JK_Livin22
12-24-2007, 05:17 PM
I am trying to match a Marantz SR4001 A/V receiver with either a pair of Tannoy Mercury F1 Custom speakers or a pair of Wharfedale 9.1s. I am not exactly certain how speaker sensitivity, impedance, and other such factors should be evaluated in determining which pair of speakers would be the best match for this particular receiver. I am also considering the Monitor Audio Bronze BR2s, but they are probably going to be outside the speaker budget. Any advice on system matching any of these speakers with this receiver (Marantz SR4001) would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance to all for your comments/suggestions/replies.
Happy Holidays!
MARANTZ SR4001 SPECS
Features of SR4001/SR5001
- HDMI Ver1.1 (2 In/1 Out) (Processing audio over HDMI)
- Dolby Pro Logic IIx
- Circle Surround II
- Dolby Headphone 2
- HDCD decoding
- Bass Management with Variable Crossover Frequency (80,100,120,150,180Hz)
- 7.1 CH Pre Out / 7.1 CH Analog Input
- 7 x 80 Watts (8 Ohm) (SR4001) / 7 x 90 Watts (SR5001)
- High Power Current Feedback Circuitry
- Massive EI-type Transformer
- 192/24 Crystal DAC for all 8 Channels
- Video Off Mode
- Source/Pure Direct Mode
- Set up Menu via Composite, S-Video, and Component
- Video Upconversion up to Component
- Aluminum front panel
- Multi Room Speaker Out
- New shallow chassis (< 16")
- XM ready (SR5001 only)
- Lip Sync Delay (SR5001 only)
- Multi Room Audio Pre-out (SR5001 only)
- Dimensions W" x H" x D" (Inches): 17 5/16" x 6 5/16" x 15 1/4"
- Weight (lbs): 25.1 (SR4001) / 27.1 (SR5001)
TANNOY MERCURY F1 CUSTOM SPECS
PERFORMANCE
Recommended amplifier power 10 -70 Watts RMS
Continuous power handling 50 Watts RMS
Peak output power 100 Watts
Low frequency response 55Hz
Sensitivity (2.83 volts@1m) 87dB
Nominal impedance 8 Ohms
Frequency response 55Hz - 20kHz
DRIVE UNITS
High frequency 25mm (1.00") Nitro-Urethane layer damped woven polyester dome, shielded neodymium magnet assembly
Low frequency 130mm (5.00") coated multi-fibre paper pulp cone
CROSSOVER
Frequency 2.9kHz
Type 4th order acoustic linkwitz-riley
CONSTRUCTION
Enclosure type Front reflex. 15mm (0.59") particle board, internally cross-braced enclosure.
Shielding Yes
Volume 6.6 litres (0.24 cubic feet)
Weight 4.0kg (8.8lbs)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 300 x 170 x 220mm (11.75 x 6.75 x 8.75”)
WHARFEDALE 9.1 SPECS
Speakers Function Main / Stereo
Nominal Power 20 Watt RMS
Cable
Technical Features
Peak Power Handling 100 Watt
Frequency Reponse 50 Hz - 24000 kHz
Sensitivity 86 dB
Impedance 6 ohm
Magnetically Shielded
Woofer Size 5"
Tweeter Size 0.98"
Dimensions
Width 7.64 in.
Depth 10.94 in.
Height 11.65 in.
MONITOR AUDIO BRONZE BR2 SPECS
Frequency Response +/- 3dB: 42 Hz - 30 KHz
Sensitivity (1W@1M): 90 dB
Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
Power Handling (RMS): 100 W
Recommended Amplifier Requirements (RMS): 30 - 100 W
Cabinet Design: Front Ported Bass Reflex
Drive Unit Complement: 1 x 6.5" MMP®II Bass mid-range,
1 x 1" (25 mm) gold dome C-CAM® tweeter
External Dimensions:
(H x W x D) 350 x 185 x 250 mm
13 3/4 x 7 5/16 x 9 13/16 inch
Weight (Individual): 5.8 Kg (12.8 lb)
Happy Holidays!
MARANTZ SR4001 SPECS
Features of SR4001/SR5001
- HDMI Ver1.1 (2 In/1 Out) (Processing audio over HDMI)
- Dolby Pro Logic IIx
- Circle Surround II
- Dolby Headphone 2
- HDCD decoding
- Bass Management with Variable Crossover Frequency (80,100,120,150,180Hz)
- 7.1 CH Pre Out / 7.1 CH Analog Input
- 7 x 80 Watts (8 Ohm) (SR4001) / 7 x 90 Watts (SR5001)
- High Power Current Feedback Circuitry
- Massive EI-type Transformer
- 192/24 Crystal DAC for all 8 Channels
- Video Off Mode
- Source/Pure Direct Mode
- Set up Menu via Composite, S-Video, and Component
- Video Upconversion up to Component
- Aluminum front panel
- Multi Room Speaker Out
- New shallow chassis (< 16")
- XM ready (SR5001 only)
- Lip Sync Delay (SR5001 only)
- Multi Room Audio Pre-out (SR5001 only)
- Dimensions W" x H" x D" (Inches): 17 5/16" x 6 5/16" x 15 1/4"
- Weight (lbs): 25.1 (SR4001) / 27.1 (SR5001)
TANNOY MERCURY F1 CUSTOM SPECS
PERFORMANCE
Recommended amplifier power 10 -70 Watts RMS
Continuous power handling 50 Watts RMS
Peak output power 100 Watts
Low frequency response 55Hz
Sensitivity (2.83 volts@1m) 87dB
Nominal impedance 8 Ohms
Frequency response 55Hz - 20kHz
DRIVE UNITS
High frequency 25mm (1.00") Nitro-Urethane layer damped woven polyester dome, shielded neodymium magnet assembly
Low frequency 130mm (5.00") coated multi-fibre paper pulp cone
CROSSOVER
Frequency 2.9kHz
Type 4th order acoustic linkwitz-riley
CONSTRUCTION
Enclosure type Front reflex. 15mm (0.59") particle board, internally cross-braced enclosure.
Shielding Yes
Volume 6.6 litres (0.24 cubic feet)
Weight 4.0kg (8.8lbs)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 300 x 170 x 220mm (11.75 x 6.75 x 8.75”)
WHARFEDALE 9.1 SPECS
Speakers Function Main / Stereo
Nominal Power 20 Watt RMS
Cable
Technical Features
Peak Power Handling 100 Watt
Frequency Reponse 50 Hz - 24000 kHz
Sensitivity 86 dB
Impedance 6 ohm
Magnetically Shielded
Woofer Size 5"
Tweeter Size 0.98"
Dimensions
Width 7.64 in.
Depth 10.94 in.
Height 11.65 in.
MONITOR AUDIO BRONZE BR2 SPECS
Frequency Response +/- 3dB: 42 Hz - 30 KHz
Sensitivity (1W@1M): 90 dB
Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
Power Handling (RMS): 100 W
Recommended Amplifier Requirements (RMS): 30 - 100 W
Cabinet Design: Front Ported Bass Reflex
Drive Unit Complement: 1 x 6.5" MMP®II Bass mid-range,
1 x 1" (25 mm) gold dome C-CAM® tweeter
External Dimensions:
(H x W x D) 350 x 185 x 250 mm
13 3/4 x 7 5/16 x 9 13/16 inch
Weight (Individual): 5.8 Kg (12.8 lb)