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Best combination of sweetness and dynamics?

Gents,
What would you recommend for a pair of speakers that are really sweet on the top end (Dynaudio-like) but easy-to-drive for excellent dynamics, weight and slam ? I listen to a lot of rock and a sucker for efficiency and a full sound at low listening levels (deepest bass not necessary). I want to able to get the full scale guitar distortion and full mid-base without sacrificing too much on the resolution and transparency. Feel free to recommend a combination of speakers and amps. Thanks in advance and happy listening.
Cheers
ticten
ths364
181 posts
 
Mostly older picks from me here;
Gotta agree with Ts0711 (no affiliation) the Dyn's (Special One) are hard to beat, and not so hard to drive-my Luxman receiver, or HK 665vxi will drive them nicely (90wpc for either amp).
Original large Advents or new large Advents have serious slam. Also Klipsch kg3 or above.Paradigm 7se. Lotsa folks really like Jbl for this application-but stick with the three-ways.
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lokie
528 posts
 
A modded Klipsch.
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zmanastronomy
738 posts
 
Tekton Design Lore's.
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kijanki
4,471 posts
 
Hyperion HPS-938. 6ohm nominal 3.8ohm min, 90dB.
ticten OP
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Thanks for the suggestions friends. I ended up getting DeVore Gibbon 3XLs with Naim Nait 5i. I am in heaven. The sound is incredibly dynamic, exceptionally musical with great resolution and tonality. Whether you throw Alice in Chains on that system or Patricia Barber, it sings with authority and delicacy at the same time. I am also very pleased with the resolution and detail without sounding clinical, lean or bright. It rocks!
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