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moving coil speaker for tubes

hi, who makes a good speaker that works with tubes ? I am talking about pushpull tube amps, rogue audio m150 monos. 150 wpc . I really like the sound of revel speakers, they are very open sounding and low distortion which is good, but it is not an ideal match with tubes. what out there would work well ? there seems to be lots of speakers made for single ended tube amps, but most of these that I have heard are very colored sounding. any sugestions would be much help ! thanks, chris
chrissain
wlfbmf
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Try changing the speaker posts and let them break in. That will change the sound more than anything.
chrissain OP
470 posts
 
wlfbmf, dont be an a-hole.
wlfbmf
3 posts
 
Easy now. Anyone who knows their audio would never, ever use that combo with stock posts!!! Try different cables. I know a dude who makes some killer stuff. You want the hook up? Bet you never heard anything even close!!
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
Atmosphere listed some very good choices, and there are even more available if you are into DIY.

I have owned Rogue preamp and amps. I have always found them to be a clean, clear, non-tubey sounding equipment. Based on this I think I understand what you are looking for.

Changing speaker posts, by-passing is even better, will possibly allow more details to come through but won't do anything for speaker colorations.

I'm not sure I would agree that there are speaker made for SET. There are certainly very efficient speakers, but that just helps SET work with them. The coloration that you have heard with such speakers could very well be coming from the SET. Like speakers, some SET are less colored than others.

Also, there is nothing wrong with running very efficient speakers on 150 watts/ch. I have added a second 50 watt PP amp to my horns and the improvement in bass control, as well as enhanced separation, is amazing.
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