I've used Thiels for over 20 years now. I've tried quite a few different amps on different models. Unless your using something like the M series B&K amps, don't bother, and you can forget the rest. Sure these budget amps can hum a tune on the Thiels, but they'll never get them to sing to their capability. That's the one caveat with Thiels, they'll clearly demonstrate what proceeds them. If you can't afford to feed a Great Dane get something else. BTW, while the newer Thiels are more sensitive than the older ones, the older ones had an easier impedance load.
Thiel speakers--can you power them with reciever?
Or do they really need a separate amp?
I am getting the bug to make a speaker change(for my front L/R speakers), and from what I read, it seems like a used set of Thiels may be up my alley in terms of sound characteristics.
But, looking at their rated specs, they are rated at 4 ohms, with a minimum of 3 ohms, and have fairly low sensitivity at 87Db.
I'm also looking at used Vandersteen, Eggleston, Merlin. It seems like most of these have similar ratings to the Thiels.
Any thoughts? I am currently running my 5.1 system off a 130wpc receiver, but I do have a 5 channel power amp I could use. The receiver is not known for having much output into 4 ohm loads.
I am getting the bug to make a speaker change(for my front L/R speakers), and from what I read, it seems like a used set of Thiels may be up my alley in terms of sound characteristics.
But, looking at their rated specs, they are rated at 4 ohms, with a minimum of 3 ohms, and have fairly low sensitivity at 87Db.
I'm also looking at used Vandersteen, Eggleston, Merlin. It seems like most of these have similar ratings to the Thiels.
Any thoughts? I am currently running my 5.1 system off a 130wpc receiver, but I do have a 5 channel power amp I could use. The receiver is not known for having much output into 4 ohm loads.