Hi guys,
I recently bought a Denon x2200 to replace an old HK AVR160 that i just bought from a friend leaving for the US. His set up included a 7.2 JBL Venue speakers (old model as well).
After i set up the Denon 2200w, i noticed that my left floor standing speaker's weren't working the way they should. So i've decided to change them to newer floor standing speakers. Since I am very new to this, i tried asking around from stores and people who know more, and so far, based on suggestions, I started to initially consider 2 options - The Bowers and Wilkins 684 S2 and the Polk Audio RTI A7.
So i went to a store near me to audition. The store technician set up their Denon x2200 and let me hear the A7. Coming from my old and smaller JBLs i was amazed.. But I noticed I found the clarity somewhat "tiring" to my ears after a while. THEN he let me hear the B&W 683 S2 (they didn't have any 684's plus he said the 683's would be better). I was extremely impressed by the SQ of the B&W 683's! It sounded fuller and rounder than the A7's (to my ears at least).
My question is this - Since I have untrained (non expert) ears, even as I was blown away by the sound quality of the 683 S2's on my Denon, are my 2200w's the right (enough) AVRs for the 683's (am i missing some extra SQ on my 2200's) or should I downgrade to 684's?
Second question - should I be comparing the B&W 683 S2's to the Polk Audio RTI A9's (instead of the A7's) as they seem to be a closer match in terms of size and price range? Last question would be, will my Denon x2200w be enoughbto power the A9's (specs on manufacturers websites indicate my Denon would power the B&W 683's better (aplifier required is 25w-200w as per website) than the RTI A9's (amplifier required is 50w-300w as per website if i recall right)?
Your help and advise is greatly appreciated!