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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?
digepix
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
10,250 posts
 
Is there any consideration for sound quality(what type of music?)or is sheer high volume level the main objective?
ddd1
261 posts
 
High power and sensitive speakers can allow music to flow with a lack of compression that is seductive. Even at reasonable volumes. You wont' go back!

My room: 11' x 17' x 8'
Speakers: 98dB sensitivity
Power amplifier: 775 wpc
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