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Speakers for Sansui AU-666

I'm currently on the lookout for a pair of speakers that would complement my vintage Sansui AU666 integrated, which i use in my bedroom system with a Dual 505-3/ OM20 and computer w/uDac as sources.

The room itself is approx 14' x 9.5', with the speakers on the long wall, at the foot of my bed. Carpeted.

I'm currently running Rega Aras on stands and, although good, I feel there would be a better speaker for this amp.

Bearing in mind the amp's amp's vintage, the room size, the limited space for speaker placement and the fact that the room is acoustically dead (primarily due to synthetic carpets, which i think suck the life out of speakers), does anyone have any idea of a solid speaker pairing?

In some ways, i was thinking about Klipsch Heresys, but there is a voice in the back of my head that says not to go that route.

Old Dynaco A10's or A25's, which can be had at very low cost, are other speakers I was thinking of as a potential.

JBL's come to mind as well..L100s or L110 (don't know if these are too big for the room, though)

Perhaps Yamaha NS series speakers...

ADS is yet another...not sure of which model, mind you. Perhaps the 570?

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All of these speaker options are vintage, however, i'm not opposed to a new speaker that would work in my situation. To be honest, most modern speakers I've tried in my condo do not sound good due to room acoustics (which i cannot change). I'm starting to think that vintage speakers are the way to go.

Any thoughts and/or suggestions would be much appreciated.
loose
loose OP
239 posts
 
Bozak, eh? I've never really read anything about them, let alone heard them (i've heard OF them). I'll have to read up on them..

Musicrover: How were the original tweeters on the A25s by comparison to the new ones? Did these Dynacos only come alive w/ the new tweeters? The reason i ask is b/c i wasn't likely going to be modding any speakers i purchase (not to that extent, anyway...although now you got me thinking...)

I just found a guy relatively close by who's apparently got a ton of vintage speakers (and receivers, amps etc), including many of the ones discussed here. Hopefully, i can get a chance to make some direct comparisons. Can't wait!
rrog
1,958 posts
 
Actually the ES14 is an easy speaker to drive with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms and a minimum of 7 ohms. It is basically crossoverless so nothing to rob power in that respect.

Price on JBL L 100 depends on condition.
musicrover
56 posts
 
Loose - The Dynacos have a very good sound with the original tweeters, However with the new tweeters they took another step up IMO. The tweeters are very easy to replace just a few screws to remove and connect a couple of wires and you are in business. It was worth the cost for me.
rgs92
974 posts
 
I started with the Dynaco A25s back in the 1970s and still
have a deep affection for them. They cost me new $120 for
the pair.
I listened to all the ARs, KLHs, Advents, ADCs and liked the
Dynacos much better for the solid integrated bass and the
lack of a jazzy-tizzy tweeter and a kind of coherent natural
sound.

Now I use a pair of Lahave Mela monitors (small, 33 pound
speakers that have a million-dollar tonality to me and a
live you are there sound almost like I used to get with my
Apogee Stages, another benchmark speaker for me).

I also have and like a litte pair of Sonus Faber Cremona
Auditors (though I plan on selling these when i get around
to it); I like the Melas better.
loose OP
239 posts
 
Back to this older thread, I've been looking at a pair of ADS L710 speakers and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on that pairing (with the Sansui AU666 integrated, that is).
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