Speakers for Mini Amp?

[espr3ss0]

I have an Logitech Z5500 and is having problems these days so I've decided to look into Mini Amplifiers but confused about getting Speakers and a Sub.

 

My top choices are the Topping MX3 and SMSL Q5 Pro but I've never had to buy a modular system, always stuck with an all in one. Do I need to match the Watts etc?

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Found info for Topping MX3 but have no idea what it means ...

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Output Power: 38W x 2 at 8 ohms, THD+N <10%, 40W x 2 at 4 ohms, THD+N <10%

For some reason finding It hard to find lower powered Speakers, also maybe fit a Sub in. Without trying them out to know if I should spend more or not, found 2 that could maybe work ... NUMAN Octavox 702 MKII or KEF Q350?

 

Or would it be worthwhile spending more but an all in one? ... KEF LSX however I don't like the high price. Reason being that the Z5500 is not modular so as the control unit is faulty but the Speakers & Sub are fine I can't just change the control unit. Another point to note is I never use it to its full potential.

[espr3ss0]

15 hours ago, Grumpy Old Man said:

No. The amplifier needs to find at least the same wattage as the minimum requirement of the speakers.

Thanks that's helpfull. Think I should look for a more powerful Amp.

[Selle]

I would go with powered speakers, specs of the amps you are looking at is not impressive at all, both the power rating and the build in dacs

 

I use a older version of the Klipsch R-51PM. Verry happy with them, and they have sub out, and there is many options to choose from

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Klipsch-R-51PM-powered-Bluetooth-speakers/dp/B07J6P5Z83/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=klipsch+r-51pm&qid=1618251520&sprefix=klipsch+r&sr=8-1

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23 hours ago, Selle said:

I would go with powered speakers, specs of the amps you are looking at is not impressive at all, both the power rating and the build in dacs

 

I use a older version of the Klipsch R-51PM. Verry happy with them, and they have sub out, and there is many options to choose from

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Klipsch-R-51PM-powered-Bluetooth-speakers/dp/B07J6P5Z83/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=klipsch+r-51pm&qid=1618251520&sprefix=klipsch+r&sr=8-1

Thanks it did cross my mind that powered speakers would already have everything set up. I've come across the Klipsch mentioned quite a lot, what version do you have? Also did u get a sub or not need one?

 

The main aim at the moment is optical but at some point I may need an HDMI extractor.

[Selle]

I have a pair of Klipsch R-15PM, no longer in sale, they have been replaced by the R-51PM. I dont have a sub, and I dont mis one, but I have a set of Dali Concept 10 in my livingroom if I want to play loud