Is my Onkyo receiver enough to power these, or do I need to add an amplifier?
1724470
I am using an Onkyo TX-NR709 receiver 110W/CH. This receiver is 4 Ohm capable hence can drive the ML ESL speakers. However, I find the power to be insufficient to get the real "pop" out of these speakers and hence I am planning on pairing it with a power amplifier. So short answer, yes if you have a 4ohm capable receiver... but performance is a little "weak".
1724471
I am using Yamaha S500 Amplifier 80 WT/ch and it is more then adequate, Hope this helps
1724472
I used to connect these speakers to my 5 year old Onkyo receiver TX-SR606 (90W per channel). It's more than adequate and loud enough. Last year, I upgraded my receiver to Onkyo 818 last that have pre out capability (you need Onkyo 7 series or above to connect your receiver to external amplifier) and use Emotiva XPA-5 amplifier. It's worth the upgrade. Sounds great especially with 24-bit uncompressed recording. It really makes you listen to your old collection once again.
1724473
Without a power rating for the Onkyo, I don't 'know if you have enough power. My Electromotion ESL are powered by an NAD 375 dac integrated amplifier with a nominal 150 watts per channel. I tried an old Harman-Kardon integrated amplifier with 80 watts per channel and there was no problem at all in driving them. I hope that helps.
1724474
I'm powering these using a Emotiva amp. which puts out 125 watts per channel at 8 ohms, 200 watts at 4 ohms. It is certainly powerful enough for me in my large room. You don't state what your Onkyo output is but I suspect anything over 50 watts per channel will work well unless you want to fill up a warehouse. The Martin Logan owners manual recommends between 20-300 watts.
1724475
I use a marantz receiver with individual amps for each channel. And it is also rated for a 4hms speaker. I have heard that these speakers when ran hard at high levels watching movies will shut down your receiver by getting to hot. With that said these speakers are simply awesome. I love them.....
247062
Give us a price range. <<<very importantI'd start by getting the Onkyo TX-SR606 and then deciding how much you have left for speakers. Focus on a strong 3.1 set and if you have extra get the surrounds.
1404044
Any normal receiver will work for these, I have them currently hooked up to a Sony reciever that outputs 85 watts per channel, they sound great but they can handle over double the power than that. To be honest, you will need something over 50 watts per channel to really drive these guys, anything over 130 watts per channel is overkill. Hope this helps.
1312760
Theses are passive speakers meaning they don't have an internal power source, most of their speakers doAnd are meant for computer applications. The onkyo has plenty of power to drive these
78706
No, just running a receiver "Onkyo" model 616. I have 2 separate sub amps for the front and rear sub woofers
1763698
I don t understand this comment! Have you set them up? I have had them for seven months and they work fine. You need a receiver with adequate power. The speakers are attached to a receiver not a TV.
1913349
It's a full set of speakers - you don't need anything else, unless you plan on mounting some of the speakers on a wall, in that case, you might need mounts. The smaller speakers come with a little hole in the back, so you could just hang from a nail or screw.You do need an amp / receiver. I bought the matching Onkyo one. I used the wires that came with it, and it sounds fine to me. I'm not an audiophile. ;-)
100836
Well the Onkyo puts out 130W (8 Ohm) in 2 channel driven. If you want to take advantage of that power I would recommend getting a Polk Audio Monitor series system. The towers can do almost 300W 2 channel driven and sound great with a lot of power. In fact I think they are the best performance/dollars speakers out there unless you go the DIY route.
1144481
Read the manual. You must select source. Call Onkyo if need be.mine works fine
404154
Im assuming youre using the Onkyo just as a low end amp? If so, then you run speaker wire to the shaker. If youre using more than one shaker, you want to bridge it into 8 ohms. Then that should be it.
2135272
Ye you need an amp, they are not powered speakers. They are passive speakers as indicated by the "P" in "B2030P" which means you need an amp to power them.
1907911
You must run these speakers through a receiver. I have an inexpensive Pioneer 5.1 Receiver and I really like the sound from these speakers. Your TV will not power this speaker system.
247061
I agree with others here; Onkyo receivers pretty much give you the best bang for your buck. Sound is always in the ear of the beholder. I like cambridge soundworks speakers. Whatever you do, dont spend a ton of money on cables. you get professional grade cables at monoprice for pennies on the dollar.
33752
Yes. I have an Onkyo. You literally run cables to the transmitter like just like you would run them to your speakers. Then the receiver (across the room) has cables that run to your rear speakers.
2229989
They will sound very good---not to expect the sound to fill a concert hall--using four of these for your channels will be fantastic--or a two channael receiver like you said "vintage"---I uses mine as rear speakers for my Onkyo.Hope this helps.
1102154
I would say it should be fine as long as the 150 watts is not the peak power, but invest in an external equalizer and use together. If you experience a lot "cut offs" or receiver resets, return it and get something either beefier or a brand that pushes more efficient power like Onkyo.
1348755
Not sure I will be of much help, as I am not certain what you are asking. However, the speakers simply function/act as any other speakers that you would hook up to your receiver.