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opinion on Omega Super 3i speakers

Hi All, I recently got a 300B SET tube amp and the seller recommended that I try tip toeing into the world of high sensitivity speakers with Omegas.  I see online the Omega Super 3i series seems relative easy on the wallet to get into, wondering if anyone has experience with these?  Is 3" cone too small?   Should I save up for the bigger 7" or 8" cone size ones?  I'm used to B&W's bookshelf with 6.5" woofer.  Thanks ahead.
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Love my Super 3i's. I purchased them in the fall of 2016 and have no desire to upgrade, however, if I did upgrade I would go with the Super 3 High Output Monitor (there's a lot to like about that 4.5" driver). I now have them paired with a Decware SE84UFO.
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You will need sub for the 3i to really appreciate them.omegas like tubes
Which is why I use 2 subs (crossed at 80 Hz). Funny, when I take the subs out of the equation it always surprises me to hear just how much bass those little 4.5" drivers can produce. Could I live with the Super 3i's without the subs? Yes, I think so. There is a lot to like when paired with the right amp. I already had the subs when I purchased the Omega's so I didn't have to think much about the bottom end. Not sure I would have bothered adding a sub or 2 if that wasn't the case. Of course, my nervosa would have likely kicked in at some point and .. 
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