Tiny Room (6' x 9') speaker advice

The Infinitesimal was a great little speaker, but the tweeter wasn’t a ribbon.

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OK you got me, I replaced the planar diaphragm. Trust me one looked like ribbon tinsel from a Christmas tree.

I like the cast aluminum case and hardwood caps. It was a super fun project.

I wonder what Danny at GR could do with them.. I’m gonna send him a set.

I have two pairs. One pair with a mismatched tweeter, wrong color but the right static resistance.

They look like they are ready for a fallout shelter, pretty friggin’ sturdy. :-)

GR Research has a real nice sounding unit just not retro. I like something that sounds exceptional too. Not just good. GR is one of a kind for sure.

https://gr-research.com/product/desktop-mini/

Pick your finish. I picked the best of everything.. 607.00. AND finished.

OP I got a few upgrades for a TD145 too. I usually keep 4-6 160s or 165s here for projects.. Ear plugs.. There is a tip.. 2.00 put them in the suspension springs..

Regards

Awesome, I will check out the Omega Super 3i as well, thanks Rich!

I agree with the comments above that the Linton is probably a little too big, will give the Denton a listen. 

As several have suggested, headphones are a great alternative, I typically use Sennheiser 660s and HIFIman HE-400i with a Cayin player. While I like them both, I find headphones difficult to use for extended periods of time, which is why I am on the hunt for something small that will sound good in a small space. That said the new Scott has a headphone out so may be worth a shot.

6 X 9 rooms ... sounds like the 8 X 10 room I had in an apartment in Astoria years back.  I used a Marantz 2216B receiver with Wharfedale Diamond 9.1s and a bare bones TEAC  CD player and it was pretty damn nice.  If you want that vintage look, I would go with the Wharfedale Dentons.  I use the Dentons in a bedroom system today with an Outlaw receiver.  I might also look at the Omega Super 3i @ $700/pair.  You can have the cabinets done up anyway that you would like.  They would work nicely with your Scott set-up.

Omega Super 3i 

Rich 

6’x9’ room? If you are looking considering Wharfedales, the Dentons are the ones you should put ears on. The Lintons would probably be way too big for that room. The Dentons would also come in under budget. My brother found a lightly used pair of Denton 80th anniversary with matching stands for about $400. However,with your budget, I would be looking at Harbeth P3SER, or any of the other LS3/5 derivatives. I run a pair of Graham Chartwell LS3/5’s in a small room(9x13) with great results. Another brand to consider would be Falcon. The make highly rated LS3/5a speakers.
Best of luck.

6x9?

Headphones.

The Infinitesimal was a great little speaker, but the tweeter wasn't a ribbon.

I have heard great things about the Infinity Infinitesimal and BBC L3S/5A, but unfortunately being true vintage they are tough to find for audition.

The Spendor, Harbeth P3ESR, Fritz and Wharfedale are all the exact look that I was going for. The only set that I am at all familiar with (i.e., have heard) is the Wharfedale Linton, which I liked a lot. The Fritz and Spendor look exactly what I am looking for with respect to price, build quality and suitability for the space and low power tube amp.

Thanks everyone, really appreciate the advice!

This Spendor 4/5 would fit the bill and is well within your budget. I have owned many Spendor and Harbeth speakers and I doubt you would go wrong with this one!!

https://generubinaudio.com/shop/ols/products/spendor-classic-45

Check out the website for Fritz Speakers; the sound they produce is amazing for such small speakers, and they actually can put out bass you can feel, and they're around the price range you are looking at. I believe he's got a trial period as well.... 

Vintage look-wise and space wise, I think the Wharfedale Dentons would be more appropriate over Lintons. Does it have to be close to $3k?

+1 for the Wharfedale Lintons at $1,800 with stands. They have a real vintage vibe and sound great. 

If you’re a fan of Vandersteen speakers. You could go with the VLR Wood at $1,800 or you could reach a little higher and go for the VLR Carbon Tweeter at $3200. I haven't heard either of these speakers but there are a few forum members whose opinions I respect that hold these speakers in high regard. 

https://www.vandersteen.com/categories/compact-speakers

I just rebuilt  pair of Infinity Infinitesimals. The guy paid 400.00 for a nice looking pair. He bought new ribbon for the tweeters. I installed the ribbons, checked the DVC Watsons, surrounds and turned them 180 degrees. I replaced the tweeter caps and inductors and cleaned up all the LPad switched. I added a great pair of red copper 5 way binding post and rewired with OCC/silver.

They are 12" tall. 95% efficient at least.  What a great speaker and the rework paid big time.. I think the binding post and wiring were the biggest thing..

He uses First Watt gear.

I tested them with a MX110z and a MC225. 28 wpc

They filled my whole work shop 30 x 40 and I used a single BB sub. The sub is in a 8cf box. It uses a 12" firing up, a 15" firing down and an 18" HE passive radiator facing forward. 250 watts. :-) The drivers are 92 - 94%. 100db was pretty easy

The sub is behind me 5 feet away the speakers are in front 10 feet away.

About 800.00 total for the little Titans. He had used stands that were to short. He had some pavers he like. He glued three together and painted the pavers with the same color as the stands. Looked great. 30.00 for the construction goop and primer and spray paint. 

Great and they ARE from 1978 - 1980 or so.. Way ahead of their time and make quite a statement, Then and NOW..

I got a couple pairs stashed somewhere.. :-)

Regards

If you really want to go vintage (but still modern and good) you could look for a currently manufactured model of the BBC studio monitor LS3/5A. Some examples are listed on that Wikipedia page, on which the Harbeth P3ESR XD is included. There's also the Rogers Hi-Fi LS3/5A.

Great 2 channel for any room.

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that is easy wharfedale lintons

thay look vintage but sound modern they will sound great in that room

Dave and Troy

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wharfedale dealerhttps://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/wharfedale-linton-85th-anniversary-loudspeaker

A small room needs small speakers. I'd either stick with the KEFS (Have some wood cabinets built) or something like Harbeth P3ESR XDs. Get one of the new mini "wonder subs" to supplement the bass.