Go ahead. Your receiver will be able to drive them just fine. As a general rule, it's better to upgrade speakers first, unless you've got a truly underpowered amp that won't be able to drive the speakers you want. Yamaha's power ratings tend to be pretty honest, so I wouldn't worry about the combination you're suggesting.
would B&W work with cheap japanese recievers?
I am trying to upgrade an old Yamaha HT receiver, 85Wx5 with equally cheap speakers.
Don't want to buy an upmarket receiver yet as they generally don't offer HDMI switching. But would like to get started with speakers, like two front B&W 700 series.
Does this make sense? Or should I upgrade the receiver/speakers togethter.
Don't want to buy an upmarket receiver yet as they generally don't offer HDMI switching. But would like to get started with speakers, like two front B&W 700 series.
Does this make sense? Or should I upgrade the receiver/speakers togethter.