Looks like the Contour 1.1 is also spec'd at 85db/2.83v/1m, 4 ohms, so 82db at 1 watt. With this low sensitivity I'm curious as to what is the damage to them and did it happen while playing? How do they sound currently?
Newby Q about impedances etc.
Hi,
I'm a longstanding audiophile-wannabe, but I have very little actual knowledge.
The system I've used for a long time is a Krell KAV 300i into Dynaudio Contour 1.1s.
The Krell is fed through a Chord Hugo into a Microzotl2, a tube headphone amp that also doubles as a pre-amp. (Most of my recent listening has been on headphones)
Anyway, the Dynaudios are damaged and I want to replace them.
I like the sound signature, and I have a small listening space, so I'm considering the Confidence C1s, which have the following impedance profile:
Sensitivity 85 dB (2,83 V/1 m)
IEC Power Handling 170 W
Impedance 4 Ohms
Or, the KEF Reference 1:
Amplifier requirements 50-200W
Sensitivity (2.83V/ 1m) 85dB
Impedance 8Ω (min. 3.2Ω)
The Krell is kind of old, but it delivers 150W/ch into 8 ohms or 300W into 4 ohms.
Is the Krell powerful enough to power the Dynaudios? It seems like it should be, but I want to make sure. I found reviewers saying that it shouldn't go full-power into 4 ohms for extended period. Of course, my listening isn't going to be at full power, but I want to have headroom as well.
Finally, I'm going to be auditioning these speakers, but I expect them to sound different in the store than they will at home. Anyone have any experience or comparisons between the two?
Thanks a lot.
I'm a longstanding audiophile-wannabe, but I have very little actual knowledge.
The system I've used for a long time is a Krell KAV 300i into Dynaudio Contour 1.1s.
The Krell is fed through a Chord Hugo into a Microzotl2, a tube headphone amp that also doubles as a pre-amp. (Most of my recent listening has been on headphones)
Anyway, the Dynaudios are damaged and I want to replace them.
I like the sound signature, and I have a small listening space, so I'm considering the Confidence C1s, which have the following impedance profile:
Sensitivity 85 dB (2,83 V/1 m)
IEC Power Handling 170 W
Impedance 4 Ohms
Or, the KEF Reference 1:
Amplifier requirements 50-200W
Sensitivity (2.83V/ 1m) 85dB
Impedance 8Ω (min. 3.2Ω)
The Krell is kind of old, but it delivers 150W/ch into 8 ohms or 300W into 4 ohms.
Is the Krell powerful enough to power the Dynaudios? It seems like it should be, but I want to make sure. I found reviewers saying that it shouldn't go full-power into 4 ohms for extended period. Of course, my listening isn't going to be at full power, but I want to have headroom as well.
Finally, I'm going to be auditioning these speakers, but I expect them to sound different in the store than they will at home. Anyone have any experience or comparisons between the two?
Thanks a lot.