This Might Not Exist, Any reasonably priced, smaller speakers with 100db Sensitivity?
I am seriously considering putting together a system with power amp(s) that provide, at most 3.5 wpc. The Company behind them does not recommend using them with any speaker with less than 100db sensitivity.
Everything I am aware of is expensive and large to very large. Are there any quality speakers out there that would work effectively in a 12x10 room, and be capable of being driven by that amount of power? I would be happy to buy used, to keep the price affordable. I realize that the situation is not helped by the fact that many manufacturers inflate their claimed sensitivity.
Any expertise, recommendations or advice greatly appreciated.
Quality sensitive speaker at a low price = Tekton. Polycell 15 is 103 dB. Perfect SET is 98 dB (there are two versions) It should be fine and I have a friend whose pair sounds great. I have successfully driven Encores (96dB) with a 2 wpc Decware EL84UFO. Some people don't like the looks. Also some jump to conclusions that these speakers ahe a huge array of tweeters. They have one tweeter. An array of the same small drivers is also used as a midrange. Jerry |
@nightfall the Tektons are very tube amp friendly. that said, 4 wpc should be plenty for any 98 dB speaker. something wasn't right. I am currently sitting here listening to my 4 wpc tube amp (AD1 output tubes) driving my 98dB Horning speakers. I'm about 1/3 volume, I hardly ever get above 1/2 full volume, and before I get to 1/2 full volume it becomes very hard to talk over the music. Jerry |
@musicaddict I totally disagree. I say there are basicly two types of high end systems. Solid state systems, generally high power and many of the speakers that are highly regarded have sensitivities in the 85-88dB/watt-meter. Then there are the single ended tube systems, 6 wpc or less, and speakers in the sensitivity range of 96-110db/watt-meter. You have to choose one or the other. It is not uncommon for people to become married to a low sensitivity speaker and totally rule out the second option. dealers love these people since they have a lot more expenive amps to sell them in the ss 300wpc and up range. In fact, dealers will usually guide customers down this path. Jerry PS there are a few ss amps that cater to the low power market, but most systems fit into the above 2 categories. I'll also add that there is another emerging category--the high power tube amp aimed at the 90dB sensitiveity speakers. While not bad, SET fans are not on board. |
