Energy Take Classic 5.1

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Originally Posted by fireman325

That receiver would be just fine with those speakers. When you're looking at receivers to be paired with speakers, you want to make sure the impedance ratings are the same. I think every receiver out there can handle 8 Ohm speakers fine, which the Energy speakers are. It's when you start looking at 4 Ohm speakers that you have to be more careful with a receiver. If you're going with 4 Ohm speakers, it would usually be best to go with either separates or an AV receiver and an amp. Just be aware this a 5.1 channel receiver. It only has pre-outs for a sub and surround back channels. You would have to add a separate amp if you wanted to expand your system to 7.1. Also, since it doesn't have a full set of preouts (mains, center, surrounds) you can't add an amp for anything other than the surround backs.

I am kind of confused about your last sentence. If i wanted to keep this a 5.1 system, would i have to buy an separate amp if i got the pioneer receiver?

from what i hear, not many blu rays support 7.1 and i dont know if i have enough room for more speakers! thanks for info guys i really appreciate it.

oh and i am using a ps3 for a blu ray. I got a Samsung 52' 750 about 4-5 months ago and i need to pair it with some good sounding speakers