rock music, loud!!
Is there anyway i could use the receiver as a karaoke? Or is there a way to connect microphone to sing using a receiver.? Sorry i dont know much about it i really need your help. 🙏🏻
I hope you can answer this question: My pioneer receiver model VSX-LX303 is a 9.2 channel. I want to connect an Stellar Gain Cell DAC, I am going to use the Analog Inputs of the Gain Cell DAC but what RCA outputs do I use on the Pioneer receiver. I have: VIDEO IN assignable 1- 2 and I am thinking that this is where I should connect the RCA cables coming from the Cell DAC. Thank you for your time.
I have an old amp Denon PMA-860 can I connect it to my Denon AVC-4700H? Wanted to get more power on my front pair and connect my new turntable to the old amp. Thank You!
I have a pair of kef uni-q tower speakers. They’re 3 way 6ohms speaker. I’m having trouble connecting them to my Sony home receiver. It’s nothing like your denon, it’s a mid 90s receiver does it’s pretty simple. Every time I turn them up loader than 25 they cut off the receiver to protection mode. I would like to ask how you recommend me connecting the tower speakers to get the best sound.
Excellent info man. Im looking to add an external to my receiver. It's an older Yamaha RX-v467. But pretty good features and sounds real good for the polks I'm using. It is a 7ch amp but only runs 5.1. Other 2ch are pre outs. Now I'm just looking for a small 2ch amp. I have one in mind with the pyle 120x2. And I already purchased polk audio owm3.. I'm interested in some ideas.
Does adding an external amp for the front stage give me better surround effects/performance? My setup Yamaha RX A6A, 7.1 kef R300x6@120w kef center speaker R600x200w. Thanks, I hope I’m not becoming annoying
Question for ya- my pre amp is a 90's Carver and obviously doesn't have any way to sense the signal for power from my receiver (so I will be pressing the power button every time). Do you know of a way to simplify this chance?
I have a Marantz 7011 and I just bought a Emotiva Audio A-700 BasX 7-channel Power Amplifier. I have 4 of these Klipsch RP-280F and this as my center speaker RP-450C and I have 2 of these RP-250S thinking about buying 2 more of them and finally 2 subwoofers R-115SW subwoofers. Would like to buy some ceiling speakers for Dolby Atmos. How would you hook up all of this?
I have a 5.1 sony home theater...with 3 speakers connected to the bluray player come amp and another amp for the rear surrounds....now I want to make this system into a 5.2.4 Dolby setup....what is the best way to do it...btw the ones I have are the Sony BDV-N9200W
Thanks TechoDad. good info. Now what if you are using an old extra AVR instead of a dedicated power amp? what would the connections be from Main AVR to the old AVR being used as a PA ?
I have an Onkyo TX-DS676 and I'd like to use its center channel pre out to a CD input of a Sony AVR. The plan is to use a center channel speaker independently on an external amp to improve dialog when watching TV and movies. Will I be okay with doing this, or would the input voltage be too much for the Sony?
I’m usingTwo PARASOUNDS 2125 for biamping my two fronts now my AVR DENON is doing the center it’s the AVR-X7200WA model rated at 150 w for 8ohms that’s what they say I do have a mono block amp if I want to do the center as a option it’s brigged Mono. Or should I just use the AVR for the center ? Good video I do have dual subs .
What happens if you have more speakers than pre-out speakers, is it possible to add a second amplifier? (Thanks for all the input, this is where I found out how to connect an amp to my receiver.....now I need to connect two more speakers)
So is there no amp assignment in the menu you have to do with this amp (Denon) to tell it you have a power amp controlling the front two speakers? I ask because I’ve done this and the amp setup for speakers still shows two front active on the Denon.
Hey man forgot the option to use a pre amp for better sound quality and balanced but no internal power supply very good video great for beginners I got a anthem avm 60 and two Anthem amps a mca 5 (front three back two) and pva 7 (surrounds and 4 height) worth every penny also good power cords help alot too
Hey techno dad I want to add at most and I have I know speakers to make it a 7.2.4 system I have an older Onkyo Tx nr807 . Can I buy a newer cheaper Dolby Atmos receiver and pre out that with my older Onkyo .
My only question is, what configuration do I need to change or do I change it at all, say my main AV normally a 7.2 and I get a Amp, and run my LCR through preout do I have to change on the amp the configuration or does this still keep setting at 7.2 and no setting need to be changed besides the preout settings..so it stays a 7.2 through my AV and the amp only poweres the LCR everything else stays the same? 🤔🤔🤔
Connecting cables is pretty obvious, but this isn't to me: So you just plug it in and the volume levels on the power amp speakers are automatically exactly the same as the ones in the receiver? Surely if the power amp has a higher wattage than the receiver, the power amp'd speakers will play louder. Is there a pre out level setting on receivers for this, or is it fixed using room connection and manual level adjustment? If the power amp is much more powerful than the receiver, then surely the signal level will be reduced enough to be too weak for a clear and good quality signal? I know if I turn my PC master volume down to 1% and turn my amp attached to it up, I'll get a degraded signal.
