Pioneer VSX 1014 & M80's - Anyone try this?
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I have not seen any posts regarding anyone actually trying this setup, so I will ask the question, and please, no speculation:
Has anyone tried a set of M80's and a Pioneer VSX 1014?
If yes, Have you tried it with a 7 speaker setup?
Thanks!
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BuddTX,
The Pioneer A/V receivers use a current-limiting impedance switch for 4-ohm loads, which means they will deliver only a fraction of their rated output, or they may overheat and shut down.
If you have a Pioneer and want to drive Axiom floorstanders and realize all the power potential of the Pioneer, look at the Axiom M60ti, which is an easy 8-ohm load and is tonally virtually identical to the M80ti. The M80ti has a bit deeper bass extension and output (for really big rooms with separate power amplifiers).
If you don't have a Pioneer, then consider Denon, H/K or NAD, all of which will drive the 4-ohm M80s with no problems in rooms of average to moderately large size.
Regards,
Alan Lofft, Axiom Resident Expert (Retired)
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Re: Pioneer VSX 1014 & M80's - Anyone try this?
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Thank you Alan,
And Thank you for NOT DOING what every other speaker company in the world does:
Saying that your most expensive speakers are your BEST speakers!
I very much respect you for taking this position.
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The 60's are great speakers.
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I liked Pioneer receivers in 1978. But, I liked my Technics, too. I would say most would agree that these 2 companies are a shadow of their former selves.
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