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$16K new/used speaker question?

Opinions on options for full range, 8ohm, 90db or above speakers. So far I have heard and liked both Devore GibbonX, and Acoustic Zen Crescendo's and really like them both a lot.  I'm using an all BAT tube system with the VK-150se tube amps. Any thing else I should be listening to? I've heard the Wilsons sound great with BAT gear, but on paper they look like they would be really rough on my amps.
tom_hankins
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falconquest
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There are a pair of Vienna Acoustic "The Music" in New Jersey on the sight right now for $14K. I would highly recommend having a conversation with the owner. I have to admit that I have not heard them but everything I have heard from other owners or read about them is, they're magical.
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gammajo
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For that price you could get into a pair of used Von Schweikert Anniversary MK 2 speakers. Mine sold quickly at about that price. I owned them for years and they are really exceptional. I left only to upgrade to the $60,000 Von Schweikert VR 55 Aktives. I think they would meet your efficiency standards.Call VSA and they may know of a pair available and can answer any compatibility questions knowledgeably.
terry9
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Second the new Quads. I have been using 2905's for 10 years now, with no issues - just happy ears.

fliz
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That’s more power than I’d know what to do with.

I’m driving 102db speakers w/ 8 watt amps.
tom_hankins OP
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Sorry not to get back to everyone til now. Was in hospital. I have heard the Acoustic Zen speakers at 4/5 different shows and they always impressed me. My wife and I did around an hour or more private audition of the Devore Gibbon X (silverback replacement ?)and I liked them a lot, wife not so much. I like the Wilson Sasha/Maxx 3  a lot also and could swing either of these. I prefer buying new.

By full range, I want in room response down to under 25hz. I'm getting that now with my little YG Kipod II sigs.  These speakers sound much better with my BAT tube amps, then with my Mac 601 amps. But they really open up and play different with all the headroom the macs offer. Looking for something that will sound great and will allow the amps to loaf along while doing it.

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