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I ordered the onkyo last week, and i am going to audition the Epic 80 * 350 5.1 set and i am curious if the receiver can power the 4 ohm impedance on the m80 floor standers?

thanks in advance!

I would say yes. I am using an Onkyo Integra 8.8 which is Onkyo's high end, running M80's, vp150, and Qs8 surrounds. I have cranked this thing and it has never shut off on me or anything. So, I think you will be alright. I know others on this forum are running Onkyo receivers with their setups so maybe they can give you some feedback on it.

I do not think that onkyo is one of the suggested brands to match with the m80's.

I copied the following quote from this post:

http://www.axiomaudio.com/boards/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Main=12740&Number=175962#Post175962




However, I think it all depends on what your listening habits are like. (how loud and how long do you listen)

The denon 3808 can be found online for a good deal (I got mine from 6ave.com for $1098) and it powers the m80s with no problem.

The denon does not have a reon processing chip though.

what exactly does the reon processor do?

I cancelled my onkyo order i dont want a receiver to restrict my speaker purchase.

Hi computergeek, I have used my Onkyo 805 to power a 4 ohm load (all though not M80s). I had no problems with shutdown at the levels I listen at 75-90 spl. The reciever did run quite hot so maintaining ventilation clearance was important.

is there a list of receivers that power the higher end floor standers well?

I would like atleast 2 HDMI inputs, Dolby True HD, DTS-HD, if that helps at all.

The Denon 2808 fits that list and try calling 6ave.com for their best deals. Right now here in Calgary the 2808 can be bought for $798.

From the above thread:



I remember a thread where Alan Lofft also talks about this but I can’t seem to find it.

However many HDMI inputs you *think* you need, add one or two more to it.

If I were to buy a new AVR (which I may yet again), I would choose Marantz SR8002 or Denon 3808. The latter is about $500 cheaper. I am currently using SR8001 (and have 8002 as well) to drive Epic80/500 setup w/o any issues.

Denon and HK AVR's have always had no issues with 80's. I think in recent years, brands like Yamaha, Onkyo, Pioneer Elite, and others have had less issues as well.