Welcome to the "GON. What does your main system consist of ? As you mentioned, this is a 2ndary rig, assuming your main rig has a better amplifier to try. You are also used to the sound of the main rig. 2ndly, the 901s properly set up, reflect 8 of the 9 drivers off the wall behind them, and some, or much of that sound might be lost ( you would need the Bose pedestals, or suspend them from the ceiling ), to hear effectively the reflecting principal. The eq should be wired between the pre amp and power amp stage ( assuming it is the only pair of speakers being driven by the Yammi ) using decent to good cables Tape monitor the 2nd choice ). The wall behind them should be wide, and windows and furniture along that wall should be eliminated ( if you have them at seated ear height ). I had them as a pre teen, and had fun with them. Yes, I did use them with many amps. A Citation 16a, and an Ampzilla were the 2 best I had at that time. I also had a tube pre amp, and a few good ss pre amps. Did not keep the Bose long. Assuming you have the 901s set up as I have described, 200 wpc would be appropriate ( Adcom GFA 555, Carver equivalent ). Hope this helps. They are not hi end, as you know. Most panel speakers and omnis today at least direct 40 - 50 % of the sound at the listener, not 11 %. P.S. Free is good.
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So I absolutely understand the angst that these particular speakers/brand can elicit.
However, these particular speakers (the series I in particular) have always been on my bucket list since my pre-teens. They were my first exposure to anything resembling high fidelity, thus, I have always wanted a pair.
Now in my mid 40’s...ahem....I had a pair dropped in my lap for no $$$. Cherry condition, original drivers and original EQ (crossover).
My quandary is this, I only have this Yamaha RX-V461 multi media receiver to drive them. On paper, the RMS per channel is 100WPC. The issue is, I just do not feel like the speakers are getting enough juice to really make them sing.
Placement and listening room requirements are met, and in all honesty, the sound pretty damn good at high volume. Its just that I get the feeling that the receiver gets a little winded and sounds a little artificial to my ear.
I am hoping that swapping in either a power amp (using the Yamaha as a pre-amp) or an analogue "Beast" vintage receiver will warm up and fill out the sound at all volume levels.
I have this rig set up as a secondary, "just for ----- and giggles" rig. Currently using an MP3 player as a source, with plans for a single CD player here shortly. I used a friends CD player as source prior, so the issue I am thinking is indeed the amp.....i think.
I am hoping that someone here could give me some ideas as to what to look for as a good match up for these speakers. Cheap is good, "sleeper amps" are always a joy, so if there is a little known but desirable rig (think Realistic STA-2100) I am all ears.....haha....get it? All ears.....?
So I absolutely understand the angst that these particular speakers/brand can elicit.
However, these particular speakers (the series I in particular) have always been on my bucket list since my pre-teens. They were my first exposure to anything resembling high fidelity, thus, I have always wanted a pair.
Now in my mid 40’s...ahem....I had a pair dropped in my lap for no $$$. Cherry condition, original drivers and original EQ (crossover).
My quandary is this, I only have this Yamaha RX-V461 multi media receiver to drive them. On paper, the RMS per channel is 100WPC. The issue is, I just do not feel like the speakers are getting enough juice to really make them sing.
Placement and listening room requirements are met, and in all honesty, the sound pretty damn good at high volume. Its just that I get the feeling that the receiver gets a little winded and sounds a little artificial to my ear.
I am hoping that swapping in either a power amp (using the Yamaha as a pre-amp) or an analogue "Beast" vintage receiver will warm up and fill out the sound at all volume levels.
I have this rig set up as a secondary, "just for ----- and giggles" rig. Currently using an MP3 player as a source, with plans for a single CD player here shortly. I used a friends CD player as source prior, so the issue I am thinking is indeed the amp.....i think.
I am hoping that someone here could give me some ideas as to what to look for as a good match up for these speakers. Cheap is good, "sleeper amps" are always a joy, so if there is a little known but desirable rig (think Realistic STA-2100) I am all ears.....haha....get it? All ears.....?