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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
deep_333
1,602 posts
 

"Full range driver" = compromised in every range.

There are different tekton models. The moabs i currently have love high current, but, a 100 watts or so should be plenty, they don't needs 1000s of trash wstts. But, i believe the Perfect SET Tekton models (though having the same sensitivity as a moab) were specifically designed for flea...flea-flea-flea of flea watt ( lil weener special). Call Tekton and he may give you the technical scoop on what he had to do...to satisfy the needs of the lil weener watt pilgrims. 

I much prefer this small amp with a full range driver such as the Omegas. (and I much prefer the Tektons with high powered solid state)

erik_squires
16,410 posts
 

Klipsch Heresy is 99 dB

 

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jasonbourne71
1,272 posts
 

Regarding speaker size: you can have deeper bass or higher sensitivity - but not both.

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bilyeauxbrew
30 posts
 

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.

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rick_n
252 posts
 

Are we being punked with this question?

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