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Thread: Need Advice on Which One |
    
New member Username: Nholmes8669
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Registered: Jun-09
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 10:38 am: |
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I am looking at 2 different recievers for my cabin up north. I found a pioneer vsx-505s and a pioneer vsx-605s both on craigslist for a decent price. My question is which one do you guys think is better and why? I can get the 505 for 65.00 and the 605 for 75.00. Thanks
PS I am running a pair of cerwin vega re 30 12" speakers....will either of these receivers handle these 4 ohm speakers? |
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Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
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Post Number: 13655
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 11:07 am: |
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You really can't decide whether to spend $65 or $75? |
New member Username: Nholmes8669
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 11:11 am: |
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Its not that I dont want to spend the money I was wondering which one was better and how? |
Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 01:05 pm: |
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One has more features. |
Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 01:06 pm: |
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And I wouldn't pair either of these with a four Ohm nominal load speaker.
Spend just a bit more cash.
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New member Username: Nholmes8669
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 01:20 pm: |
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Ok what would you recomend? Not looking for something real expensive...thanks |
Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 04:23 pm: |
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I have no idea. I haven't had anything to do with inexpensive receivers in decades. Why not start by buying an amplifier that indicates it can drive a four Ohm load?
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New member Username: Nholmes8669
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 04:30 pm: |
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Yeah I will look into one. But, don't ya need a receiver with a pre-out for an amp? I dont think most inexpensive recievers have these do they? |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 05:34 pm: |
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Sure, nh, lots do, just have to check the models.
The last few Harmon Kardon models I saw had them. |
Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 05:55 pm: |
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No, I probably shouldn't have typed "amplifier". The "power amplifier" is one portion of a receiver and it determines what the "receiver" will drive in a speaker load.
I'm not suggesting you buy a separate power amplifier if you aren't interested in the highest quality sound in this location. However, if you are not in need of a tuner function, you might consider one of the entry level NAD integrated amplifiers. They are a fair amount more than $75 though.
Otherwise, begin your search by finding out which receivers claim they can drive four Ohm loads. If you use this system as background music only - no loud volumes - then you can get by with a receiver that indicates it can drive a six Ohm load. An HK is a good place to begin. If your intention is to party, then you should be looking at a reasonably stout power amp whether it's built into a receiver, and integrated amp or a separate unit.
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Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 12524
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 06:00 pm: |
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If you can keep your hands away from the Bass knob, a decent HK might play them ok. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 06:01 pm: |
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10 yrs ago I had an HK AVR50 that handled low impedence speakers easily. |
New member Username: Nholmes8669
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| Posted on Friday, June 26, 2009 - 01:55 pm: |
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I'll have to check those out, thanks.... |
