Does the Pioneer SP-BS22A-LR work with the Denon AVR-S670H?

Verdict
Yes

The SP-BS22A-LR is 6 Ω, and the AVR-S670H is rated for speakers down to 4 Ω, so it drives them as is.

Speaker load
OK
6 Ω speaker, rated down to 4 Ω
Power
75 W
Comfortable. About 41 W gives 95 dB peaks at 2 m

How to connect them

  1. Connect the SP-BS22A-LR speakers to the AVR-S670H's front terminals with speaker wire.
  2. In the AVR-S670H's speaker setup, set speaker impedance to 6 Ω.
  3. Run Audyssey MultEQ with its microphone at your seat.

Plan the SP-BS22A-LR and AVR-S670H in your own room.

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The specs that decide it

Pioneer SP-BS22A-LR

Impedance
6 Ω
Sensitivity
85 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
MSRP
$300 a pair (MSRP, August 2015)
All SP-BS22A-LR specs and pairings

Denon AVR-S670H

Amplifier channels
5
Height formats
None
Lowest speaker impedance
4 Ω
MSRP
$649 each (MSRP, September 2026)
All AVR-S670H specs and pairings

Questions about the SP-BS22A-LR and AVR-S670H

Does the SP-BS22A-LR work with the AVR-S670H?
Yes. The SP-BS22A-LR is 6 Ω, and the AVR-S670H is rated for speakers down to 4 Ω, so it drives them as is.
Will the AVR-S670H damage the SP-BS22A-LR?
No. The AVR-S670H is rated for the SP-BS22A-LR's 6 Ω load as it comes.
What impedance setting should I use for the SP-BS22A-LR on the AVR-S670H?
None: the SP-BS22A-LR is 6 Ω, and the AVR-S670H needs no change for it.
Is the AVR-S670H powerful enough for the SP-BS22A-LR?
Comfortable. From a seat 2 m away, loud 95 dB movie peaks take about 41 W per speaker, and the AVR-S670H is rated 75 W per channel. Cinema reference level, 105 dB peaks, takes about 401 W.

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References

  1. Pioneer SP-BS22A-LR: Owner's manual, manualslib.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Pioneer SP-BS22A-LR: Retailer listing, bhphotovideo.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  3. Pioneer SP-BS22A-LR: Independent measurement, ecoustics.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  4. Denon AVR-S670H: Spec sheet, denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  5. Denon AVR-S670H: Manufacturer product page, denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  6. Denon AVR-S670H: Owner's manual, manuals.denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  7. Denon AVR-S670H: Dimensional drawing, manuals.denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

Specs verified against the manufacturer's published data. Last checked September 15, 2026.

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