Would the Arcam Avr850 work with B&W FPM series speakers and B&W Pv1 sub?

[Deleted member 2457]

Just thinking about amps again, and was just wondering what the expert views on this combination? Thanks.

 

[bigboss]

The Arcam is an overkill for your speakers.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

The Arcam is an overkill for your speakers.

Cheers BB, much appreciated.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

By overkill what would it sound like with my speakers then? Would it sound not good, or would it be maximising my speakers to their full potential? Cheers. I have never paired an overkill amp with speakers before you see.

 

[bigboss]

By overkill I mean the Arcam is capable of driving much superior speakers, and you won't enjoy the best of what Arcam is capable of.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

By overkill I mean the Arcam is capable of driving much superior speakers, and you won't enjoy the best of what Arcam is capable of.

Thanks BB.

 

[Benedict_Arnold]

Having worked his way through John Lewis's TV range, it's a good excuse for gel to go speaker shopping....

 

[chebby]

The system will be in your bedroom yes?

How many times do you play movies to/with your guests in your bedroom?

Would an incredible pair of headphone (+ headphone amp) be cheaper, more appropriate and sound better?

 

[richardw42]

That's what I thought too

 

[Deleted member 2457]

The system will be in your bedroom yes?

How many times do you play movies to/with your guests in your bedroom?

Would an incredible pair of headphone (+ headphone amp) be cheaper, more appropriate and sound better?

Possibly. I did just buy the B&W P7 headphones again but they are now hurting my ears like all headphones unfortunately. My bedroom is pretty big though.

 

[nugget2014]

you won't be able to tell the difference.

 

[buzz_lightclick]

The system will be in your bedroom yes?

How many times do you play movies to/with your guests in your bedroom?

Would an incredible pair of headphone (+ headphone amp) be cheaper, more appropriate and sound better?

Possibly. I did just buy the B&W P7 headphones again but they are now hurting my ears like all headphones unfortunately. My bedroom is pretty big though.

No plans to get your own place Gel?

A living room might give you more flexibility with your system.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

you won't be able to tell the difference.

I like your new avatar mate.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

The system will be in your bedroom yes?

How many times do you play movies to/with your guests in your bedroom?

Would an incredible pair of headphone (+ headphone amp) be cheaper, more appropriate and sound better?

Possibly. I did just buy the B&W P7 headphones again but they are now hurting my ears like all headphones unfortunately. My bedroom is pretty big though.

No plans to get your own place Gel?

A living room might give you more flexibility with your system.

Well, I am quite a bit of money not having my own place, and I don't drive, I pay my dad to drive me places, at the moment I am still saving.