I have an A-9555 to power a pair of Mirage OMD-15s, which are Canadian, ported narrow columns. I have a long distance audio buddy who paired his A-9555 with a pair of PSB Image T65's, which are also Canadian, ported columns. He loves his system.
The Onkyo is particularly good match because its speed provides a transparent, immediate-sounding midrange, and its ability to deliver instantaneous peak current (80A) keeps the bass linear, quick, and clear.
The T65's list at $1200/pr, but he got his for around $700 by shopping for closeouts and blems. At std. retail, the PSB Image T45 would be a good match. Its sensitivity, the Onkyo's speed, and the combination's midrange transparency would give you an excellent rock speaker.
I suspect any speaker of this type would be a good match, such as the Paradigm ported columns as well, and the Totem monitors and small columns.
The Onkyo is particularly good match because its speed provides a transparent, immediate-sounding midrange, and its ability to deliver instantaneous peak current (80A) keeps the bass linear, quick, and clear.
The T65's list at $1200/pr, but he got his for around $700 by shopping for closeouts and blems. At std. retail, the PSB Image T45 would be a good match. Its sensitivity, the Onkyo's speed, and the combination's midrange transparency would give you an excellent rock speaker.
I suspect any speaker of this type would be a good match, such as the Paradigm ported columns as well, and the Totem monitors and small columns.