I see these are very efficient speakers. Would a Marantz NR1403 be sufficient to drive these in a 12x14 room? Considering maybe an HK AVR 1610 as an alternative but I need a slim receiver to physically fit my set up. I see these are very efficient speakers. Would a Marantz NR1403 be sufficient to drive these in a 12x14 room? Considering maybe an HK AVR 1610 as an alternative but I need a slim receiver to... » Read More I see these are very efficient speakers. Would a Marantz NR1403 be sufficient to drive these in a 12x14 room? Considering maybe an HK AVR 1610 as an alternative but I need a slim receiver to physically fit my set up. « Show Less
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My receiver is 100 watt rms and it has no problems maxing them speaker out very nice speakers
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These are good, efficient speakers in my experience. I ran with Onkyo TX NR 708 and now Yamaha RX A730. Both are 100 and 90 watts RMS 2 channels driven respectively. If your Marantz has modest then, power go with as efficient horn speakers as possible with a subwoofer for low frequencies. I am happy with this setup and can outlast several receivers.
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I appreciate that, I wanted to get back to you.I love my Definitive speakers I am running the 40s on the sides I'm running actually 10 speakers with definitive studio 350s in the rear a separate single powered older Definitive subwoofer I bought in the early 90s for the heck of it, the 8060's in the front, and an 8080 center speaker. I listen to a lot of heavy metal and I like my whole house to expand and they do the trick, your set up sounds perfect for the 40s, I'm sure you'll love them.Stan
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I have the KEFs and the ML Electromotion ESLs. Both are very good but I think the KEF is probably the better speaker overall. That said, if you have the right room either will be good. I seriously considered sending the KEFs back right up until the last second. Since keeping them I've worked more on placement and coupling to the stands and that's squeezed extra performance from the KEFs which makes me glad I have them. The logan's will be happiest if the room is larger and you can get them well away from the walls, I'm able to give them about 5 feet behind them and I don't feel like that's quite enough. I had an older pair of Aerius i in a larger room where I was able to give them 7-8 feet and the presentation always blew me away. With my smaller room now I haven't been able to extract the same magic from the newer ESLs even though I feel the new ESLs are tonally well beyond the quality of the older Aerius. The KEFs will make use of all the space you can give them too, but their different approach doesn't require it as much and with their limited bass extension they'll be happier in a smaller room.
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I purchased four of these speakers to mount on each corner of an 800 square foot covered outdoor kitchen. I also mounted mine horizontally and they sound amazing. The mounts that come with these speakers are designed to mount either horizontally or vertically but I actually prefer horizontally as I am able to hide the wire plugs better this way. You can read my full review but basically, I was torn on whether to buy the 5500's or the 6500's. The 5500's are more than enough! In fact, I now know 2 speakers would have been plenty to cover this area. I power my speakers with a Denon receiver. I hope this helps. I purchased four of these speakers to mount on each corner of an 800 square foot covered outdoor kitchen. I also mounted mine horizontally and they sound amazing. The mounts that come with these speakers are designed to mount either horizontally or vertically but I actually prefer horizontally as I am able to hide the wire plugs better this way. You can read my full review but basically, I was torn on whether to buy the 5500's or the 6500's. The 5500's are more than enough! In fact, I now know 2 speakers would have been plenty to cover this area. I power my speakers with a Denon receiver. I... » Read More I purchased four of these speakers to mount on each corner of an 800 square foot covered outdoor kitchen. I also mounted mine horizontally and they sound amazing. The mounts that come with these speakers are designed to mount either horizontally or vertically but I actually prefer horizontally as I am able to hide the wire plugs better this way. You can read my full review but basically, I was torn on whether to buy the 5500's or the 6500's. The 5500's are more than enough! In fact, I now know 2 speakers would have been plenty to cover this area. I power my speakers with a Denon receiver. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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The Speakers are VERY Efficient. More than most on the market and they can get very loud with little power.Most receivers will play these speakers. They do not require gobs of power likke other speakers do.
