Even at 87db, it isn't that bad. Vandersteen usually makes easy to drive speakers that may not be 90+db, but will not make an amp go into convulsions. If you add one or two of his subs, then your amp will have even more leeway.
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Need some Speakers with sensitivity >90db
A friend is looking to upgrade his speakers. Budget is in the region of $800-$1400
He would like floor standers, but monitors are OK as well
They must have a sensitivity greater than 90db in order to play nicely with his amp
We tried my 89db speakers last night and they were very good - except when a couple of tracks were played loudly - the bass got a little out of control
With my amp the sound was perfect, so I’m thinking if he tries a speaker with higher sensitivity, it should be a better match.
I’ve taken a look at Tannoy Mercury 4’s, which come in at 93db and there are a couple of Martin Logan bookshelf/monitors at 92 db
Thanks for any suggestions - Steve
He would like floor standers, but monitors are OK as well
They must have a sensitivity greater than 90db in order to play nicely with his amp
We tried my 89db speakers last night and they were very good - except when a couple of tracks were played loudly - the bass got a little out of control
With my amp the sound was perfect, so I’m thinking if he tries a speaker with higher sensitivity, it should be a better match.
I’ve taken a look at Tannoy Mercury 4’s, which come in at 93db and there are a couple of Martin Logan bookshelf/monitors at 92 db
Thanks for any suggestions - Steve
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Tls49 Luis from Omega is genius, I bought supercone rs8 , True 98db Speakers from Him, they work well with tubes, the moment I completed 150hrs burn in, music wise is head to head to my tekton impact monitor sound quality I prefer the rs8, openness and liveness tekton wins, either one you can’t go wrong... |
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-Of-Vintage-JBL-L100-Century-Speakers-Studio-Monitors/112759271785?hash... No affiliation with listing seller then upgrade the XO http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/JBL_L100.htm Best of Luck Peter |
I've been speaker shopping for low powered tube amp and here's the BIG problem.Manufacturers OUT AND OUT LIE regarding sensitivity specs.The Ref.3A for example was measured by some Canadian testing facilility at 87.5db.actual @1 watt input..The Martin Logans came in at 88db.and on and on.. Look at gently used Nola Boxers,the Silverline Preludes and Prelude+ and I've seen great prices lately on used Legacy speakers,4 ohm nominal but most are 94db..Also look at the Q Acoustics 3050,it looks like an amazing deal... |
A floorstander alternative to the well-regarded Ref 3As: Silverline Prelude Plus (92 db). Used will be necessary to hit your friend’s budget range though they can be had new for under $2000 (and sometimes well under that). Enjoying a pair with a 20 wpc amp. https://www.underwoodhifi.com/products/silverline-audio |