Pioneer Elite vsx-14 enough for hdi-3800? Alternatives?


Hello,

I just purchased the JBL HDI-3800 speakers and am wondering if my current Pioneer Elite vsx-14 receiver will be sufficient to power this or if I should be looking for an upgrade. Will I be missing a lot of potential without an upgrade?

I should have the HDI-3800's in hand later this week. Any suggestions?

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Showing 1 response by mattmiller

Look you can drive these speakers with Just about anything, you could go with a lower powered tube amp (50-75w) or you could go with a really powerful 300 watt per channel solid state beast, its about how much you want them to punch and kick! Of course this will require quality electronics with very clean power delivery into a 4ohm load. Most receivers fall short of providing the clean power output at higher volumes that these speakers are meant for. Buy a integrated amp with good power and excellent SQ!

 

Matt M