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More effecient speakers?

Hello,

my current rig is

-Acoustic Zen Adagios
-Hegel H160 integrated
-Jolida JD9 Mk2 phono
-Oppo 105
-VPI HW-19 Mk 4 with a Benz Ace 

im pretty happy with it, but I wonder if having more effecient speakers would enhance the sound? The AZ's are rated 89db. Do I need more effecient speakers? My budget is $3k new or used.  I'm more of a clinical, technical listener who nonetheless loves sound on the warmer side. 

Thank you for guidance and patience. 
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larryi
3,940 posts
 

With 150 watts on tap, you have enough power for virtually any speaker.  If you are looking for a different/improved sound, you might find it with more efficient speakers or less efficient speakers, it would not matter because you have more than enough power, so, pick according to sound preference. 

I think you have a nice complement of gear and cannot readily think of anything that would greatly improve the sound that does not involve a massive expenditure. 

audioconnection
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(((would enhance the sound? The AZ’s are rated 89db. Do I need more efficient speakers?))

The word enhance could that mean things
I’ll presume you want to be more entertained?

What if you asked the opposite question?
What if I and went down on efficiency?
Could we find more enhancement, more cohesiveness and be more entertained?
I would also take a look at trying the Matching Hegal Dac XLR out into your 160 XLR in nice improvment eexpected over oppo
Best,
JohnnyR
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simao OP
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Hey - i think the overwhelming consensus here is to be happy with what I have - which I am. And you're right - it's a cheaper and more fulfilling state of being.

I guess I'm like many on this forum - eager to explore what else is out there.
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mapman
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Digital streaming and DACs might be an area worth exploring.
larryi
3,940 posts
 

To me, one of the big reasons to explore high efficiency speakers is to be able to use low-powered amps; most of the best sounding amps are low powered (under 20 watts of power).  I don't think one gains anything by getting high efficiency speakers to work with high-powered amps.  Exploring such a complete change to one's system would probably require a lot more than $3,000.

I like Mapman's suggestion about looking into a new DAC and streaming or a server.  That would not only improve sound, it would open up music that is available to you considerably.

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