As someone above mentioned, most of these high-efficiency systems do not do really deep bass. That is one of the tradeoffs that attend going this route. For my taste, the very best woofers for a high efficiency system must be very agile to match the other drivers. This typically means very light paper cones, and somewhat limited excursion (I particularly like drivers with pleated fabric or paper surrounds). I've heard systems with twin 18" woofers per side that were still a touch limited in very deep extension, but, I really did not care much--the bass was clean, fast, and had "tone," which is more important to me. I have no interest in a subwoofer, and several of my friends who are horn-based system experts say that subwoofers are NOT the way to go. My system has very modest twin 12" woofers per channel (pleated fabric surround, alnico magnet) in a Jensen-Onken bass reflex cabinet; it does not do deep bass. With every system, you have to live with some limitations.
What is your take on high efficient speakers vs. low efficient speakers?
Consider both designs are done right and your other equipment is well matched with the speakers. Do you have any preference when it comes to sound quality? Is it matter of economic decision when it comes to price? - power amps can become very expensive when power goes up, on the other hand large, efficient speakers are expensive as well. Is your decision based on room size? I'd love to hear from you on the subject.
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