Incredible speakers, but my 100W tube amp wasn't enough for my large room. Agree with Avguy that they need big SS power. Sensitivity is around 88 dB. Uses the same midrange and tweeter as the T-5 which was reviewed by Stereophile. The T-5 dipped below 3 ohms in the midrange. Final list price was US $11,700 or thereabouts.
Hales Transcendence 8 Speakers
Hi there.Just joined up yesterday.I'm over here in England and hoping somebody can help me,sure would be grateful.There is a pair of Hales Tr 8 speakers for sale here which interest me greatly.The seller has no idea as to the SENSITIVITY of the speaker OR of the impedance either.Can anyone advise me?Are they power hungry blighters?You see I have a wonderful amplifier (Pathos Inpol2 integrated).It is a hybrid amp being a valve preamp and a Pure Class A power amp but only 45wpc.This amp is capable of beautiful and beguiling sound,especially midrange,with efficient,highish sensitivity speakers.Seller offering them at £1900 (GBP) and claims the full RRP was £10,000 when new.Any help greatly recieved. Believe it or not it is 36 degrees C here today.YES IN ENGLAND.Many thanks,Woodpecker.