receiver/seperate ideas

[mitchkid]

i just got the klipsch thx ultra 2 and was wondering if i should go with a reciever or seperaters? and ideas for both, for what would match up well with the speakers. thanks

 

[AVRat]

How large is your room?

 

[Adam]

How large is your room?

Excellent question. Also, what is your budget and how loud do you like to listen to movies/music?

 

[mitchkid]

my room is 15x25 and 10 ft tall, and like to listen to music pretty loud

 

[mitchkid]

no really set budget, but i guess not much more than 3-5000

 

[Lordoftherings]

Good matching A/V Receiver.

Hi Mitch,

^ Klipsch THX Ultra2 speakers, Wow! Sounds great. Big room too & high ceiling, love loud music, listen at high levels... I'll go with option #1, no need to spend more money than that, trust me (I own the 876 and it's a great receiver that have tremendous power).

#1. For a good match, about an Onkyo TX-SR876 THX Ultra2 Plus.
Only $899.99 at accessories 4 less.
-> http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKTXSR876BLK/Onkyo/TX-SR876-7.1-Channel-Home-Theater-Receiver-BLACK/1.html

#2. Too much money? About the onkyo TX-SR875 THX Ultra2.
Only $749.99, same place.
-> http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKTXSR875S/Onkyo/TX-SR875-THX-Ultra2-140w-x-7ch-HDMI-Receiver-SILVER-/1.html

#3. Still too much? About the Onkyo TX-SR806 THX Ultra2 Plus.
Only $599.99, same place.
-> http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKTXSR806B/Onkyo/TX-SR806-THX-Ultra2-130w-x-7ch-HDMI-806-Receiver-BLACK/1.html

* And have a nice stay at AHT Forums.

Bob

 

[Lordoftherings]

The Separates way, just more money, but excellent option.

All right, for separates now.

1. Pre/Pro: Onkyo Pro PR-SC886P THX Ultra2 Plus ($999.99).
-> http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKPRSC886/Onkyo/PR-SC886-THX-Ultra2-Plus-7.1-Channel-3-Zone-Preamplifier-Processor-/1.html

2. Amp: Emotiva XPA-2 > 250 watts x 2 channels ($799, or less when on sale).
* 500 watts x 2 ch. into 4-ohms.
-> http://www.emotiva.com/xpa2.shtm

3. Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 > 200 watts x 5 channels ($799).
* 350 watts x 5 ch. into 4-ohms.
-> http://www.emotiva.com/xpa5.shtm

*** This is a top notch combination of separates > Grand total = $2,600.

But I still believe that you can get away with the Onkyo TX-SR876 A/V Receiver for $900. You save $1,700.

>>> Happy Flag Day.>>>

Bob

Note: You can shave $200 from that by going with the Onkyo Pro PR-SC885P, which at $799.99 is $200 less than the PR-SC886P. But I still recommend you the PR-SC886P, it is worth the $200 difference, trust me.

 

[Davemcc]

Your main speakers, the KL-650-THX are 97db @ 2.83v/1m. They are very efficient and don't really need a monster amp to drive them. There may be some issues with frequency related impedance dips but as long as you choose a receiver that's rated for 4 ohms, that will minimize or eliminate that effect. The Onkyo 876 above should rock that system and also has a number of other features that recommend that receiver as well.

 

[Lordoftherings]

^ Right on. ^

^ +1 > Exactly my way of thinking. Did I just say that on my above post? "...and you save $1,700".

Heck, with that extra money, you can get a heck of a sub, or two!

* The only reason that I mentioned the separates, besides being the best deal around for that kind of money, is to please the OP on his personal request. After all, this is my job to inform. In particular, when it's Flag Day in the United States of America.

 

[mitchkid]

thanks for the info, it helped alot

 

[Robof83]

I'm have been reading into the whole all in one vs separates idea lately. Out of curiosity, what is the purpose of the second amp? The sub?

 

[Lordoftherings]

Basic initiation.

thanks for the info, it helped alot

Well, we sure hope so.

I'm have been reading into the whole all in one vs separates idea lately. Out of curiosity, what is the purpose of the second amp? The sub?

The "external" second amp is just to add more "omph" (power) to your already internal amps of your receiver (it will iddle the ones that you replace). You can sometimes just add an extra 2-chanel amp just for the two front main speakers, and let your receiver power all the other speakers of your surround system.

Some people choose a low power receiver to use as a pre/pro, and add external amp(s) to add the proper juice (power in watts RMS) to their speakers, which are usuallly in high demand for more power.

The sub has usually it's own "internal" built-in amp (95% of cases). And the sub is an important integral part of a full blown up system set up, where you can set all the x-overs to all your speakers at say 80hz, which the sub reproduce (80hz frequencies and below) in addition to the LFE channel; and your receiver send the 80hz frequencies and up to all the other speakers.

Hope this help to put some clarity on your question.

Bob

 

[Robof83]

You did a fine job of explaining that. Thank you.

 

[Lordoftherings]

You did a fine job of explaining that. Thank you.

As long that you understand, that's the main point. And you're very welcome.

* (And sorry for the mispelling of "2-chanel", with only one "L",
it should have read "2-channel", with 2 "Ls").