Monitor Hook-up

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I just purchased a pair of Event 20/20 passive monitors. Since I don't have a power amp, can I just hook them up to my Pioneer stereo receiver? Would this work?
 
Webb said:
I just purchased a pair of Event 20/20 passive monitors. Since I don't have a power amp, can I just hook them up to my Pioneer stereo receiver? Would this work?
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That should be fine, just make sure you are pushing ample amount of watts for your monitors.
 
Easily done BUT listen to the amp 1st to get an ide of how it effects different sets of speakers - remember you're after a flat response.
Check all of the connections/contacts as well & use a CD or tape you know really well on a variety of systems as a reference when setting up.
 
Probably should of known this before you bought passive speakers :D.
 
DAS19 said:
Probably should of known this before you bought passive speakers :D.
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I probably should of, but it was an impulse buy. Since it was a good deal, I figured I could always purchase a power amp later if need be.
 
Yeah, should've but didn't but that's how we react with a bargain.
 
Now can someone explain to a dork like me the benefits/advantages of using a reference power amp over the typical home stereo receiver? Thanks!
 
And to the tool who left the following neg: "Yep, good idea to research HOW to use stuff BEFORE you buy it..."

It's also a good idea to READ the entire thread BEFORE talking out your ass. As I said...it was an impulse buy. Do you know what that means? I've been looking for 8" monitors and considering they were $70 in brand new condition, I had to jump on them before someone else did. Understand now?? :confused:
 
Dont worry about that I put you back to green...Enjoy your monitors
 
Webb said:
Now can someone explain to a dork like me the benefits/advantages of using a reference power amp over the typical home stereo receiver? Thanks!
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A reference power amp will deliver a more accurate signal than a home stereo will. Just as the 20/20s probably will not sound as pleasant as a home stereo speaker. Their purpose is to deliver accuracy so that you can pick out stuff in the mix that needs additional work. Because a reference amplifier is neutral - it lends no color of its own to the sound - it is more reliable than a stereo system amp, which may emphasize some frequencies (bass boost and all that).

BTW - Nice monitors! :D
 
Treeline said:
A reference power amp will deliver a more accurate signal than a home stereo will. Because a reference amplifier is neutral - it lends no color of its own to the sound - it is more reliable than a stereo system amp, which may emphasize some frequencies (bass boost and all that).

BTW - Nice monitors! :D
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cant we please put this to rest once and for all... assuming that your smart enough to not use the "tone controlls" or loudness contour... there's nothing about a reciever that colours ANYTHING !!! granted not all amps are as good as others but that being said why do you want to perpetuate this myth...

if the reciever has an amp in that's your best input... otherwise use a tape or aux...
 
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