Possible weakest link in my system?

[gasolin]

Hard to drive ?

Just because of the sensitivity ?

Is 85.5db and 4 ohm speakers easier to handle ?

SoundStageNetwork.com | SoundStage.com - NRC Measurements: Bowers & Wilkins 606 Loudspeakers

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[manicm]

Hard to drive ?

Just because of the sensitivity ?

Is 85.5db and 4 ohm speakers easier to handle ?

SoundStageNetwork.com | SoundStage.com - NRC Measurements: Bowers & Wilkins 606 Loudspeakers

www.soundstagenetwork.com

I've seen that and the impedance is line with B&W's stated specs. It's not a constant 4 ohms.

 

[gasolin]

non of the metioned speakers are hard to drive

They are not intended to be used with expensive 1000 pounds euros amps, except for the kef ls50, it's just a matter of having enough power for the desired max volume you would like them to play

 

[rainsoothe]

No idea what on earth you mean, but the Onkyo amplifier is known to be a good one, with good reviews.

so are the Monitor Audio speakers - your point being? Now stop trolling please.

 

[Al ears]

Possibly time to get back to answering the OP's question rather than trying to pick holes in other peoples suggestions I feel.....

 

[TrevC]

so are the Monitor Audio speakers - your point being? Now stop trolling please.

There was no trolling. I asked for clarification, that's all.
What did you mean by "most amplifiers that do "the hi-fi" thing tend to do just that: show off detail, but keep stuff too even".

 

[TrevC]

Possibly time to get back to answering the OP's question rather than trying to pick holes in other peoples suggestions I feel.....

I already did. No holes were picked.
The Quad S2 might be worth a look, although it isn't as full of presence as the 706. Or maybe the Klipsch RP600?

 

[rainsoothe]

There was no trolling. I asked for clarification, that's all.
What did you mean by "most amplifiers that do "the hi-fi" thing tend to do just that: show off detail, but keep stuff too even".

They sound detailed alright, but lack excitement. Or some have this overly "airy" sound in the highs, like Yamaha amps (to my ears at least). Clinical or soft.