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Both sound great. In my opinion the HK sounds slightly better. The power output difference is not what it seams (90w vs 75w), I'd wager if properly tested they are equal in power or the HK actually has a little more. HK is very conservative in their watt ratings and push higher amps than most. The HK seams to match well with the warm sound I like and my Paradigm speakers (older models w/ silk tweeters). The HK will be easier to set up if you don't have much experience. The Denon has more surround processing modes that you may or may not like. Sound is very subjective and depends on your room acoustics, your speakers, and most importantly your preferences. If you are using a Blu ray player that bitstreams the new uncompressed surround formats (Dolby Digital HD, DTS Master Audio), then they will both decode them for you. If you use a PS3 remember that it can't bitstream these HD audio formats, but must decode them internally and send them via LPCM. If you need a good speaker set check out the Energy Take Five Classics sold on Amazon for less than $600 last I checked. You are going to be happy with either unit. Good luck! ps. The included iPod dock with the HK is a really nice free addition if you have an iPod. If I had chosen the Denon, I would have bought their model dock eventually.
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Hi K.TheaterFan: My Research of Reviews, and my Personal Experience of the UD7007 indicates the Marantz is probably unbeatable for Picture and Sound!! I have also had excellent results from a Denon DVD Player, a Denon Blu-Ray Player (DBP-4010UDCI), and a Denon 2500 Blu-Ray Transport, the last two of which of which I still have! They are, of course, the same Manufacturer. I have not heard/seen the Arcam, but it may have some features which you need, which the Marantz doesn't have. How does the Price, Warranty and Local Service Facility compare??
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I didn't purchase the 6x9's. The speakers I purchased were only replacements for 13yr old blown out factory speakers in my old p/u truck. I'm not much of a car audio expert but if you're driving 2 amplified subs without any "speaker" amplification, you're missing out on a lot of sound. Amping your speakers will not give much more bass but will really make a difference in your overall sound quality. I for one don't care how good a system sounds outside of a vehicle cabin. It's all about the inside for me. As far as an amp, stick with your well known names. You'll pay a little more but low noise values and amp efficiency all equate better sound at the speaker as well as a long life. I didn't purchase the 6x9's. The speakers I purchased were only replacements for 13yr old blown out factory speakers in my old p/u truck. I'm not much of a car audio expert but if you're driving 2 amplified subs without any "speaker" amplification, you're missing out on a lot of sound. Amping your speakers will not give much more bass but will really make a difference in your overall sound quality. I for one don't care how good a system sounds outside of a vehicle cabin. It's all about the inside for me. As far as an amp, stick with your well known names. You'll pay a little more... » Read More I didn't purchase the 6x9's. The speakers I purchased were only replacements for 13yr old blown out factory speakers in my old p/u truck. I'm not much of a car audio expert but if you're driving 2 amplified subs without any "speaker" amplification, you're missing out on a lot of sound. Amping your speakers will not give much more bass but will really make a difference in your overall sound quality. I for one don't care how good a system sounds outside of a vehicle cabin. It's all about the inside for me. As far as an amp, stick with your well known names. You'll pay a little more but low noise values and amp efficiency all equate better sound at the speaker as well as a long life. « Show Less
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It depends on how loudly you speak and the efficiency of your speakers, as already addressed by Jon Alexander. This receiver can/will crank without sounding compressed/congested/distorted. It outclasses every cheap mass-produced receiver out there. If your speakers are reasonable quality and can handle not only high power being fed to them, but more importantly...HIGH PEAKS, you should be fine. Another important consideration is the size of your room.
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The speakers are not made for a large space. Imagine sitting at your computer and having the speakers excite the space within an area of 30 sq ft. In this area they are clear, with great definition. I have B&W; speakers that can handle 200 watts each and an REL Sub. These are made for a large room and at low gain fill the room. You would be better to get a pair of Senheisser or Grado headphones and plug them into the MM1 jack.
