I have recently ordered a set of speakers (5 satellites + 1 subwoofer) from Orb Audio (www.orbaudio.com). I was initially considering a $500 receiver but have read a lot about the 950 and wanted to try this out. I am not an audiophile, but want to have a high quality system I can use for a long time.

So my question is - is using a preamp/pro plus an amplifier (i.e. 950/7100) "overkill" for such a speaker set? The specs I have are

Sats: Power handling 15 - 110 watts RMS, Impedence is 4 ohms nominal and is compatible with all receivers & amps rated at 6-8 ohms

Sub-woofer: 150W (continuous), 400W (peak), Super long-throw 8" high-performance driver.

Are there any specific specifications I should look at? I would use it for 60% music and 40% movies. Room dimensions are approx 20' by 25' by 15' high ceilings.

My main concern is not overspending on pre/pro + amplifier if the speakers are not "good enough".

Any advice would be really appreciated!

Thanks,

Mukund