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mikesd · 02-13-2010, 10:13 PM

I am currently using a Onkyo 805 running my Polk LS 350 center channel and Polk M3 surrounds and am using a Onkyo M-282 2-channel amp to power my Polk LS 90 mains. I am adding another M-282 and am looking for opinions on whether it would be better to use it to power my surrounds leaving only the center being powered by the 805 or would it be better to use one side of the M-282 (it is non bridgable) to power the center and leave the surrounds for the 805? Thanks for any help

Mike

Steve · 02-13-2010, 10:39 PM

The Onkyo 805 is rated for more power per channel than your amp is, and it has a reputation for being a beast because it actually can push the power it's rated for. I would be surprised if you're seeing any benefit at all with your amp. You may actually benefit from removing it and driving all your speakers with your receiver. I seriously doubt adding another one would do anything for you.

mikesd · 02-14-2010, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve

The Onkyo 805 is rated for more power per channel than your amp is, and it has a reputation for being a beast because it actually can push the power it's rated for. I would be surprised if you're seeing any benefit at all with your amp. You may actually benefit from removing it and driving all your speakers with your receiver. I seriously doubt adding another one would do anything for you.

Thanks Steve, I will have to do some comparisons

Steve · 02-14-2010, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mikesd

Thanks Steve, I will have to do some comparisons

Post back here because I'm really curious to hear how they turn out for you.

02-13-2010, 10:13 PM	#1
mikesd Member Member since:Feb 2008 Trading Score:11	Best bang for the buck ? I am currently using a Onkyo 805 running my Polk LS 350 center channel and Polk M3 surrounds and am using a Onkyo M-282 2-channel amp to power my Polk LS 90 mains. I am adding another M-282 and am looking for opinions on whether it would be better to use it to power my surrounds leaving only the center being powered by the 805 or would it be better to use one side of the M-282 (it is non bridgable) to power the center and leave the surrounds for the 805? Thanks for any help Mike

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02-13-2010, 10:39 PM	#2
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	The Onkyo 805 is rated for more power per channel than your amp is, and it has a reputation for being a beast because it actually can push the power it's rated for. I would be surprised if you're seeing any benefit at all with your amp. You may actually benefit from removing it and driving all your speakers with your receiver. I seriously doubt adding another one would do anything for you.

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