Receiver Recommendation for Jamo d6 5.1 system (1 Viewer)

Hello everyone,


Please recommend me a receiver for jamo d6 5.1 system (3xlcr, 2xsur). I am looking for a cheap receiver for them that could run it on high volumes with no problem. My first preference is pioneer and second is sony. (these two because I like bright sound). Any recommendations are most welcome.Currently there is a reasonably priced Sony STR-DA50ES and Sony STR-K1600 available for sale, but I have no idea if any of this will run the jamo d6 system? help pls?

what other reasonably priced receivers could do the job?kind regards

From the specs I could find on the Jamo speakers here, those are 4 ohm speakers with sub-90dB sensitivities (89 for the LCRs and 85 for the surrounds).

You are not likely to find a cheap AVR that's able to drive those speakers to extreme levels - and since you specifically mention driving the speakers hard, you really do need to ensure that whatever AVR you choose it is 4 ohm stable/certified.

Really, IMO, the smarter thing to do is to get better speakers that are efficient and will work with just about any AVR out there. Then you won't be as constrained in your shopping.

Unfortunately, I don't know which specific brands/models of AVR will work with 4 ohm speakers - hopefully others will chime in.

If you are open to refurb units, you should see what's available at Accessories4Less.com or find out what recent makes/models of AVRs will work, then search for them in the used market in your area.

Also, it would help if we had a more concrete idea of what "reasonably priced" means to you. $300? $500?

Pioneer doesn't make 4ohm stable till around $1000.Sony, not even ES, isn't 4ohm stable at all.The only two bottom end AVR I'd try are the Yamaha 377 and Onkyo 333.Neither of which has the power to do all 5 at once at concert hall levels.There is always used stuff though.Find an older Onkyo 70X/80X or Yamaha 6XX.And what is "high volume"? BD reference 105db? Trying to make your ears bleed at 110db?(Not done the math, cause you gave no indication for the size of the room) if the speakers need a combined 250 to reach 105. To reach 110, combined, they need 875.That is "combined". The 377/333 might offer up 250 combined. You need a Sumo class AVR for 875.And no, no receiver is really "whatever it says" x 5/7. The x 5/7 number is typically 1/3 to 1/2 whatever it says on the box.

Jason Charlton said:

From the specs I could find on the Jamo speakers here, those are 4 ohm speakers with sub-90dB sensitivities (89 for the LCRs and 85 for the surrounds).

You are not likely to find a cheap AVR that's able to drive those speakers to extreme levels - and since you specifically mention driving the speakers hard, you really do need to ensure that whatever AVR you choose it is 4 ohm stable/certified.

Really, IMO, the smarter thing to do is to get better speakers that are efficient and will work with just about any AVR out there. Then you won't be as constrained in your shopping.

Unfortunately, I don't know which specific brands/models of AVR will work with 4 ohm speakers - hopefully others will chime in.

If you are open to refurb units, you should see what's available at Accessories4Less.com or find out what recent makes/models of AVRs will work, then search for them in the used market in your area.

Also, it would help if we had a more concrete idea of what "reasonably priced" means to you. $300? $500?

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Yes you are right, it has become a challenge finding a 4 ohms receiver around $300 , if I decide to get some other speakers that are quality wise similar or better than d6 what do you recommend. I am actually looking for a second hand amp-unit, given my budget as I think that is the best option.I don't know what other things than ohms should I look at while searching for a receiver that suits d6 receiver , Do I need to look at wattage , db or anything else than ohms.

schan1269 said:

Pioneer doesn't make 4ohm stable till around $1000.Sony, not even ES, isn't 4ohm stable at all.The only two bottom end AVR I'd try are the Yamaha 377 and Onkyo 333.Neither of which has the power to do all 5 at once at concert hall levels.There is always used stuff though.Find an older Onkyo 70X/80X or Yamaha 6XX.And what is "high volume"? BD reference 105db? Trying to make your ears bleed at 110db?(Not done the math, cause you gave no indication for the size of the room) if the speakers need a combined 250 to reach 105. To reach 110, combined, they need 875.That is "combined". The 377/333 might offer up 250 combined. You need a Sumo class AVR for 875.And no, no receiver is really "whatever it says" x 5/7. The x 5/7 number is typically 1/3 to 1/2 whatever it says on the box.

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I didn't know that Sony amps are not stable at 4 ohms. I am looking at second hand receivers , as I am trying to get one around $300. The only receivers that are second hand cheapest are the onkyos if I am not wrong, but sony also come in range.I am not familiar with db, that how much I will go, I am staying at a farm at the moment so no neighborhood problems, and as this is the first ht I am trying to assemble myself before this I was using the sony ht systems which I didn't like much.One of my friend's friend have same speakers i.e. jamo d6 and he is running them on at volumes he want(at least that is what I am being told) with receiver: pioneer VSX-AX10, I searched and found it to be 6 ohms, so was wondering if he doesn't know the requirement or I am missing something?I don't know how to match the receiver with speakers, I have been only looking at ohms till now i.e. what other things than ohms should I look at while searching for a receiver that suits d6 receiver , Do I need to look at wattage , db or anything else than ohms.

As for room size, I will measure and get back to you. When u mean combined? You mean using two receivers? how to do that?

When I was looking at receivers by looking at old listings, it looks like that Pioneer sc-1222-k might be a good buy, though I am not sure if it will work and this particular model of pioneer second hand comes to be sold so seldom, that I could be waiting for a long time.

Currently, there are these available for sale:

Pioneer VSX-AX5i , pioneer vsx-ax4asi-s -(these two are bit costly but I think would still might come down) and ,Pioneer VSX-915, Pioneer VSX-816 ,

Onkyo TX-NR515Sony STR-K1600 6.2 . Sony STR-DH740 7.2 (I thought I would I think now no point in looking for sony as you told me they are not stable at 4 ohms)

Are any of these receivers any good for the purpose?

As you mentioned onkyo 7xx/8xx , I was looking at old listings and seeing that Onkyo TX-SR703 AV comes more frequently than others:- Will this run the speakers by itself?

Other than being older than I'd go...yes(on the 703).

schan1269 said:

Other than being older than I'd go...yes(on the 703).

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would 703 could run it easily on loud levels?

and also the specs looks good for Pioneer VSX-AX5i , pioneer vsx-ax4asi-s and pioneer VSX-AX10 , would these three could also run the speakers smoothly?

schan1269 said:

Other than being older than I'd go...yes(on the 703).

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I'd jump on the first onkyo 7xx or 8xx comes on market, I would try to get onkyo 805 as you mentioned it is good.

I have decided I will keep that one as backup and buy soon another (better) used amplfier upto $750. Could you please recommend me especially Pioneer models in that range, that are good and I should look for , also Onkyo models and another that you may consider to be good. thanks.