Can Receivers power Bookshelf Speakers?

subwoffers · 12th November 2007, 06:41 PM

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/pro...oducts_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/ser...th=45940n32100

thanks a bunch.

sdclc126 · 12th November 2007, 07:00 PM

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.

BHTX · 12th November 2007, 08:00 PM

Get a nice 2 channel stereo integrated amplifier.

BHTX · 12th November 2007, 08:18 PM

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/pshow...number=302-606
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...number=302-601
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...number=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/mer...ode=Amplifiers

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

subwoffers · 12th November 2007, 08:53 PM

Thanks, But I can get any of these sony recievers for free because of my 60,000 rewards points. So I kinnda want to use them up =)

BHTX · 12th November 2007, 09:04 PM

Go for it then. It'll work.

12th November 2007, 06:41 PM	#1
subwoffers diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2007	Can Receivers power Bookshelf Speakers? 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/pro...oducts_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/ser...th=45940n32100 thanks a bunch.

12th November 2007, 07:00 PM	#2
sdclc126 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego, CA	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. __________________ Soft Dome

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12th November 2007, 08:00 PM	#3
BHTX diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2006	Get a nice 2 channel stereo integrated amplifier.

12th November 2007, 08:18 PM	#4
BHTX diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2006	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/pshow...number=302-606 http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...number=302-601 http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...number=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/mer...ode=Amplifiers ..I'd probably be willing to let you have one for half that price, if not less.

12th November 2007, 08:53 PM	#5
subwoffers diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2007	Thanks, But I can get any of these sony recievers for free because of my 60,000 rewards points. So I kinnda want to use them up =)

12th November 2007, 09:04 PM	#6
BHTX diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2006	Go for it then. It'll work.

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