Match receiver to existing surround speakers?

[Brian F]

Hello all,
Have existing front and surround speakers already installed in ceiling. They are Sony SS-TS71 (surround) and SS-TS72 Front. They seem to be good speakers. I think they originally came as as part of a relatively low end package system (previous homeowner just left them behind).

They speakers show impedence of 3ohms.

What specs should a 5.1 receiver have to work with these speakers? (impedence, wattage, etc)
Any recommendation on a good receiver that I could find used on the bay for around $100?
Would any center channel and sub rated at 3ohms pair well with these?
Any recommendation on center/sub?

Anything I'm overlooking? Would just like to get a decent low end system working (inexpensively) as my entre into home theatre,

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Brian

 

[zieglj01]

No receiver to reccomend for Sony 3 ohm speakers, I would
toss them and start over.

 

[Adam]

Welcome to the forum!

The lower the impedance, the higher the current draw on the receiver. If you don't listen at loud volumes, you'd probably be fine with a lot of receivers. After all, the receiver that came with those speakers was pretty inexpensive. If you get a receiver with current/over temp protection, you shouldn't damage the receiver.

I don't have any specific recommendations. Are there any that you have your eye on?

 

[Brian F]

Well, now that I've spent some time doing research online, I think I may take Jim Z's advise, removing those speakers and starting over from scratch. It appears that I could get a decent 5.1 HTIB system from Sony (see HT-SS-370) or others for under $200. House is already wired so should be easy.

So now the question becomes....Are there some other good quality and generally recommended entry-level 5.1 HTIB systems that can be had used for $200 or less?

thanks
Brian

 

[Grador]

I have no better suggestion for you at that price range, but a warning. Someone i lived with had a set of sony 5.1 speakers very similar to these and I honestly felt the TV speakers sounded better. The dialog coming from the center channel was extremely unintelligible and required quite high volume. I would stay away from this.

 

[zieglj01]

Well, now that I've spent some time doing research online, I think I may take Jim Z's advise, removing those speakers and starting over from scratch. It appears that I could get a decent 5.1 HTIB system from Sony (see HT-SS-370) or others for under $200. House is already wired so should be easy.

So now the question becomes....Are there some other good quality and generally recommended entry-level 5.1 HTIB systems that can be had used for $200 or less?

That is a tight budget - see if you can stretch for this
Denon package.
DENON DHT-391XP 5.1-Channel Home Theater System | Accessories4less

You can save for better speakers in the future.