djmaloney@aries
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My current setup is a 11.2 running out of Yahama RX-A3070 9.2 Dolby Atmos in the Ceiling & Front L/R out to a Yamaha WXA-50. The mistake here is obviously pairing the Yamaha WXA-50 with this system. My speakers are definitive Technology pro cinema 800 series + a couple Bose Bookshelf speakers I am using for the L/R surround speakers.
I am wanting to replace the WXA-50 with something more appropriate. Yamaha states in their user manual that any external amplifier needs to be a minimum of 100 watts. I am looking for something that will put out 150 watts per channel and power my 2 front & 4 Dolby Atmos speakers in the ceiling with the external amp. This should allow me to run an additional 2 zones from the RX-A3070.
With all that said, I am looking for some recommendations on the best approach to make this happen. I don’t need or want another receiver, I already made that mistake with the WXA-50. Any recommendations on amplifiers, pre-amps, etc… would like to stick with Yamaha if possible, although I noticed many home sound enthusiast don’t care much for Yamaha. I do like their products and have had really good experiences using them.
I have posted the audio specs of the receiver & speakers that I have discussed. Eventually will be upgrading from the Definitive Technology speakers to a much higher end speaker system and using the DT in my other Zones. I am an amateur when it comes to putting a sound system together. But I do know what I like. I am trying to bring the true big screen theater sound experience into my home. What I have, sounds ok, but I know with a few more $$$ it can sound much better.
Any and all input and suggestions is greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance!
(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 6 Ω)
Front L/R ...................................................................... 165 W+165 W Center ...................................................................................... 165 W Surround L/R ............................................................... 165 W+165 W Surround Back L/R ...................................................... 165 W+165 W Front Presence L/R......................................................165 W+165 W (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω)
Front L/R ...................................................................... 150 W+150 W Center ...................................................................................... 150 W Surround L/R ............................................................... 150 W+150 W Surround Back L/R ...................................................... 150 W+150 W Front Presence L/R......................................................150 W+150 W (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 8 Ω)
Front L/R ...................................................................... 165 W+165 W Center ......................................................................................165 W Surround L/R ............................................................... 165 W+165 W Surround Back L/R ...................................................... 165 W+165 W Front Presence L/R......................................................165 W+165 W
I am wanting to replace the WXA-50 with something more appropriate. Yamaha states in their user manual that any external amplifier needs to be a minimum of 100 watts. I am looking for something that will put out 150 watts per channel and power my 2 front & 4 Dolby Atmos speakers in the ceiling with the external amp. This should allow me to run an additional 2 zones from the RX-A3070.
With all that said, I am looking for some recommendations on the best approach to make this happen. I don’t need or want another receiver, I already made that mistake with the WXA-50. Any recommendations on amplifiers, pre-amps, etc… would like to stick with Yamaha if possible, although I noticed many home sound enthusiast don’t care much for Yamaha. I do like their products and have had really good experiences using them.
I have posted the audio specs of the receiver & speakers that I have discussed. Eventually will be upgrading from the Definitive Technology speakers to a much higher end speaker system and using the DT in my other Zones. I am an amateur when it comes to putting a sound system together. But I do know what I like. I am trying to bring the true big screen theater sound experience into my home. What I have, sounds ok, but I know with a few more $$$ it can sound much better.
Any and all input and suggestions is greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance!
RX-A3070 (Audio) Specifications
• Rated Output Power (2-channel driven) [RX-A3070](20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 6 Ω)
Front L/R ...................................................................... 165 W+165 W Center ...................................................................................... 165 W Surround L/R ............................................................... 165 W+165 W Surround Back L/R ...................................................... 165 W+165 W Front Presence L/R......................................................165 W+165 W (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω)
Front L/R ...................................................................... 150 W+150 W Center ...................................................................................... 150 W Surround L/R ............................................................... 150 W+150 W Surround Back L/R ...................................................... 150 W+150 W Front Presence L/R......................................................150 W+150 W (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 8 Ω)
Front L/R ...................................................................... 165 W+165 W Center ......................................................................................165 W Surround L/R ............................................................... 165 W+165 W Surround Back L/R ...................................................... 165 W+165 W Front Presence L/R......................................................165 W+165 W
Speaker Technical Specifications
ProMonitor 800 (4 each)
- Driver Complement: One 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter; One 4-1/2" BDSS bass/midrange drivers; One 4-1/2" pressure coupled bass radiator
- Frequency Response: 57 Hz – 30 kHz
- Impedance: Compatible with 8 Ohm outputs
- Sensitivity: 89 dB
- Recommended Associated Amplifier Power: 10 – 150 watts
- A/V Receiver Crossover Setting: 100 Hz
- Inputs: One pair of 5 way binding posts
- Dimensions: 4-3/4" W x 5" D x 8-3/8" H (12.1 x 12.7 x 23.8 cm)
- Weight: 4 lbs (1.8 k)
ProCenter 1000 (1 each)
- Driver Complement: One 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter; Two 4-1/2" BDSS upper bass/midrange drivers; Two 4-1/2" pressure coupled bass radiators
- Frequency Response: 47 Hz – 30 kHz
- Impedance: Compatible with 8 Ohms outputs
- Sensitivity: 90 dB
- Recommended Associated Amplifier Power: 10 – 200 watts
- A/V Receiver Crossover Setting: 80 Hz
- Inputs: One pair of 5 way binding posts
- Dimensions: 14-3/4" W x 5" D x 5" H (37.5 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
- Weight: 6 lbs (2.7 kg)
ProSub 800 (1 each)
- Driver Complement: One high-definition 8" woofer pressure coupled to one 8" low bass radiator
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 150 Hz
- Internal Amplifier Power: 300 watts
- Auto On / Off: Signal Sensing
- Power Requirements: 110 - 120 volts Alternating Current
- High Level Inputs: Two pairs of 5 way binding posts
- High Level Outputs: Two pairs of 5 way binding posts
- Low Level Inputs: One LFE input (for SW preout only)
- High Pass Crossover: Non Variable 6 dB/octave @ 80 Hz (Available only with high level inputs and outputs)
- Low Pass Crossover: 24 dB/octave, continuously variable from 40 Hz – 150 Hz (Available with high level inputs only)
- Dimensions: 10-5/16" W x 15-3/4" D x 12-7/8" H (26.2 x 40.0 x 32.7 cm)
- Weight: 26 lbs (11.8 kg)