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High efficiency speakers

Hi,
I am getting into low wattage SET amps (specifically the 18w Lamm ML2.1). I am told that to realize the full benefits of such low powered SETs, you need high efficiency (>95db) speakers with benign impedance curve. But when I look around, these speakers are often horn based, huge and unattractive (to my eyes), and have problems with low bass (either no low bass or needs powered woofers whose integration is a problem).
My question to the experts out there. Have you come across well designed high efficiency speakers that are full range, don't take space like Avantgarde Trios, and look as nice as a Kharma?
Thanks for your suggestions.
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KCS loudspeakers offers hi-eff loudspeakers that are not horn based. Where a custom shop so most anything goes;)
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Dukes Audiokinesis loudspeakers might run on your 18 watts hes a great guy products very well though out.
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Paul, I read your AN review on AA you say only 2 days use? Is this correct? Where drivers etc broken in before you purchased? Thank you
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Jax I use SETs and play rock, punk, pipe organ ,etc most every type of music. I never feel limited by my SET horns systems I play whatever I want. If loudspeakers and SET both are well matched I can play most any SPL level off 1 SET amp. Ive even used a SET horn system at a outdoor biker rally and at my sons school gym. And these are musical horns designed for hi-end audio use not PA. And some bass systems dont need large SS power if designed for low power or SET so not all large bass drivers need large power. Also since SET powers not just 2-8 watts many SETs have more these are not as limiting. I will also end by saying I greatly enjoy 300b but most if not all 300b amps are rolled off after 40hz. Ive owned many some of the best all have been weak in bass compared to other SET designs. And drivers are not moving air as much as exciting it by pressure wave like ripples in water.
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