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Speakers for 300B --- Klipsch Heresy 4 or other ideas???

Hello, I'm looking for speakers to pair with my Elekit 300B integrated amp. We just moved from Calif to Michigan and I sold all my speakers because we didn't want to pay for a second moving POD. (we got rid of half our stuff) So starting fresh, I'm looking at some options for a good pairing with the 300B. I had been using Tekton Enzo 2.7 which were a fairly good pairing with their 98db sensitivity even though they dip to 4 ohms. It's a long wait for Tektons now and I read some interesting reviews of Heresy 4's. Better bass and less horn honk than the previous model 3's seem to be the take-aways. Anyone using them with flea-watt tubes? 

Some other ideas are:
Decware DM 945
Omega speakers
Seas A26 kit @ Madisound

I'd like to spend $3k or less. My music listening is very broad, but chamber, symphonic and old school jazz make up the majority. I listen less loud and need something that sounds good at low-medium volume. I also value good dynamic range. I need violins and other acoustic instruments to  sound realistic. Any and all ideas welcomed. Thanks.


dtapo
chorus
976 posts
 
I like the "Others" you list much, much more than the ones you seem to be
considering. I have owned multiple Klipsch speakers, heard several
Tektons. You seem to be putting together what will be a great system
so if you make an error I am betting it will be corrected quickly.

Since you mention a DIY option, try building some
Altec A-5 or A-7 boxes- Or buy some- and collect
the assorted woofers, horns and compression drivers
to build a pair. Likely cost. $1.5k-$2k if you are patient.
Advantages-
-Sensitivity near 100.
-Amazing good sound at low levels.
-Awesome appearance will overwhelm any room and any spouse.
-Resale is about 30 seconds.
dtapo OP
73 posts
 
Thanks for all the ideas and suggestions. I got the Lore Reference because I wanted something sooner rather than later. I'm still interested in building something - maybe this winter. The PI speakers look interesting. Maybe try my hand at building a Devore o/93 clone. The 10" woofer from the Seas A26 kit is similar to what Devore uses, but with a different Tweeter. I like the idea of the woofer running without a X-over and just a cap on the tweeter.
mozartfan
2,143 posts
 
Surptised you have not looked at my topics on wide band.
Come on, you need to expand your ideas about speakers.
The DavisLouis VX8 would be perfect match and just found out the VX 8 is superior to Tang Band's 8's. Much better NeoDymium magnet  system. = superior sound.

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