I spent about 45% on my speakers. Then again, its a surround system and they're more speakers to go round. The issue of balance is a very important point because you certainly don't want any more power than is needed for the speakers, nor do you want insufficient power going to your speakers. I had B&W N804 powered by McIntosh MC205 and was more amplifier than the speakers needed, so I upgraded to 803s (the best I can afford). Still the power indicator needles don't move very far.
The fellow that bought my N804 was going to power them with NAD 50 watts per channel, and I told him "gahhhhh nonononononoo" Can you get at least 100 oer side? He was moving to Korea and shipping the speakers back. Apparently its costs less than buying them there.
The fellow that bought my N804 was going to power them with NAD 50 watts per channel, and I told him "gahhhhh nonononononoo" Can you get at least 100 oer side? He was moving to Korea and shipping the speakers back. Apparently its costs less than buying them there.