Have a Marantz SR6014 and looking to connect Zone 2 of above to a tube integrated amp. When I change the Volume of Zone 2 to variable, where should I set the volume at so that I get pure DAC out from Zone 2?
Step 1 you plugged the rca cables into your AV receiver denon and then afterwards Step 2 I’m a little confused, because we can’t see where the exact “corresponding input” on the amp is. Other than that the video was really clear.
Hello Channa, I have a Denon 3700 AVR and a Outlaw 7X300 amp connected to my Klipsch speakers. I have 5.2.4 set up. I am using the 7 channels of the amp to connect the main 5 speakers and two of the height (Atmos speakers). Remaining pair of Atmos speakers are connected to the AVR. I bought an Adcom GFA-545 power amp 100 WPC @ 8 Ohms in the second hand market. Do you think I can connect the remaining two Atmos speakers to this amp? The Outlaw is connected via a trigger cable. This amp has to be powered directly I believe. Is there anything wrong in using two amps from the Denon 3700H AVR? Your kind reply will be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
Technodad… how would I connect three power amplifiers up to a Marantz 7706 processor? I would like to use three Emotiva amps… one 3 channel for LCR, one 4 channel amp for my ceiling speakers and another 4 channel amp to power my floor surrounds. Do I just plug the 3 channel in to my LCR (after setting the pre-out in the software to “main”) and then all other pre-outs to the respective amps? Thank you for any help!
I would go mid-range with an external amp. Check out the Denon X3600H and the Outlaw Audio Model 5000 combo. I just made a new video on this topic - ruclips.net/video/x_a-9Uq4Tzc/видео.html links to products are in the description of this new video.
whats going on Techno Dad? I have a pioneer elite sc lx 901 4k receiver. would you suggest i get another amplifier cause i am running 4 towers 2 powered that have 4 connecting posts for bi wiring 2 non powered but with 4 connecting posts, a giant center 2 giant surrounds and 2 atmos.. also should i bi wire those 4 towers? Thank You for your time
Hi Techno Dad, I have a 135 watt 9.2 atmos pioneer receiver and I have all klipsch speakers. The fronts L and R are 150 watt RMS and the rest including the center speaker are 100 watts and the my sub is a 12in 350 watt RMS Klipsch sub. I was thinking about getting an external amp for the the fronts L and R because I was thinking that I was under powering them but after watching ur video I'm thinking about just adding a 2ch amp. Do you know of a good affordable 2ch amp? Thank you for ur videos!!!
On my Onkyo TX NR696 the pre-outs are used by the subwoofers. How ever there is a left and right line out next to them. I used the line outputs and a separate pre-amp to control an Onkyo M501 power amp. The only drawback is the the volume to the additional speakers are controlled by the separate pre-amp. Would it be possible to use split left and right RCA cables to send the pre-out signal to the subwoofers and the power amp?
It would be nice if all future av recievers comes with a built in 20 band equalizer that can store settings for music/ movie since you want more bass when watching movies
I bought Emotiva BasX A-700 (only 5 channels used, center, front left, front right , Dolby Atmos left and right ) then you said is better. but emotiva has 7 channels ..my question is ? only dolby atmos 4 channels ,, or center and front , left speakers? because now tested in 5 channels and the sound is the same marantz 7012 or .. today ?I bought one pair RP-500SA, now wilbe 2 pair ..what do you recommend for audio clean..and powerful..thanks for your videos..amazing bro!!!
@@TechnoDad ....Hey, man ... I always see your videos, always clear, direct and with almost all the questions I ask. easy to understand .. although a person like me, has no knowledge, you can understand .. it's a good sign .. I would like to ask you a question? my system I have designed more for movies than to listen to music .. I like movies and I enjoy their good audio, (dolby Atmos) .. I like the details of light sound and the same immersive, my system is this Home theater 7.2.4 AVR Marantz 7012 Bluray 4k Panasonic DP ub820 Front klipsch RF-42II Klipsch Center RP 504C Klipsch subwoofer R-110SW Subwoofer SVS PB 1000 Klipsch Surround and surround back RB-41 II Klipsch Dolby Atmos Rp 140SA front Klipsch Dolby Atmos Rp 500SA back Panamax MR4300 Emotiva BasX A-700 (only 4 channels used, 2 pair Dolby Atmos front and back) living room size 13 x 31 (403 sq feet complete) (used front TV is 13 x 12 sq feet) question? how can I update, for more sound immersive .. in this system? to take better advantage of my equipment and speakers? thanks for reading and answering?
I have an Onkyo TX-NR797. I'm assuming it does not power the zone 2 left and right speakers? My zone 2 is 2 outdoor speakers. What's a cheap amp for my application and exactly how would I connect the amp to everything????? I am begging you to help me with this.
Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧 Need your advice I have a 5.1 setup consisting of the following equipment 1 x Denon AVRX2200W Amp 4 x Q Acoustics 3010 on their proper ST stands 1 x Q Acoustic 3070S Sub 1 x Q Acoustic 3090C Centre Speaker 1 x Marantz CD63 MkII KI Signature CD Player all using decent quality cables I’m pleased with my setup pretty much Sounds okay watching movies I’m VERY disappointed when listening to Music on CD and want some NEW floor standing speakers (must be in White) my current setup just lacks a FULL big sound with Music, I don’t have the money to upgrade my Denon amp and maximum budget for speakers is £550 (around $700) I was thinking of the Monitor Audio Bronze 5? The Bronze 5’s Gotta be a bigger and better sound using these or similar with my Denon AV amp surely? I may even consider some second hand speakers, the Q Acoustics 3010 are rubbish for Music definitely My living room is 13ft deep by 16ft wide Or maybe I should get a separate power amp to run my 2 new floorstanders? Any advice would be great 😃😃
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Lots and lots of avrs without pre outs. Some sales representatives don't even know what an external amp is. Thanks for the video
You're welcome William!
HI TD, I'm little old school in this so my question is:
Can you get the same loudness from 4 Elac Shelf speakers? Because I'm having a super tough time with this. The main speakers are loud and the second set is super weak and not even close in sound. I'm not using my ONKYO TX-RZ620 AVR with a TV only my Turntable. Maybe you know what I'm doing wrong. I'm also contemplating on getting the external amp because i have to crank this thing up past 50 just to get some volume.
I have a buddy selling 2 jvc home towers for 100. For both! 1976 jvc, wood
DAG this video is still up after 4 years. You are a legend Channa D.
You know it!
This is what I'm talking about right here Channa. This was/is the most confusing part to home theater. I think you did a fantastic job. For newbies like me being able to access your ebook and read in a bit more detail would be fantastic. I'm going to start contributing to your channel by purchasing merchandise and donating. I know I say it every video, but I really appreciate the info.
Awesome, thank you Javon!! Glad you liked the video!!
Great info.
That’s what I did. Marantz sr8012. With a 3 channel 200 watt monolith amp. For the main stage.
The amp fit my speaker requirements perfect.
Running a 5.1.4 dtsx set up.
Sounds better then my local theater.
Again. Great advise!! Keep em. Coming!
Larry
Thanks Larry! Sounds like you got a rocking setup!
What are your front three speakers?
Ultimately very efficient speakers will do the trick if you are doing a living room system or in a situation where you cant crank it.
But in a dedicated room where you want to hit reference level, additional amps for the front sound stage is the way to go.
Or even better...sensitive speakers AND plenty of power. The best of both worlds.
Agreed!!
Ooh… I was ***wondering*** what on Earth the Audiophiliac was going on about when-during one of his celebratory videos of the Klipsch RP600M bookshelf speakers (which I was convinced to acquire)-he made a comment in passing, while **celebrating** how easy they were to drive, that they would make use of the power “*if you had it*.”
I had bought what is considered a “*powerful*” Onkyo receiver from a list of the Top Ten AirPlay 2 AVRs of 2019, to feed the “*power hog*” ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 bookshelf speakers Steve G. and the posse had convinced me to acquire not long before the Klipsch.
I remain confident the ELACs will ***feast*** on the Crown XLi 1500, but I must admit, the much more sensitive Klipsch remained a source of curiosity.
Had to do a refresh re-watching of this video...I ordered a Monoprice Monolith 3X Multi-Channel Power Amplifier for my Denon 6500 for cheap ... even though I know how to install, I just needed make sure lol....you got to love RUclips....a video library at your fingertips....thanks for the informative video!
1:01 Why add an external amplifier?
3:57 Connecting an external amplifier
5:15 Denon
5:40 Anthem
6:04 Marantz
6:28 Onkyo
6:46 Pioneer
7:13 Sony
7:31 Yamaha
Techno Dad Thanks so much for this video! Getting klipsch rp line and didn’t even know I need a boost until I got them. Is there a decent 3 channel amp you’d recommend?
If I use bass management, would it apply to the pre outs when using an external amp?
How do I hook up a power amp to a 2 channel 100 watt receiver without pre-outs? My receiver gets really hot after a few hours of playing loud music and then trips. I would like to add more power. Thanks,
Does the auto calibration work using preouts?
Sony
Hello Techno Dad. This video is really nice and helpful, but I have a question about another DENIN X2400H that I own. In the instructions for connecting an additional amplifier to the device, it says to connect ZONE2 on the AVR to the AUX input on the amplifier, of course via an RCA cable. I would like to amplify only the front speakers like this, to get a better stereo sound when listening to music. Do you have any experience with this and can you tell me if I would get a better sound with a good amp than my DENON. So would the sound have the characteristics of this other amplifier? Thanks for your reply and I wish you all the best.
It would be beneficial to mention your reciever has to have preouts prior to going into any of that. Beginners come to these videos with little knowledge of how these things work and even though you mention preouts, you never specify that you cannot add an external amp without preouts.
