So I am looking to power a pair of Cerwin Vega AT-15's. These speakers have surpassed all expectations and pulls great sound from any amp that can handle their 4 ohm load. With its 102db sensitivity it seemingly sucks power from amps. I've had it hooked up to a few amps but nothing significant. I have only had them hooked up to entry level integrated amps and recievers. I now seek to find a power source that can push these speakers to their fullest. They are in a 22' by 12' room. I would like to spend about $1,000. In my research I've come down to two amps. Mcintosh mc 2205 and the Parasound 2200mkII. These amps both have good reviews for both sound and build quality. I would like to be able to play loud music for long periods of time. The Mac has 200 wpc and a great look. On the other hand the Parasound has about 400 wpc and is usualy cheaper on the used market. Is it worth the extra money for the look and sound of the Mac. Open to other suggestions and preamp options.
CERWIN VEGA AT 15 SPECS.
Description: 15" 3-Way
Frequency Response: 28Hz-28kHz
Power Handling Capacity, Minimum/Maximum: 5/400 Watts
Sensitivity, 1W at 1M: 102dB
Nominal Impedance: 4 OHMS
Distortion, Midband at 96dB/M, THD & IM: 0.4%
Maximum Output Level,Pair at 3M,Full Power: 127dB
LF Driver VC Size: 2.05"
Low Frequency Driver: 15" Cast Aluminum Frame
Mid Frequency Driver: (2) 5" Cones
High Frequency Driver: 1" Microcell Polymer Dome with Acoustic Transformer
Crossover Frequencies: 400Hz/3000Hz
Connections: Banana Plugs
Protection: Self-Resetting Circuit Breaker for Tweeter, Overall Fuse
Level Controls: Tweeter,Midrange
Enclosure Type: Bass Reflex
Enclosure Construction: 3/4" Particle Board,Braced
Finish: Scuff Resistant Woodgrain Vinyl
Dimensions H x W x D: 36.5" x 19" x 18.5"
Gross Weight: 90lbs.
McIntosh
Specifications
Power output: 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms (stereo), 400W into 8Ω (mono)
Frequency response: 10Hz to 100kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.1%
Damping factor: 16
Input sensitivity: 0.75V
Signal to noise ratio: 95dB
Speaker load impedance: 1 to 8 ohms
Parasound 2200mkII
SPECIFICATIONS
Continuous Power Output - Stereo
250 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 8 Ω
385 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 4 Ω
385 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 2 Ω
Continuous Power Output - Mono
750 watts RMS, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 8 Ω
1000 watts RMS, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 4 Ω
Current Capacity
50 amperes continuous
90 amperes peak
Slew Rate
>135 V/µsecond
Frequency Response
2 Hz-95 kHz, +0/-1.5 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion
< 0.05% at full power
< 0.009% typical levels
IM Distortion
< 0.03%
TIM
Unmeasureable
Dynamic Headroom
> 1.5dB
lnterchannel Crosstalk
> 84 dB at 1 kHz
> 74 dB at 20 kHz
Input Impedance
100K Ω/RCA-unbalanced, 200K Ω/XLR-balanced
S/N Ratio
> 114 dB, input shorted, IHF A weighted
Damping Factor
> 1000 at 20 Hz
Dimensions
19" wide x 7" high x 15" deep
Weight
60 lbs. net
AC Power Requirements
1000 watts
So I am looking to power a pair of Cerwin Vega AT-15's. These speakers have surpassed all expectations and pulls great sound from any amp that can handle their 4 ohm load. With its 102db sensitivity it seemingly sucks power from amps. I've had it hooked up to a few amps but nothing significant. I have only had them hooked up to entry level integrated amps and recievers. I now seek to find a power source that can push these speakers to their fullest. They are in a 22' by 12' room. I would like to spend about $1,000. In my research I've come down to two amps. Mcintosh mc 2205 and the Parasound 2200mkII. These amps both have good reviews for both sound and build quality. I would like to be able to play loud music for long periods of time. The Mac has 200 wpc and a great look. On the other hand the Parasound has about 400 wpc and is usualy cheaper on the used market. Is it worth the extra money for the look and sound of the Mac. Open to other suggestions and preamp options.
CERWIN VEGA AT 15 SPECS.
Description: 15" 3-Way
Frequency Response: 28Hz-28kHz
Power Handling Capacity, Minimum/Maximum: 5/400 Watts
Sensitivity, 1W at 1M: 102dB
Nominal Impedance: 4 OHMS
Distortion, Midband at 96dB/M, THD & IM: 0.4%
Maximum Output Level,Pair at 3M,Full Power: 127dB
LF Driver VC Size: 2.05"
Low Frequency Driver: 15" Cast Aluminum Frame
Mid Frequency Driver: (2) 5" Cones
High Frequency Driver: 1" Microcell Polymer Dome with Acoustic Transformer
Crossover Frequencies: 400Hz/3000Hz
Connections: Banana Plugs
Protection: Self-Resetting Circuit Breaker for Tweeter, Overall Fuse
Level Controls: Tweeter,Midrange
Enclosure Type: Bass Reflex
Enclosure Construction: 3/4" Particle Board,Braced
Finish: Scuff Resistant Woodgrain Vinyl
Dimensions H x W x D: 36.5" x 19" x 18.5"
Gross Weight: 90lbs.
McIntosh
Specifications
Power output: 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms (stereo), 400W into 8Ω (mono)
Frequency response: 10Hz to 100kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.1%
Damping factor: 16
Input sensitivity: 0.75V
Signal to noise ratio: 95dB
Speaker load impedance: 1 to 8 ohms
Parasound 2200mkII
SPECIFICATIONS
Continuous Power Output - Stereo
250 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 8 Ω
385 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 4 Ω
385 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 2 Ω
Continuous Power Output - Mono
750 watts RMS, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 8 Ω
1000 watts RMS, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 4 Ω
Current Capacity
50 amperes continuous
90 amperes peak
Slew Rate
>135 V/µsecond
Frequency Response
2 Hz-95 kHz, +0/-1.5 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion
< 0.05% at full power
< 0.009% typical levels
IM Distortion
< 0.03%
TIM
Unmeasureable
Dynamic Headroom
> 1.5dB
lnterchannel Crosstalk
> 84 dB at 1 kHz
> 74 dB at 20 kHz
Input Impedance
100K Ω/RCA-unbalanced, 200K Ω/XLR-balanced
S/N Ratio
> 114 dB, input shorted, IHF A weighted
Damping Factor
> 1000 at 20 Hz
Dimensions
19" wide x 7" high x 15" deep
Weight
60 lbs. net
AC Power Requirements
1000 watts