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Not your everyday bookshelf speaker?

I am looking for a bookshelf speaker. I currently have some B & W CM5's, which I like a lot, but I feel that my little Sonos 55 watt amp is underwhelming while driving them. I am looking for suggestions about speaker companies that are seldom heard of that make high value, highly efficient, excellent sounding speakers. Kind of like finding the proverbial needle in the haystack - hidden treasure speaker company. Any suggestions? Model numbers?
Thanks..
mattcone
manitunc
795 posts
 
Bookshelf and efficient with any kind of bass is somewhat mutually exclusive. The NHT Classic 3 is an excellent bookshelf speaker, but only about 89 db efficient, which isnt bad but it sounds like you are looking for more. So why not try powered speakers like AudioEngine. You do have to have an outlet nearby, but self amplified speakers can resolve frequency response issues that are difficult for regular bookshelf speakers to overcome.
tbromgard
814 posts
 
I like my Ushers X 718
gordon
147 posts
 
wilson benesch vertex or trinity. efficient, though maybe not highly efficient.
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wideload
148 posts
 
You might want to look at the Sapphire from Audio Concepts-now called MAG or Meniscus Audio Group. I used them for years with a couple powered subs. Loaned them to a friend for audition in his home and he refused to return them. Still in use and sounding superb.
toddnkaya
493 posts
 
Do you have a budget in mind? Will you be running a subwoofer?
How big is your room? Will they be on dedicated stands? Music preferences ?
This might help the knowledgable folks here narrow in on appropriate speaker suggestions.
Todd
Two small companies that make each speaker to order and have dedicated
Happy customers are Selah Audio, and Salk Audio. You can check their websites or check them out on AudioCircle website.
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