BA A 26 monitors ***** whathifi review UK
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With the less efficient small speakers/monitors, expect some extended bass response at low to moderate listening volume, but also to run out of gas quickly if/when the volume goes up. Worth considering if you prefer to go louder and clearer and give up some bass extension (higher efficiency smaller speakers in general) or go for more bass at low to moderate volume (lower efficiency smaller speakers in general). The other way to go is with larger high efficiency speakers that may or may not also cost more depending. These will in general give you more volume and low bass extension together. Zu and Larger Klipsch models might be good and more affordable options for that. But in general quality speakers that bigger and more efficient and have good bass extension and good sound quality top to bottom will be quite large and cost more. Plus, many of these are really designed to perform best with lower powered tube amps, though a decent SS device like the Marantz would of course still work. Sorry if too much info maybe. Of course any speaker will work. But if you are looking to max out performance in a certain way, I think this is useful stuff to consider. A 20 watt amp can go a long way in most any case, especially in a smaller room. Its just a matter of how far you want to go and in which direction. That's what makes this stuff interesting (maybe). |
I am using a Marantz 2216B receiver with Omega Super T . The source is a Magnavox 630 cd player, which I owned 20+ years ago and was able to score a NOS one on eBay. The Omegas are high efficiency and easy to drive. The Omegas strong suit is vocals and acoustic music, but I was also pleasantly surprised with how well classic rock from the 60's and 70's sounds, as well. Check out the Omega forum for more feedback. Rich |
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