High efficiency desktop speakers
Hello,
As the title suggests I am looking for a pair of high efficiency desktop speakers. 95dB/watt at 8+ ohms is good, but if I can find speakers that are 98dB/watt at 8+ ohms or even higher sensitivity that would be even better based on the amp I will use to drive them. The amp is a custom made hybrid using 6sn7 and 6j5 tubes. I am using a Sonnet Morpheus DAC and Sonnet Hermes streamer, this will be for a streaming only system. My listening is all over the board as I like great recordings but I mostly listen to rock, jazz, female vocals, the Dead, and deep house music with a bit of opera and classical mixed in. Not looking to add a sub but have a small SVS if needed. Budget is 2K or less. I appreciate your help.
John
I auditioned the Sonnet Morpheus and Hermes a month ago (and also Lab12 Dac1). My impression was that the Morpheus was really bright sounding compared to the Lab12 Dac1. So I would try to pair it with speakers that are more laidback to balance it out. Perhaps an Amphion Argon 3s or Dali Rubicon 2 might fit the bill.
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@sunshdw Any experience with those? Kudos for the 94db efficiency. That must be a featherweight driver. I would love to compare the OGY with the Super Alnico Monitor (same price range). I will say that the OGY have a more impressive craftsmanship. They have a glued plywood transmission line enclosure (no other brand does that in a bookshelf speaker) and a corian exterior. Looking at the Super Alnico, is this just an MDF box with insulation and wood veneer? If so, the super 3i model seems like its priced just right @ $695. It falls in line with the Axiom M3 in terms of price and build. For $2k I expect a transmission line. |
