Yamaha RX-V375 with B&W speakers - good match?

[Samblers]

I've purchased the Yamaha RX-V375 AV Receiver and will be using this for a combined music/AV system. I'm just wondering if it will be well matched to a pair of B&W 686 S2 speakers?

The system will be used for 80% streamed music and 20% tv/movies. I dont throw wild parties but my room is quite large at 5m x 10m, speakers 3m apart. Little kids keep volumes generally subdued, but we listen to music maybe several hours a day.

Are the B&W speakers overkill for such a simple amp as this? Amp $400, Speakers $800. Will the 686's be too small for the room size or should I go 685's at $1000? The reviews ive read so far for the 600 series 2 B&W's have me sold...

All help appreciated

Sam

 

[Slang5571]

Hi Sam, to be honest I would recommend something from the monitor Audio range. Yamaha works really well with a monitor audio speaker system. I haven't actually listened to B&W speaker set ups with Yamaha, so I'm unsure if they would be a good match. If you can I would suggest going into a hifi store and having a demo on both speaker packages. It will really come down to personal preference.

 

[bigboss]

Yes, both B&W 685 & 686 are overkills for your amp. You should've gone for RXV-675 or 775 as a minimum.

 

[USHL]

I have bought B&W 686 S1 speakers recently. I am running them with Yamaha RX V-575 A/V reciever via bi-amp connection. In a showroom I have tested the speaker with Rotel RA-12 amplifier. Frankly I can say the sound is same for my ears. I am very happy with this combination. The sound so much clear and punchy as I have never listened before. I played Anne Bissom-Blue Mind song in a showroom and in my house. I don't feel any difference. But I would recommend you to try the sound in a showroom if it is possible. A master told me that, Yamaha RX V575 and RX V675 can do match with B&W 686 speakers as they are powerful enough.