B&W N802's and Room Size


I was just seeing if the bright minds here think that 802's would be too big for a 16x18 room. I currently have 804's, but have a chance to upgrade at a reasonable price.

They will be powered by a bridged MC162 on each speaker.
jof

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No, the room size will not be a problem (my room is about the same size). But the amps won't cut it, I'm afraid. You need more power than 160 W/side. I run my N802s with VTL 450s and I need every last drop of power.

The N802s are very power hungry, they come alive at only louder listening levels, and a larger room also demands more power.
I agree (160 x 2 per side could be sufficient) - - I must not have noticed that the Macs were bridged. Sorry.

But I'm curious if MC162 bridged sounds just as good (or worse, or better) than a MC300 or MC352, which are designed as stereo amps.