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Need more headroom

I'm listening to a 5ox/ch amp driving Vandersteens in a small room.I've been happy but lately there has been writings on the forum about having enough power and it got me thinking. Christmas is coming a I figure if I got a pair of Wyred fr Sound SX-1000 monoblocks and a pair of used LaScalas I should be set, right? I realize I won't be able to get runway sound pressure levels, maybe just 130 db or until the speakers catch fire, what are your thoughts?
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kennyt
1,226 posts
 
Are you seriously trying to get 130 dB?

If so quit the hobby and buy pro gear. Yes, too much power is almost enough, I run 93 dB efficient speakers on 400 WPC and almost upgraded to 600 WPC mono's (my christmas present) but decided I was already packing enough power for my speakers.....

Do you need the 570 WPC the WFS amps will deliver to your 90+ dB efficient Klipsch speakers? Hell no and hell yes in the same breath!!! You never regret having too much power......
danielk141
489 posts
 
Digepix,

I own (5)Murano amps with the same B&O module as the WFS amps.
These amps simply don't sound good with high efficiency speakers like Klipsch.
If you're set on this matchup, I'd suggest strongly you audition first.
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charles1dad
10,249 posts
 
Is there any consideration for sound quality(what type of music?)or is sheer high volume level the main objective?
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