I have a pair of 2.5i's and at one point, i had a 4bst powering them...
it was definitely overkill
many ppl say that these speakers sound better the more you power them, but I feel that the 4Bst was over the top. I don't believe these speakers to be very difficult to drive, so long as there is quality power going to them. I have since sold it and will be buying an integrated. Eventually, the speakers will go too.
The 4bst and 4b are different sounding...the st version is more refined, not as grainy and has better bass control.
Still, you must make sure to get the proper preamplifier to tame what could be an otherwise glaringly bright sound.
it was definitely overkill
many ppl say that these speakers sound better the more you power them, but I feel that the 4Bst was over the top. I don't believe these speakers to be very difficult to drive, so long as there is quality power going to them. I have since sold it and will be buying an integrated. Eventually, the speakers will go too.
The 4bst and 4b are different sounding...the st version is more refined, not as grainy and has better bass control.
Still, you must make sure to get the proper preamplifier to tame what could be an otherwise glaringly bright sound.