He actually did
Just purchased a Marantz 6014 amp and currently running a 7.2.2 system. Wanting to add 2 more height atmos speakers. I understand you plug into the pre out height 2 on the Marantz amp but where would you plug into on the external 2 channel amp. I also understand that you plug the new height speakers into the external amp and I’m guessing that you control the volume of the new height speakers from the external amp. Is the volume a preference that you control as needed?
Thanks
Love your videos,you explain stuff really simply and easy to understand,your channel is awesome,thanks
Thank you for watching!!
Great video, learnt a lot from it. I have a specific scenario. For my 7.2.4 setup which currently has 2 Surround-BACK speakers, i want to add 2 more Surround-BACK. My AVR has option for pre-out the Surr-back, but how do i set this up with a external amp to send this audio to 4 Speakers?
Just bought a Yamaha 3080 can’t wait to add an external amp
Hey can we add Yamaha's professional power amps on Yamaha recievers?
I have the same a/v unit, did you ever hook an external amp?
Great video, thanks for the easy explanation. A question though, please. I am getting a new Onkyo tx-rz50 soon to replace my older Onkyo TX NR 626 AV Amp, This video got me wondering if I could use my older AV Amp as a Pre-out to power the front speakers, or vice versa instead of buying a dedicated amp?
I'm going external from my Integra DTR in the next couple days for my Cerwin Vega VE-15's..
Edit:
Added 2 Crown XLi 1500's and another set of Cerwin Vega's.The AT-15's.Sounds fantastic.Thinking of adding a couple of 18" subs as well through a QSC GX5 I have stashed away.
I just got 2 Vega home towers, red foams for $75
Bro I searched all day about the extra non powered channels I was lost… thank you for finally answering my question
You're very welcome!
@@TechnoDad hey my friend I got a question if you are seeing this and free ?
This is the reason i fell in love with Power Amps ❤❤❤❤
joey polanco I will be going for Marantz SR7013 with Klipsch rp-8000 and rp-504c, will be adding emotixa xpa-3, would it be worth it? Other option would be a full 11 channel Marantz SR8012. Thank you.
None of these are poweramps
i have connected two professional amplifier in a receiver 5.1 using the pre out subwoofer conection, and each professional amplifier have two 18 inch subwoofers speakers, and sound great
I was wondering since I just changed AVR's could I use my other AVR as a preamp?
You can...
@@jackbookerjr.3047 yeah lol Ive moved on long time ago
I have a 5.2.4 setup and want to go 7.2.4 so this video was perfect because my Pioneer VSX LX-503 has pre-outs!! Thanks Techno Dad!
Can I use an amp with my Denon AVR-X1400H? There's only a Zone 2 L &R and a sub out.
Simple enough, but I didn't know exactly what to do. Your video helped, thanks! I just upgraded to a rp504c center and now I have another smaller amp running my older center speaker as well (rc-52ii) and it sounds great!
My receiver doesnt have rca preouts. Can you just use your speaker wire from your regular output
No
actually, yes you can. You need something called a line out converter, or LOC converter. An active one preferably.
I'm setting up my first home theater. Have all the equipment picked out except the amplifier. I've heard people say the amp os not going to provide any noticeable difference, and I've heard people say it will make a massive difference. It's a 7.1 channel setup. The front stage speakers are big fancy speakers, the rest are all smaller. My thought was to get an amp for my front big expensive speakers, but I don't want to spend the money if it's not going to make a big difference. I'm not worried about total loudness, I just want the best sound quality, it's not that big of a room.
HELP please , i have ht7800 from onkyo and the av receiver do 100 w/ch 8ohm , so if I put an amp thats give 140 watt is that well be 240 watt total or only 140 w?
That would 140Watt per channel only for the amp that you have added. Its just that you will not be using the power of HT7800 as what is advertised is not entirely true. So if you use 7 channels of HT7800 it is not 100W/ch in reality .. it should be around 60 or 70w max :)
Exactly what I'm looking for. I have some RTIa9's and my piddly little reciever isn't driving those 500W peak speakers properly. I need something to give them an extra power boost.
I like your video real informative!!
Hi! Thanks!
@@TechnoDad very informative video. It looks like my av receiver does not have pre amp out i only see multi channel input at the back of my Sony str dg 920
Great review. I am trying to get an external amp for my Yamaha TSR 700. I have a 5.1.2 setup. Could you please suggest an affordable and good external amp for my setup. Thanks.
"Ya know...ya know...ya know..." ::waves arms::
Thanks techno dad i am new to this avr to amp, dont need it right now, but is helpful to know when people talk about it. I like your tip about powering the fronts and let the rest for the avr to power up.
Didn't even see what you plugged into, your hand was in the way, and you're going way to fast
What’s up Techno Dad! I was wondering if it would make a difference if you run Audyssey before or after hooking up the external amplifier? I just bought 2 Outlaw 5000 for my Denon 4400H and wanted to make sure I set it up correctly.
Hi! There would be a difference. I would say connect the amps and then run room correction.
