I've poked around the site for a few days without finding a clear answer to my question, so I hope you'll forgive me if I am asking a duplicate question.
I have M&K front and center channels that are rated 4 ohms (Bookshelf-75 fronts and Center-750THX). Rears are 8 ohm B&Ws (ceiling mounted, came with the house) and powered sub is something basic that gets the job done (can't remember!).
I need a new receiver, preferably something around $1,000 or so, but am confused about which to get. Some are of the opinion that a receiver rated at 8 ohms will flame out while others say no problem. I don't blast my music or movies, ever. I love the sound of the M&Ks and want to be able to hear the nuances in everything from soft classical pieces to Saving Private Ryan-style surround sound chaos.
So, in less techncial terms than what I have read around here, can anyone please help me understand what are the key characteristics I should look for in a receiver that would be suitable for what I've described above? I would also value your specific advice on which receivers you believe are worth loking into. Many of the discussions regarding 4 ohm speakers on this site are much too technical for my understanding and seem to veer off into esoteric discussions of performance under extreme or unusual circumstances. Way above my pay grade!
FYI, my old receiver is a Boston Acoustics AVR 7100 (rebadged Sherwood, I think). It did a fine job, but I never did get the subtleties I desired.
Much appreciated!
I have M&K front and center channels that are rated 4 ohms (Bookshelf-75 fronts and Center-750THX). Rears are 8 ohm B&Ws (ceiling mounted, came with the house) and powered sub is something basic that gets the job done (can't remember!).
I need a new receiver, preferably something around $1,000 or so, but am confused about which to get. Some are of the opinion that a receiver rated at 8 ohms will flame out while others say no problem. I don't blast my music or movies, ever. I love the sound of the M&Ks and want to be able to hear the nuances in everything from soft classical pieces to Saving Private Ryan-style surround sound chaos.
So, in less techncial terms than what I have read around here, can anyone please help me understand what are the key characteristics I should look for in a receiver that would be suitable for what I've described above? I would also value your specific advice on which receivers you believe are worth loking into. Many of the discussions regarding 4 ohm speakers on this site are much too technical for my understanding and seem to veer off into esoteric discussions of performance under extreme or unusual circumstances. Way above my pay grade!
FYI, my old receiver is a Boston Acoustics AVR 7100 (rebadged Sherwood, I think). It did a fine job, but I never did get the subtleties I desired.
Much appreciated!