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Single-driver speakers for 2W 45 SET monoblocks

My wonderful Welborne 45 SET monoblocks will be built shortly (shortly after I start them, that is). I have/had intended to use my Zu Druids with them, but as this system is for fun & experimentation, I want to try some other speakers too. I like the Druids but have heard other single drivers, like the Omegas, that I liked better.

So, I'm looking for some other speakers in the 99db+ sensitivity range. The problem is that that makes things pretty difficult. The 96dB Omegas, and horns in the 95-96 range, might be sensitive enough, but I think that is borderline for 2W amps. I would like to stay in the 98dB and up range, unless I get first-hand recommendations from folks using 45s with them. I like to listen with about 95db peaks 10' away, large room.

Price range is $3K new at the most. Thanks for any ideas.
paulfolbrecht
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gawdbless
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I have a pair of Oris 150 horns made by Johnk. They are the true hi-fi bargain of the century (IMHO) that come up on sale occasionally here on 'Audiogon'. They will probably within your budget secondhand. They are not a Single driver speaker and I do not know If 2W is enough juice to drive them.
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kgturner
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paul:

i've found a lot of magic between my yamamoto a-08s and von schweikert dB99SE speakers. granted, i'm "cheating" when it comes to bass as the dB99SE have built in 600 watt amps per speaker. still, it's a combo i think i'll keep for a good long while.
paulfolbrecht OP
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To clarify further: I now own 45 and PX-25 amps and also am not longer in the market for speakers.

Thanks.
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