[kaigoss69]

I do not recommend powering a center speaker alone with the ms-8. Reason being, that the added power to the fronts creates a severe level mismatch. I also do not recommend powering aftermarket speakers with the ms-8, since there is not enough power to overcome the inefficiencies of the drivers and crossover networks. What I do recommend, based on personal experience, is to power the L7 OEM speakers with the ms-8, especially when money is a concern. And no, it's not 18W, it's 30W since the L7 OEM speakers are 2 ohm. Plus, they are very efficient. So what you will have north of 150Hz is 30W x 3 in the front, plus 30W x 2 in the rear. Granted, the rears do not contribute much to the volume level of the front stage, when in L7 mode, but they do help. So you will have an easy 100W in the front stage, with very efficient speakers. The result is the ability to get to near ear-piercing volume levels, without any audible distortion.

Yes, the MS-8 has it's flaws and drawbacks. However, for around $350 to $400 you cannot get any better sound with any other solution, not by a long-shot!