looking for a more efficient speaker.....


some thing with a higher then my current rated 86 alon IV.  something more easier to drive.  i love the way the sound but i have to drive them at 1-2 oclock to get the best sound and then you start to hear the strain.   let me know, i dont have big pockets so keep that in mind, plus i like floor standing types.

kennesawjet

Ok, let me second (third?) the advice above: please give more info, as above. The Alon 4 are very good speakers and, arguably, hold their own today.

From what I can see about the Alon's, they're excellent. Information about your amplification is critical.

If you are hearing the Alons strain, you are probably under powering them.

I you like the Alon sound and want something easier to drive check out the Alon Lotus SE MKII should be pretty affordable used if you can find a pair. Higher efficiency and impedance plus they use an Alnico midrange driver and an outboard crossover. I used them, and loved them, with a variety of tube amps. We moved to a smaller apartment and I had to let them go. Here's an old review on them:

http://www.sonoris.co.kr/review/reviews/tas/lotussemk2.htm