Is there such thing as system matching?

[MAL]

<font color='#000000'>Is there such a thing as sysmtem matching? I know that some &quot;experts,&quot; have told me there is no such thing as system matching and your system is only how good your interconnects are and how much you pay for your audio system. On the other hand, I have been told that amp x goes well with speaker y and speaker z. So which one is correct?</font>

 

[Ross]

<font color='#000000'>Which ever one works best for you and stays within budget. &nbsp;

I'ver never heard of any such rules...make up your own!

best,</font>

 

[rgriffin25]

<font color='#000000'>It is a good idea to get speakers that are voice matched. Mixing brands of speakers (subwoofers excluded) is not the best way to go. Find a brand of speakers that sound good to you and buy all your speakers from the same manufacturer. Not only is it good to match the timbre of the speakers, it helps make the soundstage from front to &nbsp;back more seamless.

As far as the rest of the system goes buy products that have features that are important to you.</font>

 

[zumbo]

<font color='#000000'>I agree that the speakers should match (sub excluded). I would not recommend buying speakers of the same brand as the electronics. Buy speakers from a company that only makes speakers. As far as the rest of the system, I have found that mix-and-match is the best way-to-go. You must, however, choose correctly. Study each component, and get the best you can get in your budget. Just because someone makes a great dvd player, does not mean they make a great receiver/amp. Hope this helps!  

Overrated/priced interconnects. Snake oil .(IMO)</font>

 

[Rip Van Woofer]

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zumbo : <font color='#000000'>I would not recommend buying speakers of the same brand as the electronics. Buy speakers from a company that only makes speakers.</font>

<font color='#000000'>Yamahaluver would take issue with that! Where is he lately, anyway?

Actually, I would, too. If after due diligence in research and auditioning you decide like the speakers and the electronics from a single mfr., why not?

Now, as for &quot;system matching&quot; in terms of amp a being a good sonic &quot;match&quot; for speaker x but not speaker y, I put no stock in that. Assuming good design (flat freq. response, robust power supply, low output impedance and negligable noise and distortion), amps is amps. Only caveat would be that if a speaker presents a difficult load (low or widely varying impedance), a robust power supply or lack of same in an amp will make a real difference.

And wire is wire except maybe for the cheap gimmie ICs that come with gear.</font>

 

[Ross]

<font color='#000000'>My bad! &nbsp;SPEAKER matching is important, but there is no rule as to the electronics, wiring, etc. &nbsp;Consistency across the octaves is very important. &nbsp;Drivers, cabinet design and crossovers from different manufacturers do not match up nicely. &nbsp;The smooth transition and blending of the midrange is especially critical.

best,</font>

 

[Rip Van Woofer]

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