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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After reading (and re-reading) all of "bache" posts, I think I understand what he's saying-   "High sensitivity loudspeakers roll off rather high in the bass department".

Forgive me but Isn't this captain obvious? Are there many folks that listen to high sensitivity speakers without a sub or two?

My mains (104db) start to drop like a stone at around 80Hz. 

Sure theres still some output at 40Hz. but its very light in the a#$. I use dual subs to fill in those bottom two octaves.It also helps smooth room modes..

So after going through the trouble to blend them into the system, I would never go back to 

 

 

@johnnycamp5   100% , just want to figure out , how  you know( My mains (104db) start to drop like a stone at around 80Hz. )

Because the speaker manufacturer displays frequency response graphs for each loudspeaker they sell.

i’ve also run sweeps myself, seeing the same response.

My experience this is not a particularly unique frequency response using high sensitivity loudspeakers. More common than not.

My friend is a DIY speakers builder. He also fixes drivers.

He had and measured dozens different 15' driver JBL, Tannoy, Altec,... He says the maximal sensitivity of 15' driver in vented box (of any size) at 100Hz is 94-95dB. Some 15' drivers like Altec have higher sensitivity around 200-300Hz but it drops to 95dB at 100Hz. 10'-12' have even smaller sensitivity at 100Hz.

 

Most driver manufacturers measure sensitivity while mounted in an anechoic chamber running 1000Hz. 
That’s why it’s important to look at the entire F.R.