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That depends on many things (your room, how loud your listening...type of music... crossover to sub etc ) your receiver is rated @ 135 / channel - when running in mutli-channel that output will be less however bottom line they are much better than the 70's ( I went from 60's to the RTI no contest) Some ideas to share (1.) take some time with speaker placement in your room... get them out into the room as much as you can at least out in front of other equipment especially the TV. (2.) Run your speaker calibration on the AVR but plan to run again 30 days once the speakers break-in or if you move speakers (3.) there are pre outs on that AVR to add external amp if you feel you need more power. (4.) Enjoy them ... the A9's are large and sound fantastic! FYI the Efficiency spec is 90 dB on the A9 you should be very happy with these speakers connected to your Avr
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Thanks for your question. It is very well worth it. Marantz is fantastic sounding equipment.
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The more expensive model was not in stock when one of my amplifiers died. I love powering it and playing music from my PC two stories away, likewise controlling it from anywhere by iPhone. Another perfectly working Marantz receiver that I paid $3,500 for about 8 years ago was kicked out of my home theatre by the SR6008; now I'm thinking about dumping the old model completely and holding out for the top of the line model for my main floor family room (which an Apple TV unit upgraded to similar functionality built into the SR6008--it's just not as slick and reliable).
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Would be a great setup in a small to medium room. The es series center speaker matches perfectly. Set your receiver speaker setting to "small" so they won't be overwhelmed with bass they can't produce.
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I would be shocked if this receiver could replace ANY decent set of separates adequately. That being said, I recently learned that the Marantz separates are not made by the same folks that make the Marantz AVRs. I've heard the Marantz separates actually sound very good, and I believe it based on the source. I would NOT recommend this receiver for Vandersteen speakers. That's like providing a standard definition video signal to a 4K TV.
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I've used several speakers with the Marantz. One is the LS 1, another the Totem Acoustic Model 1, the MMG Magnapan, and the Hayden Acoustic Grand Symphony. I found that all the speakers did well with this amp. Depending on what kind of music you're looking for would depend on the speakers you might select. My personal opinion would be either the Totem or the Magnapans. Both sounded extremely well. I like the Magnapan for Classical and Totem for everything else. If I had to pick one speaker overall it would be the Totem. It's very open, great mids, highs, and bass. Especially for a small size speaker. Obviously placement is a very important factor. Hope this helps. Howard I've used several speakers with the Marantz. One is the LS 1, another the Totem Acoustic Model 1, the MMG Magnapan, and the Hayden Acoustic Grand Symphony. I found that all the speakers did well with this amp. Depending on what kind of music you're looking for would depend on the speakers you might select. My personal opinion would be either the Totem or the Magnapans. Both sounded extremely well. I like the Magnapan for Classical and Totem for everything else. If I had to pick one speaker overall it would be the Totem. It's very open, great mids, highs, and bass. Especially for a small... » Read More I've used several speakers with the Marantz. One is the LS 1, another the Totem Acoustic Model 1, the MMG Magnapan, and the Hayden Acoustic Grand Symphony. I found that all the speakers did well with this amp. Depending on what kind of music you're looking for would depend on the speakers you might select. My personal opinion would be either the Totem or the Magnapans. Both sounded extremely well. I like the Magnapan for Classical and Totem for everything else. If I had to pick one speaker overall it would be the Totem. It's very open, great mids, highs, and bass. Especially for a small size speaker. Obviously placement is a very important factor. Hope this helps. Howard « Show Less
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Like mentioned previously it depends, i dont know enough about your (Acoustic Research?) AR14 speakers i think they are some vintage speakers, just make sure they're 6ohm or higher rated, then you should be completely ok runnin them off this receiver, the speakers you have should be able to give you full range sound without a subwoofer (given you dont need your floors to shake when you listen to music) Just make sure you set that up correctly for Stereo use only and full frequency crossover setup via the Yamaha menu options.