Passive speakers

[Chewyorganic]

Hi...I have a pair of passive speakers that I want to use with my US-1800. What do I need to make them sound loud enough? Right now they sound too low......any help will be appreciated...thanks in advance!

 

[goodflow]

Some sort of powered amplifier, appropriate wattage for the speakers. You might be able to find an older one pretty cheap at a thrift store or Goodwill, if you're not overly concerned about sound coloration. I see this thing recommended frequently on music forums, but have no experience with it myself: http://www.amazon.com/Lepai-LP-2020A-Tripath-Class-T-Amplifier/dp/B0049P6OTI/

 

[Chewyorganic]

Thanks a lot goodflow....I'll check that out!!

 

[SkywaveTDR]

I don't think buying some old junk will be the answer and often times they need repair. I have a business built on that.
Emotiva makes some nice amps. Crown used to be the king of amps like the D-75 but I don't think they are making them anymore. If you want something cheap you could try one of these.
http://www.amazon.com/Lepai-LP-2020...1438735100&sr=8-7&keywords=digital+small+amps
I am no fan of China amps but if you want cheap this might do. A client that I help now and then at his home uses one of these and surprisingly it has lasted a while and he uses it a lot.

 

[Chewyorganic]

Thanks a lot SkywaveTDR ...I will definitely check it out.....