Speaker match for 75 watt Tenor amps


I'm getting very close to purchasing a pair of
Tenor amps and would like some opinions on speaker
choices. Top contenders so far; Verity Parsifal
encores and Coincidents. I'm pretty sold on the
Verity ,but interested in other peoples opinions.
saxman2

Showing 2 responses by kana813

This is the most stupid thread I've seen on this forum.

The most important component is the speakers.

Unless the Tenor amps are perfect, you should select a speaker which best fits your listening room and musicial
taste, and then pick an amp which can drive them properly.

I had a pair of JF's OTL amps, which he handmade for $1K
on Quads, and I can't believe anyone would think these copy cat amps from Canada are worth $20K.

Saxman, find speakers you like and ask the manufacturer
what's the best amp to drive them.

Don't get hung up on fancy wood bases with parts that are worth 10% of the asking price.

Great speakers will sound good with a cheap amp, but a
great amp can never make up for a poorly designed speaker.

Aloha.
Tireguy: Tim- I didn't mean to imply that any of the speakers mentioned were poorly designed. I just think it's better to select your speakers first.

Based on your report, I'm sure the Tenor OTL amps sound great.

I'd love to have a pair, but their cherry wood bases wouldn't match my koa speakers and for $20K I can buy
a new Miata.

Aloha.