I received Klipsch rf82ii as a gift. I'm currently running an underpowered Pioneer elite (100w) & need to upgrade. Will this amp give me what I need?
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As sensitive as those klipsch are you have more than enough power. Sometimes I power my klipsch rf 83's with my xpa200 there is more bass and a little more control but if it was the only thing I was using it for I wouldn't have gotten it for my klipsch speakers.
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I'm no expert but I recommend Pioneer's 1300W amp. It will sound amazing with that!
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It all depends on what you want. Make sure the ohms are matched right. The more bass you want the more watts you want. I have a 1200watt and its only about half way up on the gain setting. Ported box.
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To maximize the sound of the speaker, you will need an amp. I have the Rockford Fosgate PBR300X4. 300 WATT. The wattage should at least match the speakers RMS
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This amp will run it easy...yes....I'm pushing eight speakers total....two tens bridged...two six by nines....two.6.5s....and tweeters...the rms is operating watts...that 1300 is peak and not to be ran at that wattage. Bridging makes less resistance. My advice...Google and get a good understanding of how to bridge....and do it all before you blow your new amp. For the money..Hell yes the rockford.
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Hi Tyrus,I think the amp is more than sufficient. Please start at low volume otherwise it may damage the speakers. I have used this amp with a couple of speakers between 300W to 500W and it performs well.Thanks and I hope this helpsFernando
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Let me add one other thing. Kicker under rates there amps. You will get a bench test card with yours. It will tell you the real power of the amp. Mine is a 1500w, but benched at 1723w. To much power can cause distortion and blow your speakers even if you keep it turned down. Too little and you get bad sound and overdrive your amp. If your subs are rated at 750w @ 2 Ohms and you have two then 1500w is what you want. So keep that in mind. Also remember you want your amp to always do the work for you. So keep the base on your head unit at 0. Then mess around with the EQ on the head unit and the frequency on the amp. Gain can be your enemy if you have really good pre-amps. So you shouldn't have to turn it up a lot. My recommendation if your not experienced is once everything is installed take it to a place that does it all the time and have them fine tune it.
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I'm not an expert, but I went off of the 175W per channel rating when I bought this. The speakers I got were Polk Audio TSi 400's that are capable of taking 200W of power so I knew that the receiver couldn't overpower the speakers if I cranked it up.
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Sounds like it'll be slightly under-powered. It's always better (IMO) to overpower speakers to avoid blowing them at odd frequencies and high volumes. Power is exponentially more important than quality of speakers. Cheap speakers will sound great with an awesome power source but great speakers won't live up to their potential with inadequate or overrated ( cheap) power/amplifiers. My suggestion is overpowering your speakers about 15-20% more than the speakers are rated for. Won't matter if you don't "work" your speakers hard but under powering effects rebound of the speaker cone and can tear them apart. I believe these speakers are rated for either 125w or 150w. I matched mine up perfectly and wish I would have gotten a bigger amplifier, although they sound great but begin to struggle at very high volumes. It'll be fine if you don't abuse your speakers though.
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I have Klipsch speakers, not sure of the model & I can't get to the back now to check, but they have 10'' woofers & 2" tweeters. More then enough power. I also have lots of vinyl (over 2,000 albums) & they sound good. I would like a little more high end though.
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It all depends on how much power per channel your Pyle P2002 is outputting. I had to replace an older Pioneer VSX 322 (vintage 1998) with a new Pioneer VSX 822K (around $ 250 at Fry's Electronics) The VSX 822K outputs 80 watts per channel which drives the Klipsch's perfectly. The KHO-7 can handle power, lots of power. I didn't want to spend a whole lot on a more powerful receiver since my application is for the rear patio, and my receiver stays outdoors under the patio. I also like the fact that I can connect a sub woofer to this receiver (couldn't with the older one) so that, combined with the KHO's, makes for some dam good listening. If you have anything less than 80 watts per channel would recommend upgrading your receiver. Kind of sucks to replace a working receiver but it was well worth taking the hit.
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Your receiver has plenty of power to drive the Polk speakers. You don't need the extra amp.Good luck
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Dear Grant,Thanks for your inquiry. The number of channels that a receiver has will have no bearing on how well it will work with speakers. The Klipsch RF-62II speakers are very efficient, meaning they will work well with most any stereo or home theater receiver that offers 75 watts per channel or more. Please let me know if I can be of any additional assistance.Regards,Eric CohenWorld Wide Stereo
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If your receiver is pushing more watts per channel then this amp will not be louder. But the quality of sound produced by the Emotiva will more than likely be a large improvement, unless you own a high-end receiver (normally costing thousands of dollars).
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No you will need a separate amp. I bought an inexpensive Pioneer that pushes 150 watts per channel and these speakers sound true and rich.
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Instead of an amp I would change your current radio to any modern pioneer. It will provide more than enough juice to these speakers. Cheaper than an amp, easier too, and you get the features of a new radio.
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I use pioneer SC1323 at 160watts per channel, you should look for something with a bi-amp. You can also use another amplifier with the pre-out inputs on the receiver. I would recommend pioneer. All receivers push between 100 to the 160 watts I use. These speakers can handle 400peak RMS. This doesn't mean they are using the peak RMS rating all the time. So you want to match these with the max RMS rating for 8ohm speakers. You want to Amazon can also walk you through setup when you get your receiver from their fulfillment center. They offer free support. But you should talk to someone who does home audio equipment setup for the rest. I use pioneer SC1323 at 160watts per channel, you should look for something with a bi-amp. You can also use another amplifier with the pre-out inputs on the receiver. I would recommend pioneer. All receivers push between 100 to the 160 watts I use. These speakers can handle 400peak RMS. This doesn't mean they are using the peak RMS rating all the time. So you want to match these with the max RMS rating for 8ohm speakers. You want to Amazon can also walk you through setup when you get your receiver from their fulfillment center. They offer free support. But you should talk to someone who... » Read More I use pioneer SC1323 at 160watts per channel, you should look for something with a bi-amp. You can also use another amplifier with the pre-out inputs on the receiver. I would recommend pioneer. All receivers push between 100 to the 160 watts I use. These speakers can handle 400peak RMS. This doesn't mean they are using the peak RMS rating all the time. So you want to match these with the max RMS rating for 8ohm speakers. You want to Amazon can also walk you through setup when you get your receiver from their fulfillment center. They offer free support. But you should talk to someone who does home audio equipment setup for the rest. « Show Less