Thanks Techno Dad! I’ll try it out tomorrow and see what happens👍
Techno Dad, will Audyssey room correction still calibrate correctly when you have your main speakers on an external power amp? (or any other speakers on an ext. amp)
I'd like to know this as well.
Hi! Sorry for the late response. Yes, it will calibrate correctly!
great informative video, i have an old Yamaha 5.1 AV Reciever, could i connect 2 surround atmos speakers to a vintage reciever ?
Ugh... more wires... but cool video. Thanks.
Learned about this when trying to power a pair of Martin Logan Clarities with a Marantz avr. Blew it out. Bought a Emotiva XPA 3. Solved that problem.
So my 7.1 is running 7 plus 2 subs...living room ya dig? I ran all the audio cable through the wall so the audio is an outlet capable home. But I need to add a projector in the basement and surround sound attached to it and 3 or if not 2 more speakers outside
great video! thank you! quick question: is it possible to connect two 3-channel amps to one AV receiver to power 6 channels?
Hi! Yes, and it helps if the amps have trigger in and out so you can daisy chain the trigger output if the AVR only has one trigger output.
@@TechnoDad perfect! Thanks so much!
hi Techno Dad..i have purchased the Denon 3600H which I have done 5.2.4....can I use the Sony strn d1080 to power the 4 heights and the denon to power the other speakers...if so , which cable do I use to connect denon to the sony….many thanks...from the UK...love all of your videos, mainly because im VIP, and you don't over do with the jargon...simple is best..thank you...
Tech dad , cool name. I'm trying to connect a analog eq. to two amplifiers to my yahama 771 yahama. The Alesis amp has 2 channels and vol. control, the harmon cardon has two plus 2 but no vol. control and like the Alesis only one input. So I'm no amount a avreciever and adding a analog eq. Its got me climbing the walls. Thanks, Savage.P.L.
I am from Czech republic. thanks for your explanation. Have I understood well: the direction from "pre-out" to "main in" in a second amp?
Yeah, pretty much
The plastic sheaths covering the internal speaker wires between the banana plugs and the outer wire covering look great, can that be purchased separately from the banana plugs ? Great videos !
This is great information. I have a Denom, 2700. I’m not pleased with the output of my turntable. Would this scenario work with 2 channel listening while also allowing my sub to operate properly?
I don't think the Denon X2700H has pre-outs.
@@TechnoDad it does.
Was really hoping this would show how to use external amplification with receivers that don’t have the pre outs. Thanks and nice video
Yeah, I don’t know how to do that. Not sure you should...
hi thanks for the info… i have a onkyo 6100 and would like to add an preamplifier which one would you recommend and how can i connect it . does the 6100 have preouts ? thank you.
I have a Marantz SR 8012 AVR and thinking of adding at three channel anthem MCA 325. to the Front stage but what degree of improvement would I get one to 5% 10% here in Australia we can’t bring amps home and test them and then take them back if we don’t like it so we rely on reviews like you to give us the good oil.
Techno dad I just want to say you helped me alot so far building my home theater system. I got into this hobby/obsession kinda by accident but not really. Long story. But what I want to tell you is if your ever in Los Angeles I would love if you could come by and check out my home theater system. Your kinda responsible for it and it's not the best but trust me its awesome for a rookie
Very cool Wendell! Shoot me an email: technodad55 at gmail
@@TechnoDad will do.
Big honk'in fronts that's me,I just got a power amp too. So power the big ones as planned,awesome.
One question, if you have a receiver that outputs let’s say 100w per channel and you hook up a 100w 2 channel amp for the two front main speakers do you now have 200w for each of the 2 front speakers??
i would like to know that too
I have a Sony 7.2 and im running 7 surround and 2 subs. I picked up a pyle pca4 by accident lol, but I want to add 3(at least) speakers for my backyard
Thank you for sharing the things, Can you please explain me about the "controls and settings on my AVR Marantz SR-6015, after adding the
3 Channels POWER-Amp to the preamps of my SR 6015 (Center, FL, FR ) . Whether the volume, levels and crossovers and Audessy settings of these 3 channels will be automatically bypassed or still continuous, any sound delay issues etc. Rest of the channels (surround and height) continuous to work as previous or stop? If I select pre-amp mode in " Amp assign' setting what happens?
Hey man, I hope you see this comment and help me out. I spent the last few months researching receivers, speakers, tvs, and Dolby Atmos tech. I finally upgrading my home theater and purchased an Onkyo tx-nr696 receiver, LG OLED 65in C9 tv, and the Klipsch RP8060 towers with Dolby Atmos speakers built into the top, 504c center, and RP600M surround. I’m currently running a 5.1.2 setup. The problem I have now is that I want to add 2 Klipsch RP500SA Dolby Atmos topper speakers to my setup to make it a 5.1.4 setup. The return window for me to send back my receiver has passed. So my question for you is, can I buy a separate amp and run the 2 extra Dolby toppers to it?
