Audio Research Speakers

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Disco1

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Hi , I am new to the forum and need some help. I have been gifted a pair of late1970's, 160 W ,Audio Research Speakers made in Toronto Ontario ,Canada. I would like to purchase a vintage receiver to match as well as a turntable . Originally I think these speakers were matched up with a Marantz receiver and Technics turntable. I may be able to match it to another Marantz receiver and would need to know tech details as to what to look for.
Thank you
 
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You don't need to match speakers to a receiver. Speaker wattage ratings are useless and worthless.

You can safely use any receiver with any speaker as long as you pay attention to the sound. If you sense strain when you turn it up it's either to much power for the speakers (rare) or the amplifier is straining (not so rare) to produce the volume you want. In either case the solution is simple. Turn the volume down.
 
Disco, as previously stated go for a higher watt receiver. A 15 watt receiver will damage a speaker faster than a 60 watt receiver. It is better for a receiver to loaf along than to be straining to drive a speaker at the volume level you want to listen to. A straining amp will "clip" the signal and damage a driver, usually the more delicate tweeter. How much power you need will depend on several factors - the sensitivity rating of the speaker (the lower the number the more power it needs to be driven to the level you want), the size of the room and the volume you want to listen at. Unless you are trying to recreate a rock concert in a large room, a 60 - 80 watt receiver should be fine with most AR speakers. I have never owned AR speakers but friends that owned a pair over the years did just fine with a receiver of this size.
 
I looked at the OP question and thought I read Acoustic Research, not the posted Audio Research. Disco1, you need to look on the back of the speakers again and tell us the brand and model shown there.
 
Disco1 said:
Audio Research Speakers made in Toronto Ontario
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If they were made in Toronto they're more likely Audiosphere Research. I had a pair that came as part of a package deal for my first real Stereo with a 2220B and a PL-514.
Mine sounded better than my dad's Radio Shack system.
I think Audiosphere Research were kind of like a House Brand for stores that weren't part of a chain.
They aren't bad but they aren't high end either.
 
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