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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
kennesawjet OP
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ozzy, a more efficient speaker is were i may have to go.  i like the psb line, 

kennyc
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@kennesawjet
Generally, 500wpc should be plenty to power for a 86 dB sensitivity speaker.  Are you listening at loud levels and/or your room is relatively large and/or compensating for hearing loss?

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oddiofyl
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Hmm not underpowered for sure !

kennesawjet OP
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kennyc   hell yeah, small to avg size room in the basement, hearing loss what did you say

oddiofyl   you would think.  have talked with steve mc, jeff at cj and other chief designer/owners i could about this.  i know when you start turning it up you lose a certain amount of clarity.  but i like to hear everything.

 

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sbank
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MC is a great amp. Perhaps due to age, some caps need replacement, especially since you already refoamed the drivers. Or same in the preamp. 

Can you borrow a friend's decently powered amp or preamp for an hour or two and try to narrow down where in the chain the issue is arising?  This would be way smarter than overreacting. 

IMHO Alon IVs beat most of the options in that list you posted. If the issue is the amp or pre needing service, and you find out by trading speakers, you will feel terrible. Cheers,

Spencer

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