I recently had an in-depth discussion with a colleague about hi-fi systems. As a result he's now looking to invest in a new pair of speakers and an amplifier for his living room stereo. Since I love the Neumann KH150s in my own setup, I suggested he consider them as an option. We also explored the possibility of passive speakers, and a well-reviewed here Revel M16 came up as a more affordable alternative to the Neumanns.
He could pair new Revels with a s/h integrated priced around £500, which has the following specs:
- Maximum Power Output (Both channels driven):
- 175W at 8 Ohms, 1kHz, 1% distortion
- 300W at 4 Ohms, 1kHz, 1% distortion
- 420W at 2 Ohms, 1kHz, 1% distortion.
The total cost for the Revels, an amplifier, and a streamer would be around £1,200, while the Neumanns with a preamp and streamer would be about £3,300.
Would the Neumanns offer a significant improvement over the Revels?
He could pair new Revels with a s/h integrated priced around £500, which has the following specs:
- Maximum Power Output (Both channels driven):
- 175W at 8 Ohms, 1kHz, 1% distortion
- 300W at 4 Ohms, 1kHz, 1% distortion
- 420W at 2 Ohms, 1kHz, 1% distortion.
The total cost for the Revels, an amplifier, and a streamer would be around £1,200, while the Neumanns with a preamp and streamer would be about £3,300.
Would the Neumanns offer a significant improvement over the Revels?