Receiver Advice Needed!

[quiksilver]

I'm looking at purchasing the JBL SCS140 5.1 speaker system (spec below), but being a newbie to all this, haven't really got a clue about what receiver I need to hook up to it. I'd like to get good sound not only for movies, but equally for playing music too. I'd also like a digital optical input on the receiver too for hooking up a computer which has digital optical out to the receiver in future. Any recommendations or advice? Thanks.


JBL SCS140
System Section
Frequency Response (-6db): 35Hz - 20kHz

Active Subwoofer Section
Low Frequency Cut-off: 35Hz
High Frequency Cut-off: 160Hz
Built-In Amplifier Power: 100 Watts RMS
Drive Units: 200mm Paper Cone Long Throw Driver Bass Reflex Enclosure
Dimensions (H x W x D): 410mm x 280mm x 376mm
Weight: 12.7kg

Satellite Section
Frequency Response (-6db): 120Hz / 20kHz
Sensitivity (2,83 V @ 1m): 86dB
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power: 10 / 50 Watts RMS per Channel
Drive Units: 12mm Titanium Laminate Dome Video-shielded HF 75mm Paper Cone Video-shielded Midrange
Dimensions (H x W x D): 111mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.4" x 3.2" x 3.7")
Weight: 0.5kg (1.1lb)

Center Section
Recommended Amplifier Power: 10 / 50 Watts RMS per Channel
Drive Units: 12mm Titanium Laminate Dome Video-shielded HF Dual 75mm Paper Cone Video-shielded Midrange
Frequency Response (-6db): 120Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity (2,83 V @ 1m): 88dB
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
Dimensions (H x W x D): 83mm x 194mm x 95mm
Weight: 0.85kg

 

[Sounds Good]

Outlaw Audio... i would say best bang for your buck... but i am only speaking from what ive read... when i upgrade thats what ill get

 

[quiksilver]

Thanks for that, only problem is I forgot to mention I'm in the UK!

 

[AVRat]

How much do you want to spend? You might consider the Yamaha HTR-5930.

 

[quiksilver]

Looks great but again, unfortunately I can't seem to find this product (or a price for it) when searching in the UK.

As for how much I'm looking to spend, it would be the minimum amount possible at the moment, but at the same time I don't want a crappy amp/receiver, so the minimum amount possible to get something that does its job properly.

 

[quiksilver]

I've found this one in the UK which looks similar?

http://www.yamaha-uk.com/av_amps_receivers/?product_id=135

 

[AVRat]

That'll work, or maybe this Pioneer model: http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/product_detail.jsp?product_id=12409&taxonomy_id=42-98 Or this Denon unit: http://www.denon.co.uk/site/frames_main.php?main=prod&ver=&MID=3&sub=1&action=detail&Pid=299

 

[quiksilver]

Thanks for the suggestions. Will they all work ok with the 4 ohm nominal impedance speakers and the recommended amplifier power of 10/50 Watts RMS per channel? Like I said, I'm very new to all this!

 

[AVRat]

These receivers provide more than enough power for those speakers. The 4 ohm load may be an issue. If possible, I would prefer speakers rated at 8 ohms when using a receiver. Most receivers don't handle 4 ohm loads very well. I should have mentioned this sooner.

 

[mike c]

I have the scs150, it has dual 3" drivers but it is only rated at 8ohms. hmmm
but notice mine is rated 8ohms 100w. yours 4 ohms 50w.

maybe its some sort of UK standard.

 

[quiksilver]

Ok, in the case of the 4ohm thing, would going for the JBL SCS200.5 solve the problem? Spec link below:-

http://www.jbl.com/home/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=SCS200.5/230&Language=ENG&Country=GB&Region=EUROPE&cat=SCS&ser=SCS

And would these work fine with the Yamaha RX-V359 - spec link below:-

http://www.yamaha-uk.com/av_amps_receivers/?product_id=135