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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.

nightfall

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nightfall OP
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The 3.5 watts I mentioned was hardly from a lousy amp. I was referring to the outstanding Triode Audio Labs creations. 

nightfall OP
224 posts
 

Thanks Jerry, real life experience of what truly works is valuable. I say that because a friend of mine tried 4.5 wpc into a speaker rated at 98db sensitivity and it couldn't drive it at more than a very polite conversation level, max. It too 15wpc for it to work well. 

nightfall OP
224 posts
 

Extremely useful link. Thank you! 

nightfall OP
224 posts
 

Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and recommendations. All are appreciated. And Ralph, I may also try your DIY recommendation if I can work out a strategy for crossovers. 

nightfall OP
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bilyeauxbrew

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Nightfall I have found both the Klipsh and Omegas sound wonderful with 2 watts in my 15x15 room. All the volume needed. Do have a sub as well.

Very helpful to know, thanks! Tells me this is truly workable. Based on this, I have just purchased a pair of 95db Omega Compact Alnico monitors. I will also be pairing them with a sub. 

nightfall OP
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Certainly will do. 

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