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Ok, I have a First Watt F-8..so I figured I would read the reviews and see what "so called professionals" are using to review the F-8. Well, I find they use all these esoteric speakers that aren't even for sale anywhere int he USA....Why can't they not use some of the more popular speakers..or speakers they feel re best suited for the particular amp...and visa versa.

thekellers1
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fuzztone
5,625 posts
 

Not sure of the motive for reading reviews if you’ve already purchased.

Write one, using your speakers that I’ve probably never heard.

thekellers1 OP
11 posts
 

Simple, I am looking to upgrade my speakers..so looking for viable candidates

djones51
4,947 posts
 

Well that amp only puts out 25 watts and it’s already at .02% distortion at 1 watt so stick with speakers that are very easy to drive. Horns come to mind as type.

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deadhead1000
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It makes sense for them to use speakers they are familiar with (esoteric or not), that way they can compare the sound of different amps, it works the other way also, they would use a setup they know the sound of, to compare to other amps/DACs etc. 

The good news for you is, there are plenty of folks on this and other sites that can tell you their real-world experience with setups that might match what you are looking for. It helped me to match a new amp to my speakers.

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