Re: Amp recommendation for the 2EX + Horizon LCR combo
Seriously, you would be fine with the 5 channel Outlaw 5000X. Although it is "only" rated at 120 watts/channel @ 8ohms, that is full bandwidth (20 hz-20 khz) with ALL CHANNELS DRIVEN. Receivers do not typically rate their power with all channels driven, which is normally much less than the 2 channel listed spec. I owned Outlaw's original AV receiver, the model 1050. It replaced a well known brand name AVR at the time. The Outlaw 1050 was rated at a modest 65 watts/channel, but into 3 channels driven rather than 2 as was the AVR it replaced. And, the outgoing AVR was rated at 110 watts/channel for the front 3. The Outlaw was much more powerful sounding with amazing punch on dynamic movie effects.
I have no doubt the 5000X will more than sufficient.
Ed
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