wvu80 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) How do you hook these up and play content/music. Is it like an AV receiver. Any info is appreciated. To simplify, we'll use an AVR as an example. The signal from your DVD player comes into the AVR where the AVR decides what format to use, stereo, mono, 5.1, etc. At this point the signal is very weak and is in the PRE-AMP section, so if the signal went to the speakers the sound would be very low. The pre-amp of the AVR then sends the signal to the AMPLIFIER section which boosts the output by a lot. The amp section is the "50 watts per channel, or 120 watts per channel." The more speakers you use, the less power is available for each speaker. My 100 wpc AVR might give 2 channels 100 wpc, but if I use all 5.1 then each channel might get 30 wpc. (speaking roughly here) Enter the separate amp. In the case of these mono amps, the AVR uses a "pre-amplifier OUT" connection to by-pass the AVR's power amp and deliver the big power of the mono-block amp directly to two channels usually the L/R. The AVR then has additional power to send to the surround speakers and the center speaker. Every speaker gets more power and the monoblock amps will deliver more dynamics to the L/R. The key to making this work is that your AVR must have built-in separate Pre-outs. I bought my Onkyo 717 for exactly that reason, I planned on adding separate amps later if my speakers needed them. The basic AVR's do not usually have pre-outs. Some others have two pre-outs for the L/R, and mid-range AVR's almost always have five pre-outs for L/C/R and surrounds. If your AVR has the pre-outs, all you need in most cases is one RCA cable per amp to hook to each monoblock amp and you are good to go. Edited November 4, 2015 by wvu80 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Thanks for your interest, BlessedPrince. It looks like your Yamaha receiver does not have PreOuts, so it isn't compatible in using external amps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Thanks for explaining, Dave! The key to making this work is that your AVR must have built-in separate Pre-outs. Here is a picture of a Denon receiver with the PreOut section circled. Edited November 4, 2015 by Rivernuggets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiminSTL Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Dave, thanks for an informative explanation. I believe that even I understand now about the functions of the pre-amp and amp! Clarity and understanding make for much better discussion and problem resolution. Edited November 4, 2015 by JiminSTL 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 I listed these on CL. We'll see who creeps out into the light. Would rather sell to one of you honest, stand up, Klipsch forum members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I listed these on CL. We'll see who creeps out into the light. ...and here they come, the "low-ball trolls" GLWS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Free Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Wish I had a use for them-very fair price. I have one of their CD players and just bought speakers for outside, very good gear. GLWS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 I listed these on CL. We'll see who creeps out into the light. ...and here they come, the "low-ball trolls" GLWS Haha! insert zombie groans...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Now also listed on the Bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I can't believe they haven't sold GLWS Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akdave Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 There are moments I really loathe not being in the continental U.S. Those would be perfect for my office set up, I'd have to shop around but first glance, UPS said a mere $330 they'd deliver them to me from WI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akdave Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 and GLWS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 There are moments I really loathe not being in the continental U.S. Those would be perfect for my office set up, I'd have to shop around but first glance, UPS said a mere $330 they'd deliver them to me from WI. Holy Heck! $330, that's a real bummer. I'm surprised these hasn't sold also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akdave Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Yeah that's a very nice deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 I can't believe they haven't sold GLWS Mark Same here, Mark. Christmas is coming up quickly......must be slowing things down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 UPS said a mere $330 they'd deliver them to me from WI. Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Thanks for all your luck and positivity everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Sold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) Everybody wants to get to heaven, nobody wants to die. I'm glad you sold them, but sorry to see them go. Did they get sold through Ebay, and did you get your price for them? (in general, not specifically) Edited November 10, 2015 by wvu80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Congrats! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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