Mcanaday - My suggestion regarding the amplifier was specific to your speaker and your issues with the soft bottom end. IMO, an amplifier that has the ability to double the amperage when a speakers impedance halves at some frequency is desirable. It will work with a wider variety of speakers. A speaker that presents a relatively flat 8 ohm impedance at all frequencies will not require a amplifier with that quality. Your speakers are rated at 6 ohms that drop into the 3s. The power rating of most amplifiers assume an 8 ohm load. So thats why I got into the impedance thing with you. Your speakers like a bit of current.
I havent heard the signature version of the Model One but understand that its a significant advance on what I already considered a terrific all around speaker that plays bigger than its size. Ive heard the Model Ones in similarly sized rooms with higher ceilings and thought they were sufficient. You might want a sub if you really like to rock. I recall liking them with McCormack and Bryston amps, but think that any good amplifier that meets their power requirements will do. Im not suggesting that you buy new speakers if you like yours, I was just sharing my thoughts. Only you can determine if they are overloading your space.
Re:"It won't matter what speaker you put in the room.
Balderdash!
I havent heard the signature version of the Model One but understand that its a significant advance on what I already considered a terrific all around speaker that plays bigger than its size. Ive heard the Model Ones in similarly sized rooms with higher ceilings and thought they were sufficient. You might want a sub if you really like to rock. I recall liking them with McCormack and Bryston amps, but think that any good amplifier that meets their power requirements will do. Im not suggesting that you buy new speakers if you like yours, I was just sharing my thoughts. Only you can determine if they are overloading your space.
Re:"It won't matter what speaker you put in the room.
Balderdash!