Speaker match-up for vintage Onkyo Receiver

[cleaneduphippy]

Posted this over in the General Discussion area but after posting figured this might be a better spot.

Getting ready (well, already in the process) of auditioning various speakers to replace my aging Boston Acoustic A-60's. Some of the various speakers that I'm considering are:

B&W DM 601 & 602
Epos ELS-3 & M-5
JMLab Chrous 706
PSB Image B25

The question that I have is which of these speakers would match-up and perform the best with a vintage Onkyo Receiver (TX-840)? The 840 puts out 60 watts per side, and looking at it's manual, it would appear that it could handle a 4 ohm load.

If this is any help, the type of music I listen to is primarily blues/rock (BB King, Allman Brothers, Little Feat, ect) and Americana/Bluegrass. Listening volume is moderate (seldom have the volume control much past the 9 o'clock position). Listening area is carpeted 16 x 22, cathedral celling (12' to 8' -front to back, with speakers in the front).

Appreciation any and all suggestions.

Thanks

 

[Herr D]

I already replied in the general discussion, so here's a copy:

I've got the Onkyo TX-SR601E and I've got it hooked up to a couple of TMA premiums: http:www.tmahifi.com

I don't know how your amp sounds like but if it sounds anything like mine, you'll love these speakers. They're a bit on the expensive side, but I've compared them to the B&W's, polks, and 15 pairs of other speakers and to me the TMA's sounded best, especially for jazz and blues.

But listen to the speakers first. Always listen to the speakers first.