So here is where I'm confused a bit. I've read over and over how the Klipsch Heritage line of speakers are great with tubes. All the Heritage line speakers are highly efficient, 99db and upward and the power handling ratings are all identical: 100W/400W [cont/peak].
The Reference speakers are rated 75W/300W, 85W/340W, etc. So why exactly are the Heritage line considered ideal for tubes but the Reference line are not? The Reference line speakers are 95 db or higher. That should be efficient enough with a 30 wpc tube receiver [Kenwood KW-60]? Even if this receiver is actually more like 15-20 wpc which I have heard. I guess I don't understand the cont/peak power handling numbers in relation to amp power.
I am thinking about getting a pair from the Reference line as the Heritage line is out of my price range.
The Reference speakers are rated 75W/300W, 85W/340W, etc. So why exactly are the Heritage line considered ideal for tubes but the Reference line are not? The Reference line speakers are 95 db or higher. That should be efficient enough with a 30 wpc tube receiver [Kenwood KW-60]? Even if this receiver is actually more like 15-20 wpc which I have heard. I guess I don't understand the cont/peak power handling numbers in relation to amp power.
I am thinking about getting a pair from the Reference line as the Heritage line is out of my price range.