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Upgrade my amp again

Hi. For some reason, I am not able to reply directly to the thread below. But in response:
Well this is all really interesting. (To Rich, no the row house system is distinct, and I will definitely use mini monitors there.). As for the PSB's in this other room, this is really interesting advice. I had never had floor standers, and was really seduced by the reviews, but maybe it isn't the right speaker for the space. (I am new to this.) To Phaelon, do you mean the Totem Model 1 Signature? What amp would you put with them? And is the general issue about right amp for a speaker about the ratio (ie double the watts at 4 ohms) or is there an absolute number? Ie: ideally you would like 80 watts for a 4 ohm speaker? Thanks again!
mcanaday
zd542
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Mcanaday,

I didn't realize you were having trouble with the other thread. Were you able to ready my first post? If not, I'll re-post it in this one. If you were able to read it, I still think its very relevant to your situation. The other posters all offer very good advice, but you still have to choose components that you like the sound of. Also, I'm not too clear as to what you mean when your say the sound is muddy. Is it a distortion issue like something is actually breaking up, or something else?
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jl35
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While there are some 35 watt amps that can drive your speakers well, I don't think the 5004 is one of them. I think the T6 is a much better speaker than the 5004 is an amp, though it is good value for the price.
phaelon
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Hi Bob, I’m no scientist but I have no doubt that you and Dr. Toole are correct about energizing room modes. That said, I don’t believe that’s the only element to consider when trying to choose the right size speaker for a room. I say that because I’ve been in rooms where, IMO, the speakers just sounded too darn big for the room.

With a 6.5 foot ceiling, the cubic volume of his room is roughly equivalent to a 10x11 room with a more typical 9ft ceiling. I haven’t heard his speakers, so all I can do is offer observations based on my personal preferences applied to what he’s telling me. And it is more likely than not that I would personally prefer a smaller speaker with fewer drivers in his room. I will allow that if I sat down to listen in his room, I could be proved wrong.
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