For anyone considering the LS50's. I have had them for a very long time with a lot of gear.
I believe you need about 100 watts for the LS50's to really open up. I have the following very small 100 - 150 watt desktop sized amps on them and they sound good to great. I have heard them at dealers with lesser powered amps and I was underwhelmed.
- Benchmark AHB2 (amazing)
- Pearchtree Nova 150. (The top end is a little bit recessed but for the price great.
- Parasound A23 (a warm amp)
Physically larger amps:
- Bryston 4BSST
- KRELL K-300i
- CODA CSiB
I have not tried my 2 AHB2's monos on the LS50 yet. I am now curious to hear that now given how great it sounded with the KRELL on the bass.
I believe you need about 100 watts for the LS50's to really open up. I have the following very small 100 - 150 watt desktop sized amps on them and they sound good to great. I have heard them at dealers with lesser powered amps and I was underwhelmed.
- Benchmark AHB2 (amazing)
- Pearchtree Nova 150. (The top end is a little bit recessed but for the price great.
- Parasound A23 (a warm amp)
Physically larger amps:
- Bryston 4BSST
- KRELL K-300i
- CODA CSiB
I have not tried my 2 AHB2's monos on the LS50 yet. I am now curious to hear that now given how great it sounded with the KRELL on the bass.