SET amp with 802N

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  • amdan
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    • Sep 2006
    • 72

    #1

    SET amp with 802N

    Has anybody tried a S.E.T amp with the 802N? I would like to use one for the mid and tweeter and a ss for the bass. Will a S.E.T amp have enough grunt?
  • tboooe
    Senior Member
    • Jun 2005
    • 657

    #2
    that depends on how many watts your SET amp puts out and how loud you listen to our music.

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    • DM3000 Owner
      Senior Member
      • Jun 2006
      • 475

      #3
      No way. Too little power. B&W recommends using the same power for the woofer and midrange/tweeter combo.

      You really need to be in the high 90's or 100+ in efficiency if you want to use SET amps. 3 or 4 watts does not go very far with inefficient speakers. Try horns if you like SET amps. They go together very well.

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