![]() Not everyone ascribes value to components that “measure” the best. Our appreciation of audio components is entirely subjective. If you have the budget I see no reason not to get the Sonetto?Ĭlick to expand.Whilst I appreciate the efforts of the “science guys” and I agree that measurements have their relevance, our ears aren’t laboratory instruments are they? Also I weight measurements as having different importance depending on the particular component being scrutinized – for example, I tend to pay much more attention to how speakers measure because I believe that anomalies here will be more readily audible than minor “deviations” in the upstream electronics unless they are catastrophically severe? Also sometimes certain deviations from “perfection” (when they are even audible) can be perceived as pleasant to some listeners? Sounds like a perfectly capable amplifier to me despite being the “baby” of the line up. In fact I’d flip the question and wonder - which of these speakers can actually maximize the potential of the Hegel… I’d say that was the Sonetto? P.S (Edit) - a quick Google search came up with a bench test report from UK Mag “HIFI News” that measured the H95's “actual” output at 2 x 73w 8 ohms and 2 x 106w 4 ohms continuous with enough current to peak at 108w and 196w at 8 & 4 ohms respectively (<1% THD) So we aren’t doing anything “reckless” from a system matching P.O.V.īesides a better speaker can see the OP through a few upstream upgrades and grow with the system. I understand that the internals of their amps get better as you move up the line and that the H95 is their entry level model, but entry level high end is still high end no? Meaning the Hegel will probably do a perfectly decent job of driving the (slightly) pricier speaker.Īfter all, we’re comparing Sonus Fabers entry level lines here - not something from their Reference Line? I understand that SPL isn’t the goal here and the OP’s concern regards the “quality” of the pairing - but it’s my understanding that Hegel’s sound quite refined. Because right off the bat it's the one that can do more with the Hegel's output?Īt a quoted sensitivity of 84dB those Lumina I’s sound miserably inefficient and from experience with tiny speakers like these, manufacturer quoted figures are often a little (shall we say) “optimistic”. Looking at the specs of these two speakers - with relatively little power on offer from the Hegel - wouldn’t the most obvious conclusion be to go for the speaker with the higher sensitivity figure? I.E - the Sonetto I. FREQUENCY RESPONSEĪpologies - I haven’t been following this thread closely from the beginning… but I will offer some questions/observations. Optimized amplitude/phase response for optimal space/time performance. Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19 kHz + 20 kHz)ĭamping factor: More than 2000 (main power output stage) Lunina I Specs (note the lower sensitivity and also lower recommended max amp power compared to the Sonetto I, and that they only go down to 65 Hz and not 45 Hz which no doubt you realize). Line level Output: 1 x unbalanced variable (RCA)ĭistortion: Less than 0.01% 25 W/8 Ω/1 kHz But probably not if you like to listen loud, Hegel H95 - Technical Specificationsĭigital Inputs: 1 x coaxial (RCA), 3 x optical, 1 x USB, 1 x Network ![]() So if you are happy with how the Hegel powers those speakers then the H95 will probably (gut feeling without looking up the NHT specs) will be fine for the Sonetto I. Ive got some NHT 1.5 (and SW2Si sub and SA-2 amp)and know that NHT in general like lots of power to sound their best. If the answer is yes, then it will probably be fine for the Sonetto I. ![]() Mw: Custom diaphragm made with cellulose pulp and other natural fibers, Ø 150mm CROSSOVERĭo you feel the Hegel is doing a good job of powering your NHT Classic 2? Hegels are high damping factor/current so bass should be tight. It also depends on how loud you like to listen, so the Sonetto I is still a possibility if you dont tend to listen to loud.
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