B&W 685

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Hi

can you recommend a receiver or an amplifier for these speakers (B&W 685)? (I now use a Panasonic SA-XR59 receiver but I do think it is not the best choice...) ;

I think Onkyo TX-SR 605 would be a good choice but I'm not 100% sure . I listen mostly stereo music (mp3) -> (PC/audigy XFI gamer soundcard/toslink /receiver) ; should I try with an amplifier (Cambridge audio , Rotel )?

...my subwoofer is a Pioneer S-W150S-K

thank you.

 

[Anonymous]

well if you are only using the speakers only for stereo then get a good 2 channel amp as for the same price of the Onkyo, you will get a better 2 channel sound. ÿHowever, if you have the 685 theater (i.e a 5+ channel system) then the Onkyo I think was highly recommended by the magazine - although I haven't heard them coupled with the Onkyo yet. ÿI am inclined to buy the B&W 685 theater together with the Onkyo TX-NR905 for my system.

 

[Anonymous]

ok

what amplifier do you recommend?

it's quite hard to find the perfect combination ,I know

my subwoofer has inputs for speaker cable and outputs to the speaker ;can I use those?

thank you

 

[Big Chris]

If you want to stick with a multi-channel receiver. Take a look at Arcam's AVR280 & AVR350.

 

[Anonymous]

i use theonkyo and its a great all rounder

 

[Anonymous]

do you listen stereo ?; did you compare onkyo with a stereo amplifier?

I'm trying to find out what is better for stereo and maybe sometimes movies (Onkyo receiver or an amp for ex: Cambridge audio)

anyone tried panasonic XR (55,57,59 ) series receiver ? I need an opinion .

thank you

 

[Anonymous]

I've just ordered CAMBRIDGE AUDIO AZUR 540A V2 http://whathifi.co.uk/Review/Cambridge-Audio-Azur-540A-V20/

Hope this solves 'my problems' with stereo music and other stereo sources .(don't wanna be disappointed )

Do you know if I can bi-wire AZUR 540A V2 with my b&w 685 ? does it make sens ?

Thank you.

 

[Anonymous]

Another question ; the AZUR 540A V2 has pre out connections (2 : left and right) ; how am I going to use it on my subwoofer? now I have only one cable (RCA > RCA)

Thank you.

 

[Anonymous]

I you listen most to music you must have amplifier with channels for two speaker.

Rotel 10 seri‚, Primare 31 or Cambridge of UK 840.

 

[Anonymous]

How important are the speaker cables ? I now have this : http://blue.bandridge.nl/products/

LC1154
Description:BANDRIDGE Loudspeaker Cable. Description 2:2 X 1.5mm2. 100m Transparant

 6.0 mm

2 conductors

Strands: 2 x 30 x 0.25

2 x 1.5mm2 OFC Conductor

are the specs ok?

 

[Anonymous]

The 540a receiver you brough is very good with stereo (as far as av receivers go) and good with av. You dont use the pre-outs for your sub, these are so you can upgrade at a later stage by adding a stereo amp for combing hi fi with av. There is a dedicated connection for your sub (Single RCA)