Can Receivers power Bookshelf Speakers?

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subwoffers

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Hi there, I looked around the forum and cant seem to find the answer.

I was wondering if a Home Theather Reciever and be used to power a pair of book shelf speakers?
This might not be the best way, but It is the most cost effective way for me right now. I'm almost done building a pair of Swifty's from Madisound . http://www.madisound.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1731

I ask this because I have about 60,000 sony rewards points and I was thinking about scarping this credit card. So if this means I can power my speakers to their full potential thats a bonus. What should I look for in terms of specs?

Check em out here
http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/se...1&categoryId=32104&navigationPath=45940n32100

thanks a bunch.
 
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sdclc126

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Absolutely - why were you worried it might not? Also, if you're going to only run two speakers, you can save money and get a 2-channel receiver, unless you want the extra HT features or plan to add more speakers later, and/or want to run a sub on a dedicated circuit.

As for specs, looks like you're fine there - are you planning on playing at very high levels? It's possible the speakers will reach their limit before the receiver does.
 
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BHTX

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A cheap solution. Much cheaper than this, and it wouldn't be worth having, IMO. But this would get the job done..

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=302-606
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=302-601
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=302-600

Honestly, if you're the least bit interested in getting the most for your money, careful selection of components on the used market from reputable sellers would be a good choice. Personally, I only buy slightly used equipment, except for few exceptions.

Actually, I just happened to remember.. I have 2 of these in storage right now for sale...brand new in unopened boxes:

http://www.amchome.com/Merchant2/me...AO&Product_Code=2100&Category_Code=Amplifiers

..I'd probably be willing to let you have one for half that price, if not less. :)
 
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