One question, sorry if it is obvious for some: When receiver’s preouts are connected to a dedicated amp via rca or xlr, is the volume control still managed by the receiver?
Yes it is.
If I want to add power to my av, can I just use say an emotiva amp without a pre amp. Is a pre amp an absolute must. As I’m on a budget. Thanks for your help.
Hi! Your AVR will serve as the pre amp and the Emotiva will be the amp. Does your AVR have pre outs?
@@TechnoDad yes its a yamaha. It's a few years old I bought it to run with my 3d TV. It has wonderful sound. BTW just bought the klipsck RP 280F towers two of them as well as two svs PB 3000. . I also have two klipsch 625 towers a d the 525 center and a set of klipsch bookshelf for surround. All I need now is a reasonable price amp. Any suggestions.
I just bought this Yamaha rx a780 receiver , not enough power for my LS 15 and 12 Cerwin Vega's , what external amp would you recommend , oh and I will not be using any other surround speakers
Hi, can I use another receiver for an external amp? Or do I have to use an amp only? I hope that question makes sense. I have an older onkyo receiver that I'm not using right now. Thanks in advance..
What do do you think about a Niles S 2125 with a Yamaha 3600 H series receiver? It seems like it would be perfectly matched to drive my old school Sony floor standing front speakers but at the same time drive the surrounds properly. And then allow my receiver to do the rest of the heavy lifting for the surround back and Dolby speakers etc. based in on this video it seems perfect but I’m just trying to make sure. It was a gift btw!!
This maybe a stupid question but if I get a avr thats 7.2.4 and only use it as a 7.1 should i still be thinking of getting an amp. I guess my question is can I go bigger on the avr and not need an external amp. I also saw something about a power conditioner. If im just starting what should my av rack look like especially if I have a small budget, whats important and not so important. Whats bang for my buck. Small reciever 5.1 with bigger amp. I'm easily confused lol
Thank you very much for the super helpful video and thank you so much for doing the individual AV receivers. I just got the Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 3 for the front two channels with my Marantz SR5012.
Hi
I want to do the same thing with my DENON AVR but I have a question,how you contol the volume after that??
I mean I will have 2 front speakers connected to the ex-amp and 3 with my DENON,anyone knows?
Do you have to do anything in the on-screen settings to stop the signal from going out the speaker outlets and get the signal to go through the pre-outs?
Hi mate, I've ordered the Denon DRA-800H to power my x2 Polk audio TSX440t tower speakers and x2 powered subwoofers, both 8 inch. Will the Denon have enough power to make my setup play rock music, loud!!
Is there anyway i could use the receiver as a karaoke? Or is there a way to connect microphone to sing using a receiver.? Sorry i dont know much about it i really need your help. 🙏🏻
I hope you can answer this question: My pioneer receiver model VSX-LX303 is a 9.2 channel. I want to connect an Stellar Gain Cell DAC, I am going to use the Analog Inputs of the Gain Cell DAC but what RCA outputs do I use on the Pioneer receiver. I have: VIDEO IN assignable 1- 2 and I am thinking that this is where I should connect the RCA cables coming from the Cell DAC. Thank you for your time.
I have an old amp Denon PMA-860 can I connect it to my Denon AVC-4700H? Wanted to get more power on my front pair and connect my new turntable to the old amp. Thank You!
I have a pair of kef uni-q tower speakers. They’re 3 way 6ohms speaker. I’m having trouble connecting them to my Sony home receiver. It’s nothing like your denon, it’s a mid 90s receiver does it’s pretty simple. Every time I turn them up loader than 25 they cut off the receiver to protection mode. I would like to ask how you recommend me connecting the tower speakers to get the best sound.
Excellent info man. Im looking to add an external to my receiver. It's an older Yamaha RX-v467. But pretty good features and sounds real good for the polks I'm using. It is a 7ch amp but only runs 5.1. Other 2ch are pre outs. Now I'm just looking for a small 2ch amp. I have one in mind with the pyle 120x2. And I already purchased polk audio owm3.. I'm interested in some ideas.
Question:
Is it even worth it to "Duplicate" your surround sound for rear height channels for example using an external amp??
Does adding an external amp for the front stage give me better surround effects/performance?
My setup Yamaha RX A6A, 7.1 kef R300x6@120w kef center speaker R600x200w.
Thanks, I hope I’m not becoming annoying
Question for ya- my pre amp is a 90's Carver and obviously doesn't have any way to sense the signal for power from my receiver (so I will be pressing the power button every time). Do you know of a way to simplify this chance?
So the advantage of using preouts is either increasing power to FL,FR,FC or used to add more speakers using pre-outs right. Thanks.
Yes!!
nice speaker wires and banana plugs. Care to send us the link on where to buy it? appreciate it! as always, good and informative videos!
I have a Marantz 7011 and I just bought a Emotiva Audio A-700 BasX 7-channel Power Amplifier. I have 4 of these Klipsch RP-280F and this as my center speaker RP-450C and I have 2 of these RP-250S thinking about buying 2 more of them and finally 2 subwoofers R-115SW subwoofers. Would like to buy some ceiling speakers for Dolby Atmos. How would you hook up all of this?
