BEST monitor speaker with a 90db senitivity rating

Agree with Reubent, I was going to post the same monitor.

Silverline SR-17. I believe the current version is rated at 90db. If it is anything like the previous versions (I've owned versions I, II, and (currently) III) it should be on your short list. The previous versions, btw, are rated at 89db, just short of your mark.

Marco

Check out what the Pros use.

"Monitors" are used professionally for mixing/mastering music. If you want the BEST for "monitoring" then I suggest you look in pro studio/recording magazines or check out pro studio websites to see their equipment lists.

For example see this link

http://www.atc.gb.net/client_list.html

Most high end studio Monitors have efficiencies around 90 db because of the SPL levels required in studio applications.

I agree with the suggestion of the DeCapos. I have been driving mine with a KR Enterprise BSI 18 amp, 15 wpc, and the sound is exceptionally good. The DeCapos do take a little care to set up correctly and match to a good amp but, in my experience, they are the best monitor speaker at anywhere near their price. And they are very easy to drive.

Not officially 90dB (89 instead), the JM Reynaud Offrande is awesome, and with at least my version, they can be driven great with very little power due to a very flat impedance curve. I am currently driving mine with Wyetech Lab Onyx monos with their huge 13 watts of power, and have never encountered any problems. Also have had some friend's ASL Wave-8's powering them for a short time and although the amps sucked they never clipped or seemed short on power.

Bass hits down into the low 30's, however they don't have a big 100hz bass hump so alot of listeners feel they lack in this department. Me I can't stand speakers with that boost, so they fit me perfectly.

Very musical and emotional sound. Tone is top notch on them. Looks are outstanding, as is build quality.

And best of all at their going used price (if you want to go that route) they are a steal.