While there are some 35 watt amps that can drive your speakers well, I don't think the 5004 is one of them. I think the T6 is a much better speaker than the 5004 is an amp, though it is good value for the price.
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Hi. For some reason, I am not able to reply directly to the thread below. But in response:
Well this is all really interesting. (To Rich, no the row house system is distinct, and I will definitely use mini monitors there.). As for the PSB's in this other room, this is really interesting advice. I had never had floor standers, and was really seduced by the reviews, but maybe it isn't the right speaker for the space. (I am new to this.) To Phaelon, do you mean the Totem Model 1 Signature? What amp would you put with them? And is the general issue about right amp for a speaker about the ratio (ie double the watts at 4 ohms) or is there an absolute number? Ie: ideally you would like 80 watts for a 4 ohm speaker? Thanks again!
Well this is all really interesting. (To Rich, no the row house system is distinct, and I will definitely use mini monitors there.). As for the PSB's in this other room, this is really interesting advice. I had never had floor standers, and was really seduced by the reviews, but maybe it isn't the right speaker for the space. (I am new to this.) To Phaelon, do you mean the Totem Model 1 Signature? What amp would you put with them? And is the general issue about right amp for a speaker about the ratio (ie double the watts at 4 ohms) or is there an absolute number? Ie: ideally you would like 80 watts for a 4 ohm speaker? Thanks again!
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Hi Bob, Im no scientist but I have no doubt that you and Dr. Toole are correct about energizing room modes. That said, I dont believe thats the only element to consider when trying to choose the right size speaker for a room. I say that because Ive been in rooms where, IMO, the speakers just sounded too darn big for the room. With a 6.5 foot ceiling, the cubic volume of his room is roughly equivalent to a 10x11 room with a more typical 9ft ceiling. I havent heard his speakers, so all I can do is offer observations based on my personal preferences applied to what hes telling me. And it is more likely than not that I would personally prefer a smaller speaker with fewer drivers in his room. I will allow that if I sat down to listen in his room, I could be proved wrong. |
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Interesting discussion, with some good points being made on all sides, IMO. I would think that the major factor, or at least a major factor, that would contribute to a perception of a speaker being too large for a room would relate to proper blending of the sounds coming from the various drivers. Obviously if there are numerous drivers spread out over a large baffle the minimum listening distance that will allow proper blending of the sounds coming from those drivers will be greater than in the case of, for example, a small two-way. And listening from that minimum distance may necessitate placing the speakers too close to the wall behind them, and/or placing the listener too close to the wall behind him or her. Or it may not be possible at all. Also, increasing the listening distance in a small room will increase the significance, and the potential adverse effects, of reflections from the side wall. One adverse effect that all of the foregoing can result in is comb filtering, which will tend to be perceived as a general loss of clarity. Tom (Phaelon), one unrelated factual correction: The OP is a "she," not a "he." :-) Best regards, -- Al |
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