Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners Amp for m60's?

I currently have:

A/V Receiver: Yamaha RX V2200 rated @ 100w x 6
Mains: m60
Center: VP150
Surround: QS8
Sub: SVS PC13

I was wondering if I'll notice a big difference with adding an Amp to my setup? Is it gong to be night/day or just a bit of a difference? I would be looking at spending around $1000 for now, but with some ass kissing, I'm sure the wife will let me go to about $1500.

Also, some Amp recommendations would be good as well.

Would it be smarter to just upgrade my receiver and do the amp later?

How big is your room and what SPL do you listen at?

What do you mean by Difference?crisper, more details? M80s would give you a difference that is guarranteed to make you notice at all volume levels compared to the M60s.

You will find a noticeable difference at louder volumes and less so at lower volumes, or so those that have larger amps have posted. Is it worth $1000-1500, that's your call.

My room is open and is:

20x14x9

It will be used for 80% HT and 20% Music. I usually listened at 70-85db 90% of the time and the other 10% is around 100+dbs.

I was actually wondering what a difference I would hear (ie. crisper, more detailed, louder, better sounding, etc).

Do you listen to classical music?

Not if I can help it. I usually listen to Dance, Rap and Rock

With 80% HT usage I'd probably take a look at upgrading the video side of your components like the new HDMI receivers, HDDVD/Blu Ray and etc., I'm thinking you'll stand more of a chance of telling more of a difference in that regard than you will by adding an amp with your 60s.

If you don't already have these upgrades, of course.

Then an amp upgrade for power alone is a complete waste of money. Let the blood-letting begin .

Now as far as receiver processing is concerned, that's an open question in my mind. The jury is still out on whether one manufacturer implements processing better than another.

Even though I enjoy some of the classical music JohnK has recommended, it is not the only Genre that has 15-20dB dynamic peaks.

Since the levels you listen at aren't that loud, I would agree with BrotherBob , upgrading to a new receiver with all the new bells and whistles and possibly more power, would Imo be a better choice.