speaker upgrade

Posted by: Nuno Baptista on 12 April 2003

After heard a castle,Royd doublet I decided to buy a Epos M 15 speakers.I´ve just heard today and I buy it,just monday I will have them .Did I make the rigth choice ,to buy floorstandings speakers?

MY system : Naim Nait 5 amplifier,Naim CD 5,B&W 601 speakers,Naca5
Posted on: 12 April 2003 by markcas
Were they a birthday present to yourself?
Feliz Aniversário! Smile


Mark.
Posted on: 12 April 2003 by Nuno Baptista
Yes Mark we can say that was a birthday present

MY system : Naim Nait 5 amplifier,Naim cd 5 ,Epos M 15 speakers,Naca5
Posted on: 12 April 2003 by Nuno Baptista
But my question is if my nait drive well a standloors speakers.Many of us use standfloor speakers so your opinion can be useful for me

MY system : Naim Nait 5 amplifier,Naim cd 5 ,Epos M 15 speakers,Naca5
Posted on: 12 April 2003 by Steve Toy
Nuno,

If you've already bought them it's a bit late asking for advice here.

Did you hear them on the end of your system?

The Nait should be able to drive them no problem, but a Hi-cap will be next...



Regards,

Steve.
Posted on: 12 April 2003 by markcas
I think the fact that they are floor standing probably has nothing to do with it. More importantly, Epos M15 requires amps of 40w minimum. Nait is 30w into 8 ohms, which also happens to the M15's impedance. But, Naim amps are suppose to deliver higher current output for their power rating so a Nait might be ok. I’m no expert; I’m just expressing my observations. If were you, I would check directly with Epos & Naim. Also, just out of interest, an Epos rep at a show once told me that they designed their speakers with Naim amps in mind. That might have been BullS**t, don't know for sure.

Obrigado,

Mark.
Posted on: 12 April 2003 by Steve Toy
quote:
Also, just out of interest, an Epos rep at a show once told me that they designed their speakers with Naim amps in mind. That might have been BullS**t, don't know for sure.



It isn't bullshit, afaik, but Epos were more recently taken over by Creek.

As Creek is also a flat-earth brand, it shouldn't be a problem in itself.



Regards,

Steve.
Posted on: 13 April 2003 by NB
NUNO,

Don't worry you have made a good descesion. The M15's will sound good on the end of your sistem.

They are also good enough to show the benefits of any future upgrades, like upgrading to a pre-power.

Just sit back and enjoy your speakers.

Regards

NB
Posted on: 13 April 2003 by Nuno Baptista
Yes I heard it in the end of my system.But was at the shop,not in my room You know it takes time and in a demo it´s not easy

MY system : Naim Nait 5 amplifier,Naim cd 5 ,Epos M 15 speakers,Naca5
Posted on: 14 April 2003 by Nuno Baptista
I´m just hearing my new speakers. Totaly diferent frm B&W More detail and a very powerfull bass and a clean sound It´s a great buy no doubt this speakers

MY system : Naim Nait 5 amplifier,Naim cd 5 ,Epos M 15 speakers,Naca5
Posted on: 26 April 2003 by NB
Nuno,

Glad to hear your enjoying your Epos's.

Keep on enjoying the music and forget what the Hi-fi is doing.

Regards

NB