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Posted By: Hammerhead Denon AVR 986 - 12/20/05 01:46 AM
I purchased a set of M80 and I just noticed that there 4ohms. My reciver is rated for 100w X7 into 8ohms. Im concerned tha I may damage the Reciver os the spekaers. Should I call and change my order to the M60
Posted By: SirQuack Re: Denon AVR 986 - 12/20/05 02:02 AM
Welcome Hammerhead,

This has been mentioned a lot on previous forums. Denon AVR's should have no problem driving the 4 ohm m80's, and I believe that covers most of the Denon lineup. M60's and M80's are very similar in sound. What is your room size?


Posted By: bugbitten Re: Denon AVR 986 - 12/20/05 02:05 AM
The 986 should handle the 80s unless you listen at extremely loud levels. The 80s are very efficient.
Posted By: JohnK Re: Denon AVR 986 - 12/20/05 02:07 AM
HH, welcome. It's most likely that your Denon will be able to drive the M80s very well at its 8 ohm setting. At most, if you use a very high volume in a very large room the protective circuit in the receiver might shut it down. Don't assume a problem that might never develop.
Posted By: Hammerhead Re: Denon AVR 986 - 12/20/05 02:11 AM
I will be moving into a apt I dont know the size of the room yet. Im purchasing these for my home that I will be buying later. Im concerned about the Reciver getting to hot and may damage it. I think I could get the 60 and use the extra cash for upgrading the sub to the 350.
Posted By: Hammerhead Re: Denon AVR 986 - 12/20/05 02:23 AM
If the 60 sound just as good as the 80 why take the risk. What would I be losing by changing to the 60?
Posted By: bugbitten Re: Denon AVR 986 - 12/20/05 02:25 AM
You should buy the 80s for the same future home reason. The Denon will drive the 80s. It will also make a great pre/pro should you decide to get amps later.
Posted By: bugbitten Re: Denon AVR 986 - 12/20/05 02:28 AM
In reply to:

Should I call and change my order to the M60



You can do this after you have heard the 80s for the 30 day trial.
Posted By: Hammerhead Re: Denon AVR 986 - 12/20/05 03:21 AM
Who has herd the 80 and 60 and can you tell a difference. I dont have any Surround speakers yet thats next. I did get the EP175. I think im off to a good start. I will be getting the rest with IRS refund
Posted By: bugbitten Re: Denon AVR 986 - 12/20/05 03:43 AM
I had 60's and upped to 80s in the 30 day period. The 60s and 80s are very similar. The 80s have a fuller sound because of more drivers. The 80s can play very loud with out distortion. The also sound very good at low levels. Axiom shipped the 80s and I was able to A/B both before returning the 60s (prepaid BTW). The 80s have more bass than the 60s.

I am not saying that the 60s are bad. They are excellent speakers. Had the 80s not been available, I would have been satisfied with the 60s.

All of this IMHO!

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