Need Opinions: Can this receiver drive these speakers?

[dmb_fan]

I'm helping a friend put together his first home theater system. He likes the sound and look and feel of Klipsch speakers. Which I think is great because their high sensitivity makes them easy to pair with any old receiver. He definitely wants to watch movies at reference levels--SPL's are more important than just about anything else to this guy--and he's never going to be the kind of guy who wants to buy separate power amps for each channel.

Here's my question:
Do you think the Denon 1804 with 90 watts per channel for $399 will adequately drive the Klipsch RF-7's (their flagship) to reference levels and beyond? The RF-7's are 8ohm speakers with a sensitivity of 102dB @ 2.83v/1meter.

The rest of the system:
Center channel: RC-7 8ohms 98dB@2.83v/1meter
Surrounds: RS-25's 8ohms 96dB@2.83v/1meter
Sub: Velodyne 15" or 18" (whatever we find the right deal on)
Video: Samsung 61" DLP

One sales guy we spoke with went on and on about how the RF-7's require a high-current amplifier. I blew him off saying that at 8ohms with a sensitivity of 102dB, these speakers were probably the easiest speakers to drive in the entire store. I think he knew that money wasn't really an object with my friend so he figured he'd try to sell a $2K receiver when a $399 receiver would do just fine.

Anyone care to make the argument that we should go with a more powerful amplifer? Or do you think we've got all the bases covered with the Denon 1804?

Any and all viewpoints are welcome!

Thanks,
Adam

[markw]

Not having experienced this particular combination, I'll venture a guess that, based on the sensitivity ratings, power available and the fact that a powered subwoofer is involved, that this combo will play loud enough to raise the dead.

[chimera128]

I have Denon AVR-3803 that is rated at 110 watts x 7 channels and it drives my 92db BP7000SCs to painful levels. The 1804 should be more than adequate.

[This Guy]

Yep that Denon will be fine. Hell your buddy would probably be fine with a $200 receiver. But yeah, just about any receiver in this price range will be fine.

[dmb_fan]

Thanks! I appreciate the help.

Best wishes,
Adam

[aimen]

Thanks! I appreciate the help.

Best wishes,
Adam


hope this helps

[tullymars]

I think anything Denon or NAD will usually make most folks happy