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What speaker would be good for Krell rack?

Have a Krell KSA 300S which could probably run anything as it goes stable to 1 ohm@ 2,400 watts.Matched with KRC2/KPE.But I am running tubes and horns now.Thinking of going into D amp (that Wyred integrated looks like it deliver great value maybe match it with smaller but current needy speak in more compact cooller package if I might give up a tad of sound quality.Again not using the Krell amp now so should sell).Trying to think of speaker for amp to do set up for friend with used speaker at $3K to $5K which would use krell current,bass grip and help with the metallic mids.Sonus Faber Extrema monitors?15 ft to 20 ft room.I am into speakers that deliver high cost to quality ratio so maybe big Usher Dancers?Totem Winds?Looking for leads.Might use it myself might flip it for more compact system.No Apogee's as they are out of production though Diva's would be great match and while Maggie love to eat current they are bad match with Krell.I know this kind of stupid post like "What's a good stereo" but who knows what you guys might come up with.
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Chazz
chazzbo
ckoffend
684 posts
 
Depends on the sound you are trying to achieve. I would put the Thiel speakers high on that list. They love power, love curent and love more power. Some say they are bright, but with my Krell FPB 300 I think they sound great - they are more detailed than neutral, but the Krell (mine) really delivered great results. FWIW, I was just playing around with a pair of 2.2s that I got on ebay for really cheap and local pick up.

You could look at the 3.6 or 7.X. The 6s are nice, but they are really, super power hungry. A 15X20 foot room would be served well by the 3.6's.

I run W/P's, so that helps to give you a better idea of the sound I like.
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
Thiel or Vandersteen. I have 6s and they are NOT bright.

I don't know where this long purported notion comes from, but, like most crap without substance, is often sticky.
richard_stacy
686 posts
 
i have to third the thiel recomendation. i have had a couple of thiel/krell matches, although not at the present, and loved them. to me, they present an extremely accurate, fast, airy sound with a very large 3d stage. you have a few choices in your range. enjoy your quest!
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