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Efficient 2 way bookshelf/monitors under 2k

Currently I have a Decware SET integrated running a VPI Prime, Parasound JC3+, Nagaoka MP200 cart, through  a pair of Klipsch RB5 II’s. Before you snicker at the Klipsch, they sound wonderful. Not as exact as my Thiel CS2.4’s, but wonderful none the less. I hooked these speakers up after years of just lying around, just out of curiosity and they astounded me. So natural. 

So so it got me thinking, what 2 way speaker would’ve be a good match for a 6 watt SET integrated.  I’d like something with 92db efficiency +/- and cost around $2k +/-.


last_lemming
grinnell
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Ref 3A de Capos.

I have a Decware mini torii. VPI hw-19 mk iv
it won't be blasting loud but it will sing, detailed realistic.

i have some Klipsch Quartets i used with this louder but not as sweet a sound
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mapman
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The Fritz Carrera 7BE speakers at Capital Audiofest sounded terrific off a 8 watt tube amp. I would strongly consider these. Only 87db efficient but very easy to drive. I was very impressed! Show price of $2500 a pair still offered I believe. Klipsch Heresy III another strong competitor that are truly high efficiency.
grinnell
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The De Capos are 92 db the Fritz'z 87db eff
the load on the de capos is pretty flat an easy load for tubes
smrex13
645 posts
 
The De Capos are actually around 87db, too. 

https://www.soundstage.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1150:nrc-measurement...
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twoleftears
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@mapman +1.  The Fritz's were terrific on 8 watts.
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