Efficient speaker: Zu, Tekton, Volti, Klipsch, Fleetwood?

I am also in the market for a new pair of high sensitivity / high-flat impedance curve speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or greater. 1st order crossover, highly dampened woofer, etc.

I'm researching Devore Super 9's and Coincident Super Victory III.

Anyone owning or hearing either (or similar), would appreciate your input.

My current speakers are Sonist Concerto 4, Genertaion 2, driven by 30 Watt P/Pull Class "A" (mostly) EL34 (Ars Sonus Filarmonia,  with Jupiur Copper Foil / Bees Wax coupling caps)

Front baffles of speakers are approx 5' from front wall, 9' apart tweeter to tweeter, 3' from side wall (center of tweeter to side wall.  I sit 10 to 12 feet from front baffle of speaker. Opens up to kitchen behind where I sit, about 22 feet to wall behind my seat.  So basically the entire area is 15' wide X 37' long, speakers on the narrower wall (15')

I have purchased a LTA ZOTL 40 Integrated W/ EL34 Mullard tube upgrade. The LTA will be the primary amp in the new set-up.

Other than what previously has been referenced above; your suggestion of a speaker other than the Devore and Coincident would be welcome.

Thnx

Brad

Ladok

Very helpful, thnks.  I have read just about everything I could, but never came across a reviewer mentioning scale.  I did come across a forum where an individual stated that instruments and voices did not seem life size.  That has stuck with me since, and had me re-reading reviews to see what was mentioned regarding scale. Most reviewers emphasized there staging and imaging performance, but not much at all on how they scale or size instruments. So that is helpful.  What amplification did you or are you using with the Super Nines. Unlike most, I prefer a tamer bass, I am very conscious about disturbing the neighbors, and its a distraction to my listening pleasure if I think I am bugging someone.  They are spec'd at 28 Hz, but based on the woofer size, I cant imagine they push a lot of air.  On occasion when I want more and lower bass I turn on My REl 305.  I would prefer an integrated sub, maybe even powered, but in my case this is the better option.  The other question you may be able to help me with is there performance level in portraying life like instrument/voice tonal qualities.

The closes Devore dealer that has the Supr Nines on dynamic display is in San Francisco, so I would like to have an idea that the speaker has the qualities I am looking for, before I take a drive from Portland, Or. to audition.  

Also,  If there's someone who has lived with or heard the Coincident Super Victory III, I would appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks again

Brad

ladok

Thanks again.  I actually found your comments more helpful than most all the reviews I have read.

Brad

@ladok 

A couple of high sensitivity speakers that I don't remember being mentioned here.

Haven't heard either, but some good reviews on both.

Vaughn Loudspeakers Products

Coherent Audio Loudspeakers (coherentspeakers.net)

Brad

@ladok 

Hi,

I'm still in the process of researching speakers.  Just wondering how far you find it to have your Super Nines out from the front and side walls. Also, how far away do you sit from your speakers.

To give you an idea of my room; the speakers are 56", front baffle to front wall. 7' apart, center to center. 4' center to side wall.  My seat is approx 10' from the front baffle of the speakers. of course if I move the speaker closer to the front wall, this would alow for a greater distance between my seat and the speaker fronts. The room is 15' X 13', but opens up in back of my seating position to a 15' X 17' kitchen.  This is a multi-purpose room, so there are furnishings to contend with.

Thanks for your help and time 

Brad

Again, Thanks for your help

Tone Audio in SFO should be able to provide the dimension.  Im  thinking about calling them in the AM

Thanks

PS: Good luck with the move

Brad

@Ladok 

Thank You for taking the time to describe your room dimensions, seating position, ect.  That info is very helpful. One thing I noticed, that has me concerned, is the lack of space between binding post on the Super 9's. The positive and negative post appear to be very close to one another.  Do you or have you used spade terminations?

I have Cardas Clear Lite S/wires.  The spade OD are 1/2" wide X 1/4" ID. Do you think they would fit ok?  If I have done the math correctly; I would need 3/8 of an inch gap between the post.  That would leave about 1/8 of an ich gap between the two spades when connected to the terminal post.

Thanks again

Brad