Do I need additional power amp for my receiver?

[cristisabo_28]

Hello.I have a 7.2.1 setup composed of 2x Jamo C809 front, a Jamo C80 Center, 2 xJamo C80 Surrounds speakers,2x Jamo C95 back surr speaker and 2XCanton 880 inceilling speaker.The subwoofer is a Klipsch R 112W.The receiver is a Pioneer SC-LX88 (european version).It's the 2014 flagship receiver from Pioneer.I know that companies tend to inflate those power ratings and I'm thinking of buying a extra power amp to put some more power in the front and center speakers(at least).So,I found 2 amps from Rotel, one is RB 993 and the other one is RMB 1080.The first one is rated 3x200W in 8 Ohm and the other one 2x 200 (8 ohm).These are 2 old models from Rotel because I don't want to put too much money in a amp.The Jamo's are 6 ohm speakers.My question is will I feel a big difference if I buy one of them, at least for the 2 fronts? I watch mainly movies at high volume, but I also listen to music. Should I look for more power than 200 W/channel?The room is 4,5mx7m.Thanks

 

[Mark of Cenla]

What are you hoping to achieve? Will it sound better? Maybe. Will it get louder? Only slightly if at all. I would say no, but I prefer simple systems. I use a power amp in my living room system, but it powers my subwoofers (which do not have an amp). Peace and goodwill.

 

[lovinthehd]

Why, are you getting clipping or distortion now with the receiver alone? You don't think the power ratings of speakers might have as much marketing involved?

 

[cristisabo_28]

What are you hoping to achieve? Will it sound better? Maybe. Will it get louder? Only slightly if at all. I would say no, but I prefer simple systems. I use a power amp in my living room system, but it powers my subwoofers (which do not have an amp). Peace and goodwill.

I was thinking that the the two big fronts could use more power in order to bring more dynamics to the sound.Sometime when I'm watching a action movie the volume goes to -10.If the acustic achievements from putting a extra power map are modest,I'll put my money elsewhere.Thanks

 

[tyhjaarpa]

If you can get loud enough with your receiver with no distortion / clipping then you wont need power amps.