Hi all
I'm looking at my next speakers, and as well as a number of models reviewed by Amir (mostly standmount models) I keep coming back to the Wharfedale 12.4s as an affordable possibility. My amp is a tiny WXA50, a model which Amir has reviewed on this site.
The WXA50 will put out 55 watts at 8 ohms. The Wharfedales have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms and a minimum impedance of 5 ohms, and Wharfedale recommend an amp between 30 and 200 watts. Their sensitivity is 89db.
I've done some reading, but to be honest it's still beyond me as to whether or not pairing the WXA50 and 12.4s would be silly. My current speakers have a nominal impedance of 6 ohms and a sensitivity of 86db. If I've got this right, at 6 ohm my amplifier can deliver about 82 watts.
My understanding is that the 12.4s would of course be harder to drive, but then are more sensitive so would also be louder for a given power?
As you can see, I'm probably getting myself tied in knots. I'm not set on floorstanders at all - just trying to get good bang for buck. Any guidance that the forum can spare would be greatly appreciated!
I'm looking at my next speakers, and as well as a number of models reviewed by Amir (mostly standmount models) I keep coming back to the Wharfedale 12.4s as an affordable possibility. My amp is a tiny WXA50, a model which Amir has reviewed on this site.
The WXA50 will put out 55 watts at 8 ohms. The Wharfedales have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms and a minimum impedance of 5 ohms, and Wharfedale recommend an amp between 30 and 200 watts. Their sensitivity is 89db.
I've done some reading, but to be honest it's still beyond me as to whether or not pairing the WXA50 and 12.4s would be silly. My current speakers have a nominal impedance of 6 ohms and a sensitivity of 86db. If I've got this right, at 6 ohm my amplifier can deliver about 82 watts.
My understanding is that the 12.4s would of course be harder to drive, but then are more sensitive so would also be louder for a given power?
As you can see, I'm probably getting myself tied in knots. I'm not set on floorstanders at all - just trying to get good bang for buck. Any guidance that the forum can spare would be greatly appreciated!