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Speaker choice for Yamaha RX-V1900. Need help :-

Hello all!

I just bought the rx-v1900 and am looking to upgrade my front speakers as well! Need musical speakers since I'll be spending most of my time listening to music (but I am gonna want the surround for my movies, that's why I didn't go for a hi-fi setup). Have auditioned the B&W 683 vs. the Dali Ikon 6, but not on my Yamaha though. It hasn't arrived yet.. Liked the 683s better. Thought they had a lot more punch to them although the Ikon 6 had a more open and "airy" sound. But still thought that the 683s offered a more complete package.. And taken into consideration that surround amps often sound a little bright the 683 might be a good choice????

Anyway, the reason for this post is that I'm looking for anyone who has experience with pairing the rx-v 1900 (or any of it's siblings...) up with a nice set up stereo speakers! What brands go well with Yamaha? Are there any guidelines? Should add that my budget is limited to around £1000. Any suggestions?

It will be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

David
d3qu
elevick
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Read the impedance ratings on the 1900! From what I recall, they don't like anything with nominal impedance less than 6 ohms.
d3qu OP
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Hey Mmarvin19

What a GRRRREEEEEAAAAT answer! Thanks A LOT! Really appreciate your help! I will see if I can find any dealers with any of those speakers in store! Thanks for the list, makes things SO much easier for me! But I guess whatever happens I won't know which speakers to choose before I've had them auditioned, right here in my living room, but you have really helped me narrowing the field down. Thanks again!:)

I already own a sub. An old Sony that might need to be replaced later on. But it's a start I guess..

But another thing I learned from your answer is that when I borrow the speaker sets from the store, I will have to try bi-wiring the Ikons (and also the other ones to be fair of course) to see if that can give that extra punch and drive! Don't you think that might help??

..Wow, that was really cheap for the Ikons! -Lucky You!;) It's kinda funny though.. In Denmark the Ikons are the cheaper speakers.. Guess it's because they're produced here.. The list price is approx. $1384 for the Ikons and $1557 for the 683s, (a pair) (using the current converting rate).

Any explanation to your last statement?? Something to do with them being tuned to match each other??

Well, thanks for taking your time to read and reply to my post!:) helped me a lot.

David
d3qu OP
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Elevick: Will check up on that right away! thanks!:)
elevick
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I got rid of my unit. It should say right on the back near the speaker terminals? Or, read the manual. Yamaha has always been "whimpy" with impedance.
d3qu OP
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Elevick: I have not received it yet. But I haven't been able to find that information anywhere??? Do you by any chance have ideas for a stereo speaker that would fit the Yamaha well?? Or links to relevant threads. ANYTHING is helpful!;)

Thanks for replying!:)
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