Klipsch R51M or RP600M for NR1200

[garys]

Hi all,
which speakers are better suited to the Marantz NR1200?
The R51M are rated 50 W and the RP600M at 100 W.
The Marantz puts 75 watts into 8 ohms.
My space is pretty small, about 120 square feet, so the 51's should be big enough, but I worry about having enough bass, since the Klipsch's are lighter on the bass than many other speakers. I'd like to avoid a sub if possible due to space limitations.
I'm not really looking at other brands (although I can be convinced) because of the outstanding sensitivity of the Klipsch speakers.
Also, if I get the 600's, do I run a risk of overdriving the speakers? I don't think so, because of the small space I have, but I'm actually kind of new to this stuff.

Thanks in advance.

 

[password1]

It's better to have power in reserve than too little because you don't have to and won't be using the full 75watts all the time.

You won't be driving the speakers at 75 watts continuously.

 

[garys]

That's what I thought. In my room I'll probably never need 75 watts. Thanks. I just hope I can fill out the bass with placement if I need to. One reviewer said the Marantz is a little stronger in the bass, so they should match pretty well.

 

[password1]

Alternatively you could consider adding a small sub. It'll give you more bass than the difference in the amps.

Something like a Rel t zero would work in a small room.

 

[garys]

I hadn't heard of Rel before. It's a lot smaller than the other subs I've looked at and should fit nicely. It's on my list now. Thanks a lot.

 

[password1]

Rel Acoustics have been designing/making subs for a long time and are solely subs. They're not the cheapest but you.pay for quality, reliability and dealer network.

There is a version 1, 2 and 3. On paper not a huge difference between the version 1 and 2.. just different cone material i believe.

 

[willsmusic]

I have owned both of these speakers and have the 600’s at the moment. Get the 600s. The 51’s are fun, fast and agile, but they are also very lean.

 

[garys]

Thanks. I probably will.