I was wondering what anyone thought of this setup. I already have the Harman Kardon AVR-225 (55 x 5) and am looking for some speakers. I think I've narrowed the speakers I want down to two, both from fluance. Either the AV-HTB or SX-HTB. I'm leaning towards the AV-HTB only because of the price. My only qualm with the AV-HTB is some of the reviews have voiced concern over the lower sensativity rating (88+-2dB for the fronts, 86+-2dB for the center and 85+-2dB for the rear surrounds). Will my H/K receiver be powerful enough to power the AV-HTB and have them sound good or should I spend the extra $60 to get the SX-HTB? I have enough money to get the SX-HTB but if the AV-HTB will sound fine, I would rather save the money and buy better cables and speaker wire.
timn8ter
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Harman Kardon typically under states the power of their amps. Their rating of 55 watts could be compared to others in the 80 watt range. Does that help?
Oh, I know about the understating of power when it comes to H/K receiver power. The question still remains: Is 80 watts powerful enough to drive the Fluance AV-HTB speakers with lower sensitivity numbers?
timn8ter
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Yes.
Hawk
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David:
The H/K has more than enough power to drive spekaers with a sensitivity rating of 86 to 88 db. Get the ones you want and don't worry about it.