I have a 5.1 sony home theater...with 3 speakers connected to the bluray player come amp and another amp for the rear surrounds....now I want to make this system into a 5.2.4 Dolby setup....what is the best way to do it...btw the ones I have are the Sony BDV-N9200W
Thanks TechoDad. good info. Now what if you are using an old extra AVR instead of a dedicated power amp? what would the connections be from Main AVR to the old AVR being used as a PA ?
Hi! So that's tough as you'll have two volumes to deal with.
I have an Onkyo TX-DS676 and I'd like to use its center channel pre out to a CD input of a Sony AVR. The plan is to use a center channel speaker independently on an external amp to improve dialog when watching TV and movies.
Will I be okay with doing this, or would the input voltage be too much for the Sony?
I’m usingTwo PARASOUNDS 2125 for biamping my two fronts now my AVR DENON is doing the center it’s the AVR-X7200WA model rated at 150 w for 8ohms that’s what they say I do have a mono block amp if I want to do the center as a option it’s brigged Mono.
Or should I just use the AVR for the center ? Good video I do have dual subs .
What happens if you have more speakers than pre-out speakers, is it possible to add a second amplifier? (Thanks for all the input, this is where I found out how to connect an amp to my receiver.....now I need to connect two more speakers)
Hi brother I want know how to connect with pioneer reserver to car amplifier please make video for that .I like your video
So is there no amp assignment in the menu you have to do with this amp (Denon) to tell it you have a power amp controlling the front two speakers? I ask because I’ve done this and the amp setup for speakers still shows two front active on the Denon.
Hey man forgot the option to use a pre amp for better sound quality and balanced but no internal power supply very good video great for beginners I got a anthem avm 60 and two Anthem amps a mca 5 (front three back two) and pva 7 (surrounds and 4 height) worth every penny also good power cords help alot too
Yeah, this is just for AVRs, I'll make one for XLRs and a pre-amp when I get one in to test.
Hey techno dad I want to add at most and I have I know speakers to make it a 7.2.4 system I have an older Onkyo Tx nr807 . Can I buy a newer cheaper Dolby Atmos receiver and pre out that with my older Onkyo .
My only question is, what configuration do I need to change or do I change it at all, say my main AV normally a 7.2 and I get a Amp, and run my LCR through preout do I have to change on the amp the configuration or does this still keep setting at 7.2 and no setting need to be changed besides the preout settings..so it stays a 7.2 through my AV and the amp only poweres the LCR everything else stays the same? 🤔🤔🤔
Hi man,
can you explain what is timbre matching of speakers?
Connecting cables is pretty obvious, but this isn't to me:
So you just plug it in and the volume levels on the power amp speakers are automatically exactly the same as the ones in the receiver? Surely if the power amp has a higher wattage than the receiver, the power amp'd speakers will play louder.
Is there a pre out level setting on receivers for this, or is it fixed using room connection and manual level adjustment?
If the power amp is much more powerful than the receiver, then surely the signal level will be reduced enough to be too weak for a clear and good quality signal?
I know if I turn my PC master volume down to 1% and turn my amp attached to it up, I'll get a degraded signal.
Have a Marantz SR6014 and looking to connect Zone 2 of above to a tube integrated amp. When I change the Volume of Zone 2 to variable, where should I set the volume at so that I get pure DAC out from Zone 2?
Step 1 you plugged the rca cables into your AV receiver denon and then afterwards Step 2 I’m a little confused, because we can’t see where the exact “corresponding input” on the amp is.
Other than that the video was really clear.
Hello Elias, here's an updated video which should show a bit more - ruclips.net/video/x_a-9Uq4Tzc/видео.html
Hello Channa, I have a Denon 3700 AVR and a Outlaw 7X300 amp connected to my Klipsch speakers. I have 5.2.4 set up. I am using the 7 channels of the amp to connect the main 5 speakers and two of the height (Atmos speakers). Remaining pair of Atmos speakers are connected to the AVR. I bought an Adcom GFA-545 power amp 100 WPC @ 8 Ohms in the second hand market. Do you think I can connect the remaining two Atmos speakers to this amp? The Outlaw is connected via a trigger cable. This amp has to be powered directly I believe. Is there anything wrong in using two amps from the Denon 3700H AVR? Your kind reply will be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
Technodad… how would I connect three power amplifiers up to a Marantz 7706 processor? I would like to use three Emotiva amps… one 3 channel for LCR, one 4 channel amp for my ceiling speakers and another 4 channel amp to power my floor surrounds. Do I just plug the 3 channel in to my LCR (after setting the pre-out in the software to “main”) and then all other pre-outs to the respective amps? Thank you for any help!
Soooo considering how the price goes up, should I consider getting a much better AV Receiver, or get a mid range one and get an amp??
