Resistance is futile.......

[admin_exported]

My old faithful Sony Dav-sr1 has finally given up the ghost and needs to be replaced. I am considering replacing it with the Sony str-dg820 ( can get it at a really good price here in Dublin ). I need some advice please on a compact speaker package to match..... needs to be compact as this system is for the bedroom. I really like the Teufel Motiv 3 speaker pack but have one or two reservations. The amp accepts speakers of 8 ohms only and the Motiv 3 speakers are 4 ohms , so my question is will these speakers draw too much current from the amp and essentially "fry" the innerds out of it???.... The system will be connected to the PS3 ( 60gb model ), 40w4000, Dell hybrid 140 pc , and sky box.
Any suggestions for an alternative speaker pack is much appreciated!!!!! My budget is about 500 euro amd the room is approx 20ft by 18ft.

Thanks in advance!

 

[lobby]

Not many alternatives other than the Jamo's Kef 2005.2 and 2005.3, but i would look at the Tannoy Arena-lites at £399 with out stands and grilles and with TS300 sub. With that size room ideally the Kef 3005se, i know these are far more expensive. If it was me i would look the Kef 2005.3 in silver i think you may get them close to £500, then later you could add the 3005se centre, which will give you better dialogue. Don't know anything about the Teufel's

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks lobby........ I have considered kef speakers but I cannot audition unless I travel to Cork!!! The nearest retailer is Munster Sounds - a 3 hr drive away. Never considered the Tannoy option - will definitely check those out.

Anyone else have advice on using 4ohm spearers on an 8ohm amp???

Anyone on the WHF team perhaps?...

 

[ear]

I many times have the same problem.It sucks that ohm thing.

 

[ear]

just curious what went wrong with the Sony Dav-sr1 ?

 

[Anonymous]

@ ear ;

Had the sr1 about 4 years ( maybe more!! ) , but lately it will only respond to the remote - none of the buttons on the facia will respond when manually toggled. Also experiencing audio drop-out from time to time - discovered the problem lies internally with the speaker connections. I suppose I could have it repaired....... but it`s an ideal excuse to warrant an upgrade. I really like its sound but it would be nice to have HD audio , and at 329 euro the 820 sounds like the ideal replacement.This would leave about 500 euro for a resonable speaker pack. Didn`t make any decisions there yet......... A little more research and a demo or two first I think.

 

[Big Aura]

Hi mate, have you tried Peats - they do Kef (not great prices, but everyone haggles these days!)

http://www.peats.com/cgi-bin/catalog.cgi?view_product=1&id=24817

Otherwise, Cloney Audio in Blackrock (but they do more high-end stuff), Sherwoods in Waterford, or try Belfast (only a few hours on the train!).