Eton 8.1's or Apogee Slant 6

Apogees are not known to do well with subs. It is a mismatch between the fast ribbon and the slower box. Having owned Apogees before, you probably know that.

The Slant 6 is Apogees smallest floor speaker. I have heard it in much smaller enclosures, and with a precious tube amp, the realism is breathtaking.

For your size room, I would look for the Slant 8. or a Centaur. They will fill the room better. You must be very careful the speaker is in good working condition.

Like this one

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1267540743&/Apogee-Centaur-Major-ribbon-sp

As for the Eto, it's a nice box.

According to one deep pockets Apogee owner, the Centaur ribbon is second to none. He took out the mid and HF ribbons of his Full Range Apogees, and replaced them with a centaur ribbon. Centaurs do call for a more powerful amp than the Slant 6. I know of a $2k amp that will work wonders with it, if you are interested.

I don't see the 13 by 14 room as big a problem as others. One of my rooms is that big, and I can easily envision the hybrid Apogee there.

As for shipping, if you can afford it, Vintage Trucking specializes in antiques and valuable art. Everything is handled by two men with kid gloves. I have repeatedly shipped Apogees country wide with no problem at all. Just see they are snug in their cases.

Hi Mr. Gallant, did I name names???? Now that you have taken your bow, I want you to know I held up the example of the Centaur mated with the FR because I wanted to make the point the Centaur ribbon is highly valued.

For those reading this thread, go to Gallant's system to see what I am talking about.

Those gorgeous Rosewood Centaurs are still their for the taking. They are in Oregon.

Whatever, and thanks for adding your opinion on the Centaur ribbon.