I will be moving to a new apartment soon and will be updating my gear.
I currently have a Rotel RSX-1056 Receiver going out to a pair of B&W CM2 bookshelf speakers.
I will stick with Rotel, but need to decide if I should go with the new Receiver or step up to a processor/amp.
I have the CM2's on stands and unfortunately, my wife no longer wants speakers on the floor. (we have a small space and a new kid- so it kinda makes sense) I'm am thinking about going with the B&W FPM series.
I'm not thrilled about the FPM's. I haven't heard them yet but a few folks have already told me they are not that great. But I love the pairing of the Rotel with the CMs- so I'll give the FPM a test listen.
I will use this for 2 ch audio and 5.1 movie sound.
I am also looking into sound proof/damp solutions with a contractor.
I realize my situation is not the best, but i still want to maintain some sort of quality to my HiFi system- even if it's at lower volumes.
My main question here is in regards to these conditions - will I gain much by going processor/amp? By this I mean sound quality not volume.
Or since I am going with wall speakers and can not really unleash the system- should I save $$ and go with receiver?
I will try to have my dealer configure a test listen- but I wanted to get some thoughts from users.
Thanks much
I currently have a Rotel RSX-1056 Receiver going out to a pair of B&W CM2 bookshelf speakers.
I will stick with Rotel, but need to decide if I should go with the new Receiver or step up to a processor/amp.
I have the CM2's on stands and unfortunately, my wife no longer wants speakers on the floor. (we have a small space and a new kid- so it kinda makes sense) I'm am thinking about going with the B&W FPM series.
I'm not thrilled about the FPM's. I haven't heard them yet but a few folks have already told me they are not that great. But I love the pairing of the Rotel with the CMs- so I'll give the FPM a test listen.
I will use this for 2 ch audio and 5.1 movie sound.
I am also looking into sound proof/damp solutions with a contractor.
I realize my situation is not the best, but i still want to maintain some sort of quality to my HiFi system- even if it's at lower volumes.
My main question here is in regards to these conditions - will I gain much by going processor/amp? By this I mean sound quality not volume.
Or since I am going with wall speakers and can not really unleash the system- should I save $$ and go with receiver?
I will try to have my dealer configure a test listen- but I wanted to get some thoughts from users.
Thanks much
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