Did you mean 95 dB or more?
DeKay
85 db or more efficient speaker recommendations
Starting with my system and preferences to narrow things a bit:
Nottingham Spacedeck with upgraded Van den Hul silver cable, Boston Audio graphite mat, Origin Live gravity weight, SME309 arm with a bit of extra mass and resonance damping, Hana Umami red cartridge, Hagerman Trumpet MC with Telefunken smooth plate ax7’s and Valvo 3 mica e83cc, extra damping, crystal cable, Cayin A 300B amp with Takayuki 300 B tubes and various nos tubes, anti cables and zero autoformers, Omega AlNiCo junior speakers, Omega subs, various other tweaks, bases, isolation and room treatments. I listen mostly to classical and older rock and folk (think CSNY, Moody Blues, Yes, Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell).
My main priorities are large holographic sound stage with excellent imaging, nice musical coherence (not a sterile or clinical analytic sound). Less important is the last little bit of inner set or perfect FR. Good dynamics too.
seeking recommendations that might do better than the Omegas for speakers. Price limit $6,000 per pair new. The Omegas are really very good for the price, just wondering if I can do better.
What a hobby/disease!
thanks for any input.
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I assume you meant 95dB@2.83V/1m.
If you’re open to taking some DIY and maybe doing some aesthetic polishing, and woodwork, to make it look less stock in visual, I’d recommend this - https://www.diysoundgroup.com/home-theater-speaker-kits/titan-815lx-kit.html
Sensitivity rating of 98dB@2.83V/1m
You can send them an email to ask details and what you want clarificat ion on @oceanica
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I have Omega's myself- the Super 8 Junior XRS. Agree with you- very difficult to beat them. In fact I have an amp from them (tube)- maybe I am the first customer- on the way from CT to Dubai as I write this. I only ordered them thinking if Louis makes such great speakers his amp has to be good. Enough of my digression- to answer your question: I would say Klipsch. I have owned (and loved) the RF 8000F II. Of course the Heritage series looks and sounds great too. |
@thecarpathian sold them about a year ago. Don't miss them actually. I have 4 speakers right now- one too many. Devore Fidelty O/Baby 9/10 Omega Junior 8 XRS 9/10 in a different way Axxess L3 (from Audio Group Denmark) 7/10 Qualio Audio IQ 8/10
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My full range single driver journey ended with Charney Audio Companions. I had three different Omega speakers all with dual subs, and a pair of the original Charney Audio Maestros with Omega RS7 drivers. The new Maestro is a smaller horn designed for an 8” driver and comes in at various price points spending on driver and cabinet finish. I would reach out to Brian at Charney to discuss your needs and he can give you thoughts on which speaker is best for your room. |
Thanks again everyone for the advice. I have spent some more time playing with placement of speakers and subs and added Aperion super tweeters. I am thinking I would need to spend a lot more to get much better. Incredible stage width and depth, beautiful imaging with a nice sense of air and coherence. Not sure there was much I did other than play with things until it sounded right. Not perfect, there are some slightly weak areas in lower mid, but not bad at all. |