what is a better power amp ?


Category: Amplifiers

I am wondering what is the better choice of power amp for my system. I have a Pioneer VSX1016TXV-k 120 watts per channel x 7. My front speakers are going to be Polk RTi12. I keep reading that I should add a power amp to power the Polk front speakers. What would be the best choice - Onkyo M 282 (100 watt x 2), or Audiosource amp 300 (150 watt x 2). Not real familiar with either and don't have much money left to spend right now. Just want to know the best move between these two items. Any thoughts or comments will be greatly apprecited.

Thank-you,
Robert
robertjudd

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The polks are nice, a bit bass heavy, but nice...
However, they aren't easy to drive. Your receiver will push them fine in stereo. However, be careful trying to drive 5 or 7 of these from your receiver. The load may be more than it will handle at any mid to high volumes.

If you are thinking HT is your preference, you should have the same amp and speakers for the front 3 at least. Therefor, upgrading the amp will require a 3 channel (5 channel amps won't cost much more). Also, you won't notice much of a volume difference until you get into at least 200 watts/channel. You will notice a quality difference with most amp upgrades to a seperate amp.

I agree with the other 2 posts: Save your money and wait.