receiver for R-820F

[mwilk34]

Hello all.

I have 2 R-820F speakers in my living room.  It is a large room with a high ceiling.  It is not an video setup - only music.  I currently am using the Yamaha RX-V379 receiver which outputs 70 watts per channel.  The sound is good but not great.

 

Would I notice a difference if I got about a 100 watt per channel receiver?  I have found that I get a receiver of this power level at about $600 - I do not want to spend more than that.

 

According to the Klipsch recommendations these speakers optimally require 150 watts per channel, but receivers at this power are beyond my price range.

 

I would appreciate any recommendations, since I do not want to spend money on a more powerful receiver when I will not hear the difference.

 

Thanks.

 

Marc

 

 

 

 

[wuzzzer]

You'll get about 1.5 decibels more output.

The speakers don't optimally require 150 watts.  That's their maximum power handling. 

What don't you like about how they sound?

[BadChile]

I suspect it is more a question of quality vs. quantity.  You don't need 100W, heck you don't need 70W. Find the highest quality two-channel pre-amp/amplifier combo you can; otherwise you're paying for HDMI inputs and video switching you're never going to use.

[The History Kid]

If it's music, as mentioned, there's literally no reason for you to have an AVR.  They have anemic power supplies, especially entry level ones like the 379.

If you just have to have HDMI with it for switching, there's the Denon DRA-800, which is a *real* 100 wpc, a decent power supply, and a decent ability to deliver quality sound.

 

DENON DRA-800H 2 x 100 Watts Stereo Receiver w/HEOS | Accessories4less

 

$450 on A4L.

[nylemoon]

I have the 820f's . I hooked them up to a Marantz 65w/@ 8ohms. They sound terrible. No only that, but the volume is very low with knob to max. Called Klipsch, I was told I needed a 150wPC amp to power them for the full performance. Using my weak amp resulted in blowing the tweeter. I think Klipsch should make that fact known to customers before purchase. They've been sitting there, unused for two years because amps over 125W are expensive and most do not have a phono preamp.;

[dtel]

A lower watt amp can cause damage quicker than a high power amp, clipping.

[wuzzzer]

3 hours ago, nylemoon said:

I have the 820f's . I hooked them up to a Marantz 65w/@ 8ohms. They sound terrible. No only that, but the volume is very low with knob to max. Called Klipsch, I was told I needed a 150wPC amp to power them for the full performance. Using my weak amp resulted in blowing the tweeter. I think Klipsch should make that fact known to customers before purchase. They've been sitting there, unused for two years because amps over 125W are expensive and most do not have a phono preamp.;

 

Something in the setup or settings is very wrong if the speakers sound terrible and they sound very low with the volume turned all the way up.  Most Klipsch are over 90dB sensitive with 1 watt of input so 65 watts would be ear piercing loud.

[derrickdj1]

2 hours ago, wuzzzer said:

 

Something in the setup or settings is very wrong if the speakers sound terrible and they sound very low with the volume turned all the way up.  Most Klipsch are over 90dB sensitive with 1 watt of input so 65 watts would be ear piercing loud.

Ooouh, what he said.  I see all kinds of post on needing more power, is like asking for a cup of water at the lake.  A bigger cup will make all things better? Review the setup, old cables, ect. and if everything is ok and then check components and sources.  

 

I had a similar problem a few months ago using old stored equipment only 5 years in storage.  Nothing worked right until I updated all the  cables and interconnects.  I have an all digital systems and HDMI cords are needed.  Many integrated amps for 2 channel have HDMI which is a superior connection