Axiom M80's needing a reciever...which one?

[MacManNM]

Finally spoke to the tech department. Their number is 800-497-8921 if anyone needs to call. First off, I told them the setup I was running and how the 3805 just didn't seem to effortlessly drive the Polk RTi10's. I then commented that the Polks were reading 4.1 (DCR) on a meter when the dual (bi-ampable) speaker terminals were "jumped," 7.4 on the top; 8 on the bottom when tested individually. Finally-the big question-, was why Denon elected to spec out the 6 ohm rating at 1000Hz instead of full bandwidth and at .7 thd instead of .05. The answer I got didn't surprise me. With a full bandwidth rating, at .05 thd and 6 ohms, the unit will put out approximately 150 watts per channel in stereo mode. My guess was 140. The guy also told me they never recommend driving 4 ohm speakers with any of their units, as they can overheat and shut down. All of their units have filters, or "current limiters" which protect these units incase of hard driving and extended listening at reference levels. I asked the tech if that's the case, why not just disconnect the jumpers and run the top half of the speaker at 7.4, since the bass would be lacking due to the demands on the amp. Many of us have speakers in the 4-5 impedence arena, and it would be foolish to manufacturer a unit that couldn't drive what the industry is marketing. He "remarked it would be more beneficial to set the towers to 'small' and jump the towers - and simply to use extra caution when driving the unit hard." Moral of the story? Don't buy pigs if you can't feed them.

We honor you, all knowledgeable ruler of Denon and Polk

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

We honor you, all knowledgeable ruler of Denon and Polk

Someone needs smacked. Thanks, anyhow.
I disconnected the jumpers on my Polk towers, and ran the speaker wires to the top (6.5" woofer and tweeter). The towers came alive. I then ran the speaker wires to the bass end of the tower without the jumper, and the dual 7" woofers were "punchy" at best, and really didn't add much to the sub. So until I purchase a separate amp to drive the dual 7" woofers in the towers, I'm running the top end. I've adjusted the sub a little higher in the bandwidth to account for a lack of a larger driver, and crossed the towers over at 60Hz. They are set to "large." The channel separation seemed to double, as well as the midrange opening up and the highs being much clearer. It's too bad these Polks didn't come with an instruction manual as thick as the Denon 3805. It needs one.

 

[newfmp3]

well, I just ordered the t773. The dealer made me an offer where I can try it out for 30 days. They are paying shipping to me. And if I don't like it, it goes back and I pay shipping back. they are not far from me at all so there really is no risk.

We'll see what happens. the last thing i wanted was an underpowered system. Been there done that. and it's not that I want super duper current/power for loud volumes. it's the low volumes that I find more effected by underpowered amps. Less bass, less punch, less everything.

I'll report back once I get it. It'll take a good week to get here.

 

[rikmeister]

no the 651.00 is in usd. but even if the CD is 20% less that would only be 130.00

more. just do like someone else did on the marantz and have it shipped to someone in the usa and then to you. you get two shipping charges but if you ship to say upstate ny and live in say toronto then the ups will not be so much for shipping.

 

[Takeereasy]

just do like someone else did on the marantz and have it shipped to someone in the usa and then to you

That was me. The $451 US I got the Marantz cost me darn near $800 CDN once all was said and done. Marantz has a three year universal warranty (that they are trying to phase out in Canada) and that is why I bought the Marantz over a Denon or Yamaha. Myself and others have talked about how bad we get gouged in Canada. We pay a higher price then you lucky dogs south of the border for most finished products. With some companies it's not too bad. For example Paradigm designs and builds in Canada and we pay probably a little less than you guys once you do a conversion. Also once the product ships across the border say good bye to our warranty. What you also have to watch out for is duty and taxes. On anything shipped to Canada from the States we pay tax, brokerage fees, duty, disbersment fees, and hefty shipping. The duty gets waived on electronics most times (itis supposed to if the product is built in the US). It's a tough call with regards to deciding to buy from the US. It is cheaper, but there are consequences.