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Living Voice Avatars VS Devore Super 8s

I've narrowed down my search to these two models. I'm unable to listen to these so its a tough decision, so I'm seeking advice from those that have heard them, preferably together and with tube gear. I'll be driving them with Shindo gear - Aurieges and Montille. Given that the amp is only 15 wpc the slightly higher efficiency of the Avatars (94 dB) vs the Devores (90 dB) may give it an edge. However, I've read that the Avatars need at least 18-20 watts to shine. Frequency response for the two are almost identical and both are well reviewed. Has anyone compared the two and what are your thoughts?
mikeyc8
mikeyc8 OP
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I found a nice pair of LVs, but the seller doesn't have the boxes so he prefers not to ship, so the search goes on....
david12
1,454 posts
 
I used the Avatars for years and yes, Kevin the designer does recommend 18 to 20 watts. To qualify that, he says 18 for large scale orchestral music, but for solo singers, Jazz, chamber music, 8 to 10 is fine. I have'nt heard the Devore's. but changed my Avatars to Acoustic Zen Adagios, which are clearly better at the first listen. More neutral, better base and treble.
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sfar
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I have not heard the Avatars so can't compare them to the Devores. I own the Devore 8's, not the Super 8's, and drive them with a 15 watt triode tube amp. They're 88 dB, even less efficient than the Super 8's, but the 15 watts is plenty in an 11 x 17 listening space.

More power of the same quality is always good but I wouldn't be afraid of the 15 watt output unless you've got a large room to fill. I couldn't be happier with the Devore 8's, they're the best money I've ever spent on audio gear.
gsm18439
895 posts
 
I believe that In Living Stereo in NYC has all three brands: Shindo, DeVore, and Living Voice. You might call them.
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