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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
marktomaras
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I would seriously consider Wilson.  They have several options in your price range.  Sophia 3 and Sasha 1 are in the 10-15k range.  I am using an ARC VT100 mkII to drive my Sophia 2's
marktomaras
544 posts
 
Whoops, I wasn't done writing yet!

as my Arc 100 watts is doing well with Sophia 2, your BAT 150 watts will excel with Sophia 3.  They may be fine for Sasha 1 as well...
tom_hankins OP
928 posts
 
Well we've been out every weekend listening and have come to the conclusion, we will save/add a little more cash to our budget and either get a nice used pair of Anat III signatures or see if YG will build an active pair of Haileys. Either way, going to stay in the YG family. My amps should be fine with the top half of either speaker. Thanks for all the recommendations everyone!
ricred1
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tom_hankins,

I've been trying to upgrade my Aerial 7Ts. 16K sounds like a lot of money, but I had to spend a little more money also. I love YG Sonjas, but they are out of my price range. I ended up with Monitor Audio PL500s and I'm very happy.
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meadowman
140 posts
 
Tom,

  Look to C. Parras Anat III Sigs.  I also have a local pair of Magico S5s very close to your range.
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