Speaker recomendation

My listening space is 16.5' X 34' w/cathedral ceiling. I built a pair of custom Tannoy HPD 315 (ca 1975 12" dual concentric drivers), that are rated at 94 db sensitivity. I get very enjoyable sound with either a 500 Wpc Class D amp, or a 9 Wpc SET 300B.

You may want to opt for the 15" version for your situation, should you consider them. They treat all genres of music equally well (with the possible exception of Hip-Hop or electronic synth, which I've never heard through them). I used vintage drivers, as I could not afford the current Prestige line of Tannoy, which are beautifully enclosed in fine cabinetry.

Tannoys will reflect improvements made in the gear that drives them, are explosively dynamic when called for (they still scare me at times, even after eight years of listening to them), and are very robust.

Just another avenue for you to consider, and in my mind, a very suitable one for your needs.

Best of luck, regards,
Dan

Revel F228be + Anthem STR Integrated.  You’ll have plenty of power, ARC to help tame errant reflections in the room, a beautiful set of speakers that can play louder than you’ll ever need without breaking a sweat and can handle anything from light acoustic jazz to full orchestral recordings to heavy metal with aplomb.  

Plus, with the STR Integrated you get real bass management so if you want to add a subwoofer or two later on it’s plug-and-play easy.  

I just heard Legacy Audio(Focus SE) speakers for the first time. I think they sound really good and represent outstanding value. I would love to hear the Aeris as possible replacements for my speakers.

Are you planning dance parties when you have more people over? Or classical and jazz cocktail party only?

The reason I ask is you could get either great aesthetic speakers or excellent audio quality big box coffins for that price. Probably not both. The aesthetic designs won’t be trance dance party capable but would look elegant and do jazz and classical ok at low levels.

Hey @audiotroy -- It’s one thing for you to come on here and try to peddle your wares. I don’t personally like it and find it quite tiring, but okay, it is what it is and I just put up with it. But when you start disparaging honest product recommendations from other members -- like mine above for the AZ Crescendos -- by using your own personal opinions (based on audio shows no less) and to push your own products, that is NOT COOL AT ALL!!! The purpose of this site is NOT to be an advertising vehicle for your business and for you to be able to discourage the sale of competitors’ products based on your personal and biased opinions. In fact, that’s the exact OPPOSITE of what this site is all about and the value that it brings.