Have you considered a more beefy amp? Classical and rock are both pretty demanding IMO.
Tektons are Really good rock speakers and are easy to drive but with 12 watts? Would probably sound fine at lower levels.
Yeah you are correct... big gamble and you are probably not going to be able to hear these smaller brands. On the other hand Tekton has made a huge splash at least in the US and if they didn’t work out I would think there are some other audio dudes in your country that would be happy to take them off your hands at a smaller loss than shipping them back.
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It’s not all about efficiency. A high and relatively stable impedance is also very important. Proacs are not rated that high in efficiency but play well with low power amps. The Cary 300 SEI always sounded great with 1SC’s. Your near field listening position also works in your favor. I’ve also heard the D20R sound great with a 12 wpc Leben and a Shindo amp, which I don’t recall the model designation. So, I think Proac is worth your consideration. |
I'm sorry I noticed, finally , you're using a flea watt amp. You'll want something like the Audio Note or similar. |
I have an 87 year old friend that bought a beautiful set of Kliscph Heritage (the original model), and they were too bright for him. He did some checking, and found with some simple wiring changes, he was able to make them sound extremely good.
I went over to his home and listened to them (including with my new 3C24 amp), and found them to be one the best sounding speakers I've heard in fifty years. Our listening distance was about 7-8 feet. I feel it's something you might consider as you go forward.
Best regards,
Dan |
@simna here is the website for a Swedish retailer of Audio Note speakers. https://audioconcept.se/I own and love the AN-J with a 17 watt tube amp. |
@djones51
Unfortunatly all of the speaker brands you suggest doesn't have any speaker that is sensitive enought. Mostly they are worse than my Tannoys. The exeption is JBL but they seems to have problems with their quality. |
I have not done anything close to a direct comparison between a Klipsch Heresey and Tekton speakers, but, I have heard the Klipsch and two of the Tekton models--the MOAB and the Double Impacts. I prefer the Tekton speakers because they are not as rough or harsh sounding. The Tektons sound quite good for the money and work well with low-powered amps. |
There’s, Buchardt, ATC, Dynaudio, Gradient, Dutch and Dutch, GGNTKT, Proac, Wharfedale, jeez Europe has a lot of speaker companies this is just a small sample. Adam, Q Acoustics, Kef, Devaliet... I haven’t listed one yet that isn’t better than Tekton.
I would say Revel but they are overpriced in Europe.
Edit : Sorry completely forgot JBL you might find those to give a try. |
I heard klipsch many years ago and wouldn't assume they sound the same now. Genelec many years ago isn't genelec now but if you aren't looking for one of the most accurate reproductions of your source I agree you probably won't like them. |
@erik_squires
Problem is, I have all five thumbs in the middle of the hand ;)
@twoleftears
I doubt that anyone have their speakers in Sweden. Have to check.
Anyone compared Klipsch Heresey III with any Tekton model? |
Well, your neighbors in Sweden, Seas, and Denmark, Scanspeak, make great speaker components. Would you consider a kit? Here's a highly regarded Danish kit designer: http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/ |
I wonder if Audio Note would work. The AN-E is a very nice speaker. |
Hmm...
Yes, I checked some dealers in Sweden. Not all.
Trenner & Friedl; above my budget
Paradigm Persona 3F; can't find them in Sweden
Genelec? I have heard Genelec many years ago and I think they were overhyped and "loudness sounding". Sorry.
Anyone heard Living Voice Auditorium R25A?
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@simna My listening position is ~ 7 feet from my speakers. Your Audion Sterling amplifier is a good pairing for Cube Audio speakers. Cube Audio distributor in Sweden: https://perfect-sense.se/Cube has representation in Norway, Denmark, Finland and you could also visit them in Poznań, Poland. I have the Nenuphars. Cube's Magus and Bliss fit your budget. Low volume performance is a strength. Just so you know, I came very close to moving forward with Audion's Golden Dream 300B Parallel monos and the Black Shadow 2 MkII 845 SET amp. You have a solid amp! |
Yes, glad you found it. LoL Findland? I plead fast fingers on a tablet. |
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Trenner and Friedl is an interesting suggestion. Although none of their models is extremely efficient, I've heard them with lower powered amps and they sound very good--very lively sounding even at modest volume levels.
I would also look at Audio Note (uk) speakers. They are also not extremely efficient, but, they are meant to play with the quite low-powered amps offered by Audio Note. I've heard AN-E and AN-J speaker powered by their 6.5 watt amps and never thought they need more power. |
Pop over to Findland and listen to a pair of Genelec 8351B. |
I really like the persona line for how dynamic they play with low power amps. You could get a good used pair of 3f for your budget. |
@simna - as you are 'set" on keeping your amp, perhaps you should listen to something from Trenner & Friedl. I owned the Pharoahs for several years, driven with an 18 wpc set amp and I thought they were great. They are fairly efficient and work well in small rooms. |
What brands of high-sensitivity speaker are available in Sweden that fall into your budget? Have you called a few audio stores? |
@chayro
Not the answer I hoped for :(
I usually listen to low volumes and if I want to play louder I have a Moonriver 404 that really takes a grip on the Tannoys.
But I have just become a sucker for SET tubes amps and have just bought the Audion Audio Sterling, so your suggestion is no solution. Thanks anyway.
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You are in somewhat of a difficult position, as listening to rock with a 12 wpc amp requires very efficient speakers, combined with the fact that you are listening very close to the speakers, so the room with soften nothing. Plus, all the brands like Devore and Tekton are cost-prohibitive to ship. Honestly, with what you said, I would consider another amplifier with more power. The Tannoys are good speakers and an amp with a bit more bite might be just what you're looking for. |
