Just Bought an Onkyo TXSR-607 Help?

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Hi Please help.

I am fairly new to this and I have just bought myself a new Onkyo 607 amp to replace my old Cambridge audio azur 340R. I am currently running Mordaunt short premiere 5.1 speakers that I have owned for a few years and I have read that these might not be ideally suited to my new Onkyo.

I am quite keen on the B&W mt-25 5.1 speaker package or the Kef KHT3005SE. Are these a good match?

Another option and a slightly cheaper one may be the new Q Acoustics 2000 as I have heard this will work well with my new Onkyo.

I only want the speakers for movies and TV and PS3 and they cant be too large or I will be in trouble with the wife.
Any suggestions or help would be much appreciated.

 

[Andrew Everard]

No idea why the MS Premieres wouldn't be suitable, but yes, any of the speaker packages you mention would work well with the Onkyo.

 

[Anonymous]

I read they may be a bit too bright sounding for my Onkyo which is a bright sounding amp.

Not sure if this makes any sense?

 

[Andrew Everard]

Not in my experience. I'd try them with the Onkyo, see how you get on, and line up some auditions of the alternatives...

 

[fayeanddavid]

Nicholas

Have you tried them, do you like the sound they give, if so don't look for fault?

Your ears will tell you more than you can read ...............have a listen before looking for a problem.

Enjoy

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks, I'll save my money and keep the existing speakers I already own.

 

[Anonymous]

Nicholas Giles French:
I read they may be a bit too bright sounding for my Onkyo which is a bright sounding amp.

Not sure if this makes any sense?

I have an almost similar set-up as yours and they sound wonderful. I upgraded to the MS's from JAMO A102 HSC5's.

 

[Anonymous]

Are The Jamo's a worthwhile upgrade to the Mordaunt Short's? I see they are selling the Jamo's on Amazon at a very good price.

 

[Big Chris]

As a very satisfied Onkyo-with-B&W owner. I think you'll be thrilled.

 

[Andrew Everard]

Nicholas Giles French:Are The Jamo's a worthwhile upgrade to the Mordaunt Short's?

I'd really stick with what you have, and consider, listen and save for a more substantial upgrade if you feel it's worthwhile.

I think the Jamo speakers would be a sidegrade, rather than an upgrade.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for all your help. im a complete novice!

What would be a worthwhile upgrade then? Maybe something I mentioned in my earlier posts?

 

[Big Chris]

Nicholas Giles French:

What would be a worthwhile upgrade then? Maybe something I mentioned in my earlier posts?

Yep. The MT-25 recently kicked the 3005SEs butt in a group test. If you've not got the latest mag, go and buy yourself a copy.

 

[Anonymous]

Will my amp be able to drive the B&W MT-25 ok?

I dont want a Liverpool situation on my hands.

ie- Good goal scorer's Gerrad and Torres (speakers) and poor supply, the rest of the team (amp)

 

[Andrew Everard]

Nicholas Giles French:Will my amp be able to drive the B&W MT-25 ok?

Yes, no problems at all.

 

[Anonymous]

Big Chris:Nicholas Giles French:
What would be a worthwhile upgrade then? Maybe something I mentioned in my earlier posts?

Yep. The MT-25 recently kicked the 3005SEs butt in a group test. If you've not got the latest mag, go and buy yourself a copy.

Or how about you compare the B&W's vs. the Kef's yourself ? I'm sure there are many who disagree about the MT-25's 'kicking the Kef's butt', on both the consumer and the professional side. You may prefer a particular sound that a certain brand has to offer, rather than buying solely on a recommendation of a magazine review or forum members. 🙂

 

[Big Chris]

THE_FORCE:Big Chris:Nicholas Giles French:

What would be a worthwhile upgrade then? Maybe something I mentioned in my earlier posts?

Yep. The MT-25 recently kicked the 3005SEs butt in a group test. If you've not got the latest mag, go and buy yourself a copy.

Or how about you compare the B&W's vs. the Kef's yourself ? I'm sure there are many who disagree about the MT-25's 'kicking the Kef's butt', on both the consumer and the professional side. You may prefer a particular sound that a certain brand has to offer, rather than buying solely on a recommendation of a magazine review or forum members. 🙂

Very true. One man's meat is another man's poison.

 

[Anonymous]

Nicholas Giles French:Are The Jamo's a worthwhile upgrade to the Mordaunt Short's? I see they are selling the Jamo's on Amazon at a very good price.

I upgraded to the Mordaunt-Short from Jamo.

 

[Anonymous]

Andrew Everard:
Nicholas Giles French:Are The Jamo's a worthwhile upgrade to the Mordaunt Short's?

I'd really stick with what you have, and consider, listen and save for a more substantial upgrade if you feel it's worthwhile.

I think the Jamo speakers would be a sidegrade, rather than an upgrade.

I agree.