Which combo would you choose - A or B?

[apk]

Hope you have made due considerations for the 'Klipsch fatigue'.

+1 to that. I have heard klipsch speakers. They are highly efficient (because of the horn design), but for my ears, they were too bright (shirll). Could not listen for more than 10 min. Please hear these before you finalize. For that matter, you should hear any speaker/amp before purchase!

Having heard wharfedales, I would say that they have a warm sound signature.

Best,
APK

 

[zteg]

No, the manufacturer is saying that the speaker can handle anywhere between 20 to 150 watts.

So how does one decide if an AVR can handle a particular speaker or not???

 

[apk]

So how does one decide if an AVR can handle a particular speaker or not???

The best and most practical way is to listen to the AVR and speaker combo!

The theoritical way consists of comparing the AVR specs with the speaker specifications. Of importance are both the wattage of the AVR as well as the capability to drive low impedance loads (say 4 Ohm). This parameter is especially important if the speakers are of lower impedance.

Usually, the speaker specifications gives two impedance numbers, (1) Normal/Avg Impedance, (2) Min impedance. The AVR should be capable of handling the min impedance.

Also, speakers give a power rating range, say 40 W - 100 W. Then the AVR should be producing at least 40 W continuous power to drive the speaker sufficiently. To be on the safe side, the average power rating of the speaker (in this example around 70 W) can be taken as the thumbrule. Thus the AVR should produce atleast 70 W continuous power.

There are many more factors that effect what you hear - the size of the room, your listening distance from the speakers and the loudness levels at which you want to hear are all factors that can influence the selection of speaker-AVR combo.

Again, all this is theory, and can turn out wrong in the real world. The best bet is to listen.

Best,
APK

 

[sdurani]

So how does one decide if an AVR can handle a particular speaker or not???

Not something to worry about, since almost any AVR can handle practically any speaker you throw at it.

In your particular example, Wharfedale recommends anywhere between 20-150 watts to power their speakers. I don't know of any AVR that puts out under 20 watts per channel and very few put out more than 150 watts per channel.

So any AVR you choose will fall within the recommended wattage. Meaning it's not something you have to be concerned with.

 

[anshum_dua]

Hi Rishi,

I am considering same combination: Denon 1713 with wharfedale 10.1/2 and 10.cs (optional). Have you already made your purchase? Which dealer have you finalized or are talking to for 15% discount? I am in Mumbai, it will be great if you can share some details or even plan to buy together.. Cheers Anshum

 

[rikhi22s]

Hi Rishi,

I am considering same combination: Denon 1713 with wharfedale 10.1/2 and 10.cs (optional). Have you already made your purchase? Which dealer have you finalized or are talking to for 15% discount? I am in Mumbai, it will be great if you can share some details or even plan to buy together.. Cheers Anshum

Hi Anshum - I have put the purchase on hold for a month due to finances. For Wharfs, I spoke to Anil from Hifimart and he gave me very reasonable quotes for Denon 1713 + Diamonds. You can reach him @ 09322337331. The 15% discount was from a dealer in Hyderabad but he does not deal in Wharfs. Before buying 10.1 or 10.2, please consider 121 as well. 121 is not in stock currently but should be there is a few weeks. Let us know how it goes...happy hunting.

Thank you,
Rikhi

 

[anshum_dua]

Hello Rikhi,

Do you know where can I audition 121 in Mumbai? The Shop had Diamonds in stock when I visited last but even they don't have any for audition right now. I like the diamonds pretty much when I heard them last but not able to try them again anywhere..

Cheers
Anshum

 

[anik]

Hi Anshum,

I am also planning to buy. Please let me know what you decide.

Anik