rayok275 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Looking for recomendations for a five channel home theater amplifier for use with Klipsch RB-75 bookshelf speakers, RC-35 center, and RS-35 surrounds. Will be using and Onkyo 787 THX select receiver for pre-amp until funds warrant the upgrade to separates. My room is 23x17x10 with three halls and a staircase. I am looking to speand the least amount of money, but get the best bang for the buck (Who isn't?). I have been researching brands and power rateings, but am looking for someone with some experience driving the reference line to give me some feedback. Thank-you in adavnce. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2RockU Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Can't go wrong w/ Harmon Kardon. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14973&item=5742225700&rd=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minn_male42 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 don't go with the h/k listed above - it is only 80 watts per channel.... for average listening levels at reference levels with very efficient Klipsch speakers you might be listening at 5 to 10 watts... the problem arises on sudden high transients that can instantaneously demand 10 to 15 times the average power level - your peaks could easily reach 50 to 150 watts. with only 80 watts per channel - you will clip the signal.... you probably won't hear the clipping (maybe) because it is so quick.... an easy way to tell if you are clipping is to compare a low powered amp on a very dynamic soundtrack or recording to how the same music sounds on a high power amplifier.... even those very fast transients that are being clipped are audibly different. i would not buy an amp with less than 200 watts per channel... i would suggest a used sunfire cinema grand amplifier - 200 watts per channel x 5.... they go for about $1000 on ebay and audiogon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Peel Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I would suggest the Rotel RMB 1095, or the RMB 1075 for a cheaper budget. Both will rock the Klipsch you own. I run the 1095 and love it. Also look at Parasound, B&K, etc. There's a ton of choices out there, look at... www.audiogon.com for some deals too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 I would also suggest you give the Sherbourn 7/2100A a look-see. It's a monster (yeah - just try and sue me Monster Cable. Can't get blood from a turnip ya know) of an amp and if you look carefully, you can get one for a very decent price. I would also suggest that if you do buy a 7/2100A that you do some weight training. At 110 lbs., it's not an amp you want to lift very often. Trust me - I know. I own one! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Outlaw Audio 7100 (7 X 100-all channels driven), 770 (7 X 200-all channels driven) and 755 (5 X 200-all channels driven)... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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