Originally Posted By: stevej
Hey John. I have an Onkyo 3007 receiver. So if I wanted to purchase the new speakers what would I need to do to take full advantage of them?
Would I have to use seperate amps and if so would I lose my rear channels. I currently run 7.1 with 2 80s, 180, and 4 qs8s.
Thanks


I would say the minimum required to get the new speakers is to get a stereo amplifier (or two mono). Leave everything as is except that you plug cables from the pre-amp of your receiver to the external amplifier and plug the LFR on the external amplifier.

Your receiver will be more than capable handling the rest of your speakers.

If you want a matching front audio level, I would recommend a three channels amplifier (like the XPA-3 from emotiva). It will also drive your center channel (VP180).

The XPA-3 gives you 300watts at 4ohm and will rock your world.

Leave all QS8 on the Onkyo, you would not notice the difference.

I do have 7 channels external amplification and my surrounds don't need it. I would have save money if I kept them hooked to the receiver.