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This thread more or less combines 2 other threads that I recently put out there. This is a summary and 'final answer'. Folks could not understand how my Klipshce FR83s were causing My 110w x7 VSX-816 receiver to shut down at somewhat high (but not earsplitting) listening levels (given the high effecieny of the Klipsch speakers).
I could drive lesser speakers (Cerwin Vegas VE-8s, 150w, 90db) to scary volumes without causing the receiver to overload. I tested the front channel with these speakers just to see if the receiver was faulty. As mentioned I could drive the VE-8s beyond comfort level and get a good degree louder than what the FR-83s would do.
The one member who pretty much nailed it on the head was Glen B (from the other thread). I called Klipsch and indeed while the speakers are highly effecient, they present lower impedences at certain volume levels and certain frequencies (at certain levels). This then causes my receiver to run out of power (and get all hot, I guess), thus shutting itself down.
I need a better receiver or separate amp to get what I want out of the speakers. Solved. Thank you all for the input.
I could drive lesser speakers (Cerwin Vegas VE-8s, 150w, 90db) to scary volumes without causing the receiver to overload. I tested the front channel with these speakers just to see if the receiver was faulty. As mentioned I could drive the VE-8s beyond comfort level and get a good degree louder than what the FR-83s would do.
The one member who pretty much nailed it on the head was Glen B (from the other thread). I called Klipsch and indeed while the speakers are highly effecient, they present lower impedences at certain volume levels and certain frequencies (at certain levels). This then causes my receiver to run out of power (and get all hot, I guess), thus shutting itself down.
I need a better receiver or separate amp to get what I want out of the speakers. Solved. Thank you all for the input.
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