Topic: front speakers for arcam system?

[BC]

The VR2's are still on the small side for my room, but they'll have to do, and I can upgrade later if need be.  Coming from ESLs, I think I wont notice a lack of anything as these suckers seem to drip the punch and impact i've been seeking (and not finding w/my Martin Logans).

I'll have them mid next week.
very anxious!

Do you think this might have to do with the power requirements and impedance curve of the Martin Logans?

Most electrostatic speakers are fairly low sensitivity with a low impedance, meaning you will need an amp that can pump out a lot of current driving a ~4 ohm load in order to get high playback levels.

I would think that in theory, and given a sufficiently powerful amp, planar speakers should have the capability for big time dynamics due to the large area of speaker surface that  is radiating sound.

Just a thought,
Ben

[leegeddy]

The VR2's are still on the small side for my room, but they'll have to do, and I can upgrade later if need be.  Coming from ESLs, I think I wont notice a lack of anything as these suckers seem to drip the punch and impact i've been seeking (and not finding w/my Martin Logans).

I'll have them mid next week.
very anxious!

Do you think this might have to do with the power requirements and impedance curve of the Martin Logans?

Most electrostatic speakers are fairly low sensitivity with a low impedance, meaning you will need an amp that can pump out a lot of current driving a ~4 ohm load in order to get high playback levels.

I would think that in theory, and given a sufficiently powerful amp, planar speakers should have the capability for big time dynamics due to the large area of speaker surface that  is radiating sound.

Just a thought,
Ben

just few notes on electrostats. i agree that they are harder to drive vs. regular speakers and you'll need an amp that can handle the challenge.  one drawback on electrostats is the lack of bass.  that's why many electrostats manufacturers will couple them with standard bass drivers. ML's are prime example.  electostats, due to their physical nature, simply can not move enough air alone to produce the SPL of normal drivers.

however, electrostats do create a very nice soundfield b/c of their bi-lateral dispersion.  so take your pick.

marc