Looking to build a good home audio system?
i have about 500 bucks to spend on a receiver of whatever i need to get.
i was thinking about getting a receiver but i cant find any that push more than 100 watts…
i have some huge speakers with 15 inch subs and i want them to hit hard and shake my house
they can handle 150 watts
so i want to get something can push push them as hard as possible
any ideas?
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I agree with flash Funk…the Harmon Kardon is awesome…i own one(different one than he recommended, but harmon kardon nonetheless)
100 to 120 watts is a lot…the extra 30 watts will no go so much further that you would be able to tell a drastic difference..From 120 watts to 240 watts there would only be a 3dB difference in level…so 30 watts won’t be much
Dont be lured in by other receivers that claim high output wattage if they are less expensive…because they lie
when you get the HK it will be 100 wats at like .01 % THD(distortion)
other will say the have 180 watts or whatever but at 10% THD
the HK can do higher wattage but it is also bad audio
they don’t mislead..they tell you what they have at low distortion not there max at high distortion
I suggest Onkyo TX-8555 Stereo Receiver
low-impedance drive capability, 2 x 100W amplification, 20Hz – 20KHz frequency response, and a vibration-resistant chassis, is a lot of what you need and none of what you don’t.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AMUFMA?ie=UTF8&tag=yahanswer-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001AMUFMA
Most receivers that push more than 100 watts cost more than 500 dollars you might take a look at the Marantz SR 7002 which will push 110 watts but really you not going to hear much difference between 100 and 110 also 100 watts in a high current amp …there are other factors to look for in a quality amp besides shear watts…damping factor is going to play a bigger roll in precieved out put from those subs..also many manufactures only measure at 1Hz your needs require a measurement about 20 Hz, so you want to be sure the measurement goes that low….
Try the Harman Kardon HK 3490 (120w x 2) $350-450
100-120w is pretty much the upper range on most receivers, especially under $500. More watts usually requires a dedicated amp which will run you way over budget.
what is the model of the speaker? are they powered subwoofers (already have an amp built in)?
If this is not a surround sound system you should look at used power amplifers that will have more power. Need more info to answer properly.