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$16K new/used speaker question?

Opinions on options for full range, 8ohm, 90db or above speakers. So far I have heard and liked both Devore GibbonX, and Acoustic Zen Crescendo's and really like them both a lot.  I'm using an all BAT tube system with the VK-150se tube amps. Any thing else I should be listening to? I've heard the Wilsons sound great with BAT gear, but on paper they look like they would be really rough on my amps.
tom_hankins
ricred1
2,067 posts
 
keithr,
please describe the Carmel 2s sound
keithr
1,306 posts
 
ricred1- very resolved, transparent speaker. certainly not a warm speaker, but not cool either which is usually how I've found, say Magico. Vocals could be bedazzling at times as emotion really came through with utmost resolve. On the negative side, I felt they lacked dynamics and the top end doesn't balance as well as the bigger YGs that have a third woofer. the Carmel 2 is a beautiful speaker and looks great in the flesh, but at 25k I found myself requiring a full range speaker...now if you're room is small, then the Carmel would be a natural fit. But for my taste, YG's Haileys are the best "value" in the line.

93rubyz
24 posts
 
If you have the space, order up some Klipsch Jubilees and you'll never have the desire to buy new speakers again.  Be forewarned, each one is about the size of a large refridgerator.
rothwea
45 posts
 
I agree with KeithR's comments about the Devore X. Great speakers.
marktomaras
544 posts
 
I would seriously consider Wilson.  They have several options in your price range.  Sophia 3 and Sasha 1 are in the 10-15k range.  I am using an ARC VT100 mkII to drive my Sophia 2's
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