Near Full Range, Highly efficient Stand Monitors?

I'd suggest you look at Reimer speakers, but I'm not sure they are still in production. I haven't seen any ads for them recently.

I have an early version of the McCullough model that I'd like to sell. You can contact me via email if you want to learn more

Hi Undertow,

Without significant boundary reinforcement (like corner loading), no bookshelf-sized speaker is going to give you 95 dB/1 watt and an honest -3 dB "deep into the 30 Hz range".

A very low damping factor tube amp will get you closer assuming it's a good match for the speakers, but still won't get you all the way there.

Imho the cold, harsh reality is that you'll have to juggle tradeoffs. Something's gotta give.

Duke
dealer/manufacturer

Audiokinesis
Yeah I figured, thats why I asked the question.. Larger speakers will be needed I am sure, or add a subwoofer. I saw these Audionote designs but they are bigger than a bookshelf for sure, and cost a pretty penny... Some new Hemp designed deal, suppose to be 98 db and down into the 30's, but about 3 ft tall still I think.
Thanks

UnderTow why not check out dukes speakers? Only 8in I know of that can give bass to 35hz in Med cab is fostex f200a but at only 90db 1 watt. F200a can still be used with some larger SET amps.

Well in all honesty this was more a general question rather than for a purchase, and I would not mind playing with a nice small speaker for fun, but it would need to be pretty cheap.. in the 400 range or so used.. Otherwise its not justified to me to have them as a hobby project or just keeping them around to have for a studio type setup when I want to use them.