Yamaha RX-1080 w/Rotel amp or Anthem MRX-740?? - Blu-ray Forum

Stereo99 · 05-29-2021, 05:35 PM

Trying to decide between these 2 options. Reading lots of bugs/problems with the 740 so leaning towards the combo of the 1080 with a Rotel(could be another amp brand). My room is approx. 2800 cubic ft. Speakers are Axiom M80v3,Axiom VP160 centre channel, Axiom QS-8 for surrounds & adding Polk OWM3 for front presence speakers.I listen at loud but not crazy loud volumes. So there is my 2 routes to go....any idea of what route to go!As always thanks for any help!!

solarrdadd · 05-29-2021, 07:09 PM

howdy, i have many of the speakers you have, except my center is the big boy VP180v3 and i use and highly recommend for the heights to go with the OWM5 (you won't regret it

) i switched out my 3's for the 5's.

i don't use a receiver as a pre-amp, i use a pure pre-amp (no output speaker power) and i have dedicated power amps driving my 11 channels. that aside, i recommend whatever receiver you go with that has pre-amps to go with the amp that's going to give you the most bang for your buck. prioritizing channels 1-3, then 4-7 and last but not least 8-11 modify depending on the number of channels you end up with.

if nothing else, drive your front 3 with a big 3 channel amp and let the receiver handle the rest. that will cover you whether your a movie lover and/or a music lover.

the axioms can put out some sound for sure, the big ones are 4 ohm loads and will take what you can give them from your amp and return the favor with good quality, loud audio.

i have a big powered 5 channel amp driving my first 5 channels and a lower power 7 channel amp driving the other 6 channels and it works just fine.

perhaps you can mention how you are thinking about powering your speakers as well as what you use them for in order of priority i.e. movies - music.

best of luck, keep them axioms happy and they will keep you happy too. i've had mine for more than 10 years, no problems, never thought about changing them out and if i did, it would be for newer model axioms!

keep us posted.

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beefytwinkie · 05-30-2021, 03:43 PM

Wow, your Axiom speakers look great and will probably sound insane when fed good, clean power. I'd love to hear those properly.

solarrdadd · 05-31-2021, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beefytwinkie

Wow, your Axiom speakers look great and will probably sound insane when fed good, clean power. I'd love to hear those properly.

what's up Beef, how you doin bud? i'm doing good, still watching movies, listening to music and Bussin that Iron in the ass at the gym!

the Axioms still sound great to me.

Stereo99 · 05-31-2021, 07:24 PM

Thanks Solardad.....I really pulled the trigger bought a Anthem 1140 MRX....would have to wait til August as 740 are sold out til then up here in Canada!!!Besides the 1140 has the toroidal transformer for the bed channels...will report back on how it sounds!!!My ceiling/wall will not fix the OWM5's properly as it is a awkward fit.Thanks again for your help!!

05-29-2021, 05:35 PM	#1
Stereo99 Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:London,Ontario	Yamaha RX-1080 w/Rotel amp or Anthem MRX-740?? Trying to decide between these 2 options. Reading lots of bugs/problems with the 740 so leaning towards the combo of the 1080 with a Rotel(could be another amp brand). My room is approx. 2800 cubic ft. Speakers are Axiom M80v3,Axiom VP160 centre channel, Axiom QS-8 for surrounds & adding Polk OWM3 for front presence speakers.I listen at loud but not crazy loud volumes. So there is my 2 routes to go....any idea of what route to go!As always thanks for any help!!

05-29-2021, 07:09 PM	#2
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	howdy, i have many of the speakers you have, except my center is the big boy VP180v3 and i use and highly recommend for the heights to go with the OWM5 (you won't regret it ) i switched out my 3's for the 5's. i don't use a receiver as a pre-amp, i use a pure pre-amp (no output speaker power) and i have dedicated power amps driving my 11 channels. that aside, i recommend whatever receiver you go with that has pre-amps to go with the amp that's going to give you the most bang for your buck. prioritizing channels 1-3, then 4-7 and last but not least 8-11 modify depending on the number of channels you end up with. if nothing else, drive your front 3 with a big 3 channel amp and let the receiver handle the rest. that will cover you whether your a movie lover and/or a music lover. the axioms can put out some sound for sure, the big ones are 4 ohm loads and will take what you can give them from your amp and return the favor with good quality, loud audio. i have a big powered 5 channel amp driving my first 5 channels and a lower power 7 channel amp driving the other 6 channels and it works just fine. perhaps you can mention how you are thinking about powering your speakers as well as what you use them for in order of priority i.e. movies - music. best of luck, keep them axioms happy and they will keep you happy too. i've had mine for more than 10 years, no problems, never thought about changing them out and if i did, it would be for newer model axioms! keep us posted. [Show spoiler]GO WITH THE OWM 5.......TRUST ME!

05-30-2021, 03:43 PM	#3
beefytwinkie Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:459 Trading Score:6	Wow, your Axiom speakers look great and will probably sound insane when fed good, clean power. I'd love to hear those properly. Last edited by beefytwinkie; 05-30-2021 at 05:53 PM.

05-31-2021, 07:24 PM	#5
Stereo99 Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:London,Ontario	Yamaha RX-1080 w/Rotel amp or Anthem MRX-740?? Thanks Solardad.....I really pulled the trigger bought a Anthem 1140 MRX....would have to wait til August as 740 are sold out til then up here in Canada!!!Besides the 1140 has the toroidal transformer for the bed channels...will report back on how it sounds!!!My ceiling/wall will not fix the OWM5's properly as it is a awkward fit.Thanks again for your help!!

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