I would go mid-range with an external amp. Check out the Denon X3600H and the Outlaw Audio Model 5000 combo. I just made a new video on this topic - ruclips.net/video/x_a-9Uq4Tzc/видео.html links to products are in the description of this new video.
Hi
I have a 5.1.4 set up with a Pioneer LX501.
Can I add 2 speakers to create 7.1.4. I would try to add them as Klipsch wireless?
Great videos
Thanks
whats going on Techno Dad? I have a pioneer elite sc lx 901 4k receiver. would you suggest i get another amplifier cause i am running 4 towers 2 powered that have 4 connecting posts for bi wiring 2 non powered but with 4 connecting posts, a giant center 2 giant surrounds and 2 atmos.. also should i bi wire those 4 towers? Thank You for your time
With the 3 channel power amp you listed, can you cut the centre channel off when listening to stereo music? Thanks 👍
That happens if youset your AVR to Stereo.
Hi Techno Dad, I have a 135 watt 9.2 atmos pioneer receiver and I have all klipsch speakers. The fronts L and R are 150 watt RMS and the rest including the center speaker are 100 watts and the my sub is a 12in 350 watt RMS Klipsch sub. I was thinking about getting an external amp for the the fronts L and R because I was thinking that I was under powering them but after watching ur video I'm thinking about just adding a 2ch amp. Do you know of a good affordable 2ch amp? Thank you for ur videos!!!
On my Onkyo TX NR696 the pre-outs are used by the subwoofers. How ever there is a left and right line out next to them. I used the line outputs and a separate pre-amp to control an Onkyo M501 power amp. The only drawback is the the volume to the additional speakers are controlled by the separate pre-amp. Would it be possible to use split left and right RCA cables to send the pre-out signal to the subwoofers and the power amp?
It would be nice if all future av recievers comes with a built in 20 band equalizer that can store settings for music/ movie since you want more bass when watching movies
Agreed!!
I bought Emotiva BasX A-700 (only 5 channels used, center, front left, front right , Dolby Atmos left and right ) then you said is better. but emotiva has 7 channels ..my question is ? only dolby atmos 4 channels ,, or center and front , left speakers? because now tested in 5 channels and the sound is the same marantz 7012 or .. today ?I bought one pair RP-500SA, now wilbe 2 pair ..what do you recommend for audio clean..and powerful..thanks for your videos..amazing bro!!!
Hi! You can easily use all 7 channels, you'll get a little bit more power if you're only using 5 channels.
@@TechnoDad ....Hey, man ... I always see your videos, always clear, direct and with almost all the questions I ask. easy to understand .. although a person like me, has no knowledge, you can understand .. it's a good sign ..
I would like to ask you a question?
my system I have designed more for movies than to listen to music ..
I like movies and I enjoy their good audio, (dolby Atmos) .. I like the details of light sound and the same immersive,
my system is this
Home theater 7.2.4
AVR Marantz 7012
Bluray 4k Panasonic DP ub820
Front klipsch RF-42II
Klipsch Center RP 504C
Klipsch subwoofer R-110SW
Subwoofer SVS PB 1000
Klipsch Surround and surround back RB-41 II
Klipsch Dolby Atmos Rp 140SA front
Klipsch Dolby Atmos Rp 500SA back
Panamax MR4300
Emotiva BasX A-700 (only 4 channels used, 2 pair Dolby Atmos front and back)
living room size 13 x 31 (403 sq feet complete) (used front TV is 13 x 12 sq feet)
question? how can I update, for more sound immersive .. in this system? to take better advantage of my equipment and speakers?
thanks for reading and answering?
I have an Onkyo TX-NR797. I'm assuming it does not power the zone 2 left and right speakers? My zone 2 is 2 outdoor speakers. What's a cheap amp for my application and exactly how would I connect the amp to everything????? I am begging you to help me with this.
Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧
Need your advice
I have a 5.1 setup consisting of the following equipment
1 x Denon AVRX2200W Amp
4 x Q Acoustics 3010 on their proper ST stands
1 x Q Acoustic 3070S Sub
1 x Q Acoustic 3090C Centre Speaker
1 x Marantz CD63 MkII KI Signature CD Player
all using decent quality cables
I’m pleased with my setup pretty much
Sounds okay watching movies
I’m VERY disappointed when listening to Music on CD and want some NEW floor standing speakers (must be in White)
my current setup just lacks a FULL big sound with Music, I don’t have the money to upgrade my Denon amp and maximum budget for speakers is £550 (around $700)
I was thinking of the Monitor Audio Bronze 5?
The Bronze 5’s Gotta be a bigger and better sound using these or similar with my Denon AV amp surely? I may even consider some second hand speakers, the Q Acoustics 3010 are rubbish for Music definitely
My living room is 13ft deep by 16ft wide
Or maybe I should get a separate power amp to run my 2 new floorstanders?
Any advice would be great 😃😃
Do any changes need to be made on the receiver set up menue after hook ups to the power amp?
Hi wht u think it I’ll be a good idea to add a mini amp to my big pioneer home theater receiver