Klipsch RF-82 vs Axiom M80

[armaraas]

Here is an example of monoblocks-
http://outlawaudio.com/products/2200.html

They only amplify one channel each, so they are a good alternative if you need amplification for just 2 or 3 channels. You can also add over time if you want so you're eventually running 5 or 7 of these. A downfall of that is you need 5 or 7 power outlets then, but I believe there is someone on here that has 7 of the ones I linked to. Haoleb has their description covered pretty well.

 

[bdpf]

Mono blocks are mono power amplifiers. You would need preamp outputs because if you were going to use an outboard amplifier such as mono blocks you need to be able to feed it the proper signal which is output from said preamp outputs. Going this route allows you to get a cheaper reciever that wont have as good of an amplifier section but will still allow you to have the features that come with a reciever. Because you would be powering the speakers (the M80's at least) with a better, beefier amplifier that can handle their 4ohm load.

Got it. Thanks a lot.