I would only suggest 30 watts if the OP only listened to polite music and only listened at polite volumes. I couldn't find measurements on this specific speaker, but another in the range dips to 4 ohm with a -47 degree phase angle. I would expect the larger speaker to be more challenging to drive. That, combined with the lack of sensitivity, would make me consider a bit more power than 30 watts. My 32 watt amp is just barely competent to power my 92dB sensitive Focals and I'm certain I drive that into class AB on a regular basis.
Need some Amp help - a little new to properly powering speakers
Hello.
I have some polk LSIM707s that I thorough enjoy.
However, at the moment I'm powering them using a Yamaha aventage 3070 receiver which at 150 watts at 8ohms sounds pretty darn good.
However, since these are rated at 300 watts at 8 Ohms, I assume I will need some more power. I notice at lower volumes a lot of the imaging and clarity disappears.
I am looking at buying a 300 watt emotiva Amplifier, or a 500 watt emotiva amplifier.
I'm assuming it would be better to purchase the 500 watt per channel emotiva so the speakers won't suck it dry or stress it.
Am i wrong in this assumption?
I have some polk LSIM707s that I thorough enjoy.
However, at the moment I'm powering them using a Yamaha aventage 3070 receiver which at 150 watts at 8ohms sounds pretty darn good.
However, since these are rated at 300 watts at 8 Ohms, I assume I will need some more power. I notice at lower volumes a lot of the imaging and clarity disappears.
I am looking at buying a 300 watt emotiva Amplifier, or a 500 watt emotiva amplifier.
I'm assuming it would be better to purchase the 500 watt per channel emotiva so the speakers won't suck it dry or stress it.
Am i wrong in this assumption?
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