Driving JBL L100 speakers with sx-850

[Heath Hamby]

I am new to the forum & have tried to read through the post to make sure this hasn't come up. I just have got the bug from getting a sx-850. My question is I just bought a pair of Jbl L100 Century speakers. Wondering if this sx-850 is enough to drive the 100's to optimal performance or do I need a bigger receiver like the 1050? Thanks in advance for your input.

 

[miklemke]

You'll be fine with the 850. For years I used an SX727 to drive mine.

 

[Heath Hamby]

You'll be fine with the 850. For years I used an SX727 to drive mine.

Thanks so much. I'm new to all of this & trying to learn.

 

[SaturationPt]

I agree you'll be fine provided both are in good condition and you do not drive the 850 into hard clipping, which could damage your speakers.

 

[rickb119]

I just have got the bug

Welcome to the rabbit hole.

 

[larryderouin]

"Be Vewy, Vewy QUIET.........I'm hunting WABBITS!!!"

 

[omri617]

I am new to the forum & have tried to read through the post to make sure this hasn't come up. I just have got the bug from getting a sx-850. My question is I just bought a pair of Jbl L100 Century speakers. Wondering if this sx-850 is enough to drive the 100's to optimal performance or do I need a bigger receiver like the 1050? Thanks in advance for your input.

JBL L100 aren't too hard to drive. they are rated at 91DB (sensitivity) . A healthy 40W amp/receiver can make them sing .