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Speakers for low power amps?

Hi, I am looking for suggestions for a high efficiency speaker. I am considering going to a low power SET setup. I really know nothing about it but I have always wanted to try out the low power amps. I figured I should start with speakers. What should I look for in speakers, just high DB rating? My room is about 14' x 22'. Where I live I have no stores that carry high end audio, so I will have to travel to hear anything. Any opinions?
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krell_man
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Just being nosy, but why do you want to give up the system you have? It looks like a really good system.

Have you considered keeping the amp and speakers, and going with a good tube pre-amp like a Herron VTSP-1A/166 or VTSP-2, Conrad-Johnson Premier 17LS2, or CAT?

Reference 3A Di Capo's are really nice for an SET set-up if that's what you want to do
avguygeorge
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There are many options--any of the single driver speakers--along with many others---Just stay away from speakers that drop below 6--at any point (many speakers say "8" but may drop to 4 in the bass).
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pal OP
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Krell man, I like my system but I like to listen at lower volumes. The Aerials don't really open up unless you turn them up. I found my friends 10t speakers to be the same way. I feel it is time for a change. I will look into the REF 3As. Anyone else that have specific models for me to check out?
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