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New member Username: Eieiei0101xPost Number: 5 Registered: Jul-05 | In my office I have a Nad L40 (CD and receiver in one) with 30W oputput. I want to upgrade my KEF Q15 speakers to get the most out of the amp without overinvesting I am thinking of Totem Dreamcathcer or B&W601 All, whats your recomendation? Would the 4 ohms of the Totem be an issue for the L40? Thanks a lot Eduardo |
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Bronze Member Username: Eieiei0101xPost Number: 18 Registered: Jul-05 | So, any help please????? |
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Silver Member Username: Stu_pittNYC, NY Pakistan Post Number: 221 Registered: May-05 | Looking up info on the L40, it doesn't say if it can handle a constant 4 ohm load or not. I haven't seen it, much less heard it, so my opinion may be a little off. NAD gives a spec on dynamic power down to 2 ohms, but I don't know about a constant 4 ohms. Maybe e-mail NAD? At only 20 watts per channel (even though they are usually under rated) I would look for a very effecient speaker. I don't know how effecient the Totems are, but I think the B&W 601 are around 89 db and 6 ohm or 8 ohm. On paper, this may be the way to go, but that is only looking at specs. The real judge should be your ears and not spec sheets. Just make sure that niether one of the speakers will damage your receiver. If you can, try to bring the L40 to the store selling the speakers and listen to them through it. If you can't do this, make sure you can return the speakers if they don't work out, or at least have another use for them. |
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Silver Member Username: Stu_pittNYC, NY Pakistan Post Number: 222 Registered: May-05 | This is where I got the technical specs from - You mentioned 30 watts in your first post, but this says 20 watts. |
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Bronze Member Username: Eieiei0101xPost Number: 19 Registered: Jul-05 | Thanks for the link, it does say that it can drive 2 and 4 ohm speakers, I will bring it to the Totem dealer and compare vs the B&Ws B&Ws may be a more conservative choice but i like the Dreamcathcers look and sound, lets see how they fit the L40. I think any of them will be an upgrade from the Kef Q15 Thanks |
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Silver Member Username: EdisonGlendale, CA US Post Number: 761 Registered: Dec-03 | Might want to read here : https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/home-audio/145826.html |
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Silver Member Username: Frank_abelaBerkshire UK Post Number: 651 Registered: Sep-04 | Eduardo, Whiule you're about it, also check out the B&W DM600. It's a cracking speaker for the money which has less overt character than the 601. Regards, Frank. |