Mydogiscuter
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Hello,
I have quite a few questions, but the focus of this thread is what kind of setup should I use for these speakers. I just picked up Bowers and Wilkins 703 S2 as open box units from Best buy for $1,200. So I think I got quite a steal.
Please note the speaker has the jumper bus between the two sets of inputs right now.
Right now I'm thinking about getting the denon 4700H, I see 2 online sites which other people reviewed well that have the unit refurbished for about $1,000. The 4800 would cost about 200 more and I've read it's not really worth it.
Now the problem is I was initially going to get the 2 channel monolith amplifier for $294 on sale, or the 3 for $350 for my future center. Then I thought why not pumping an extra hundred and get the five channel and then use that to bi amp the speakers with the denon preouts.
I have read that you cannot use the denim pre-outs and buy amp the speakers.
Another user reported that they decided not to buy amp the speakers in order to use an external amplifier.
I'm just making the inference, but it seems to me like it's very difficult to find an external amp that would allow you to bi amp, is this accurate?
Marantz - PM6007 155W 2-Ch Stereo Integrated Amplifier
The thing is I found this marantz amplifier that I could buy as an open box unit for about $600 and I noticed that on its left and right input it has two sets of outputs, which it seems to define mores bi wiring.
I was thinking maybe I should get this amplifier and significantly downgrade my receiver, I saw some pretty good open box deals for around $700
Can somebody please fill me in and help me decide? Do I go with the Denon 4700h and bi amp by speakers, or do I get the 4700h and pick up the monolith amplifier and just regular wire the speakers, or do I get the marantz amplifier and pick up a lower end receiver or stick with the 4700h?
Right now due to budgetary concerns, I'm only going to have these two speakers, but obviously I'd like to expand eventually.
Lastly, is a complete side note, would the Klipsch reference series 200 watt subwoofer Make a good match into the system, or is there something for $300 that would be more recommended?
Somebody stole everything in my house including the TV and my previous EMP tek and RBH setup so I'm unfortunately starting my whole system from scratch and no insurance payout, so I'm definitely on a budget but my on top of it my mom received a stage 4 cancer diagnosis last week so I need to get something really good or will never forgive myself. My budget for the amplifier and receiver together is $2000, if I could spend less I would really like it as I'm stretched quite then.
Thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate it.
I have quite a few questions, but the focus of this thread is what kind of setup should I use for these speakers. I just picked up Bowers and Wilkins 703 S2 as open box units from Best buy for $1,200. So I think I got quite a steal.
Please note the speaker has the jumper bus between the two sets of inputs right now.
Right now I'm thinking about getting the denon 4700H, I see 2 online sites which other people reviewed well that have the unit refurbished for about $1,000. The 4800 would cost about 200 more and I've read it's not really worth it.
Now the problem is I was initially going to get the 2 channel monolith amplifier for $294 on sale, or the 3 for $350 for my future center. Then I thought why not pumping an extra hundred and get the five channel and then use that to bi amp the speakers with the denon preouts.
I have read that you cannot use the denim pre-outs and buy amp the speakers.
Another user reported that they decided not to buy amp the speakers in order to use an external amplifier.
I'm just making the inference, but it seems to me like it's very difficult to find an external amp that would allow you to bi amp, is this accurate?
Marantz - PM6007 155W 2-Ch Stereo Integrated Amplifier
The thing is I found this marantz amplifier that I could buy as an open box unit for about $600 and I noticed that on its left and right input it has two sets of outputs, which it seems to define mores bi wiring.
I was thinking maybe I should get this amplifier and significantly downgrade my receiver, I saw some pretty good open box deals for around $700
Can somebody please fill me in and help me decide? Do I go with the Denon 4700h and bi amp by speakers, or do I get the 4700h and pick up the monolith amplifier and just regular wire the speakers, or do I get the marantz amplifier and pick up a lower end receiver or stick with the 4700h?
Right now due to budgetary concerns, I'm only going to have these two speakers, but obviously I'd like to expand eventually.
Lastly, is a complete side note, would the Klipsch reference series 200 watt subwoofer Make a good match into the system, or is there something for $300 that would be more recommended?
Somebody stole everything in my house including the TV and my previous EMP tek and RBH setup so I'm unfortunately starting my whole system from scratch and no insurance payout, so I'm definitely on a budget but my on top of it my mom received a stage 4 cancer diagnosis last week so I need to get something really good or will never forgive myself. My budget for the amplifier and receiver together is $2000, if I could spend less I would really like it as I'm stretched quite then.
Thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate it.