What speakers for hypex nc1200 power amp (class d)?

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Hi friends,

I have a class d hypex nc1200 power amp and I am about to move in a new house. My current speakers will go on my second system. So I am on the market for a nice pair of speakers (for a 40m2 room, 9keuros max).

I was initially looking for 4ohm and below 86db/w sensitivity speakers. For the few I tried at home, I prefered music presentation of less sensitive speaker (smoother and more consistent at low level) against more sensitive speakers. But maybe I am wrong?

Any speaker suggestion would be helpful. Thanks

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Keep on the look out for a pair of Pioneer S-2EX’s, they get within touching distance of TAD’s CE-1.

I recently swapped my $AU13K Accuphase Class A, A70 stereo amplifier for a pair of March Audio NC1200’s powering my TAD CR-1’s in a similar sized room. I gained better lower end extension, and didn’t lose anything by way of musicality.

I’ve owned TAD CE-1’s, Pioneer S1-EX’s and now the TAD CR-1’s and can confirm that they drink up all the current and power you can throw at them and deliver dynamics and PRAT that simply take your breath away!

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Thanks for your reply
How far from the rear wall can these two best perform?

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Based on readings, I have shortlisted 3 speakers:

  • kef r7, but I am afraid that rear wall in my livin would be too close
  • revel f206 or f208, but hard to find for a listen where I live.
  • harbeth super hl5+ but I am not sure wife will stay with me if I buy those…

It is not easy to listen over here. I would be glad if you could let me know differences between these. Plus, if you think about any other option, I would be glad to have a look at it.

Have good music

J