 Which is easier to drive?
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I have a Denon 3805 and was wondering which speakers would be easier to drive?
Axiom:
M60ti at 8 ohms, 93dB, 250 max watts
VP150 at 6 ohms, 95dB, 400 max watts
QS8 at 6 ohms, 95dB, 400 max watts
Polk:
RTi8 at 8 ohms, 90dB, 250 max watts
CSi5 at 8 ohms, 90dB, 200 max watts
FXi3 at 8 ohms, 88dB, 150 max watts
I know that Polks are power hungry and the Axioms are efficient, but 3 of the 5 Axioms are 6 ohms and need a lot of watts. I've read that the Denon's are not too stable below 8 ohms. The Polks are all 8 ohms, power hungry, but don't require a lot of watts.
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The 3805 won't have any problem with either setup. The efficiency make Axioms easy loads. Lots of Denon users on this forum.
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I was driving my 4 ohm 80's with no problems with the 3805.
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Efficiency is the key. The power rating is a max power, but the Axioms don't require more power to run. They are just rated for handling more power, but sound great with 100 Watts/channel from a quality receiver.
I agree in that the Dennon should have no problems with either, the Axioms should play a little louder (3-5 dB) with the same receiver due to the efficiency specs.
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As John and others have mentioned before, most efficient speakers will use about 1 watt at a comfortably loud average listening level and even brief peaks would be unlikely to use 100 watts except in a very large room. Don't be overly concerned with power ratings.
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I think I'll trade my Rotel for one of those flea powered 3 watt per channel amps. I hate to see all that power go to waste with only needing 1 watt  . How about you guys claiming the one watt rule give that a try and see how you enjoy your system.
Rick
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Now watch this drive!
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I was talking about 1 Gigawatt
M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350
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It's 1.21 Gigawatts and a Flux Capacitor...  
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jiggawatts, if you follow Doc's pronunciation.
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