KLH Model 5, New, Compact 3 Way very similar to the AR-2ax, mostly out of stock, this indicates available
actually available? $2,500 pair new
Seeking speakers under $3K for 10x12 ft room and driven by 20wpc tube amp
I currently have a pair of Apogee Acoustics Centaur Minors driven by a new Black Ice integrated tube amp. The small but dedicated listening room means I’m doing near-field listening with me and the speakers forming a 6’ triangle. As you might expect, these speakers have terrific midrange but at 85dB sensitivity they are a bit difficult to drive and feel limited in dynamics. The room is acoustically treated.
I almost exclusively listen to small combo acoustic jazz and vocals and I’m seeking recommendations for something easier to drive and more dynamic that provides a more “palpable presence” of the musicians when played at louder levels. Prefer small floorstanders for aesthetics but not essential and preferably a brand where I might have a chance to audition them (I’m in SoCal). Also open to used (e.g. something like Wilson Cubs). TIA!
p.s. thanks for the Sonus faber suggestion.
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Hi there, I had a similar issue/problem. I have a pair of Rogers LS3/5a 15ohm speakers that I like very much and was driving them with 15 watt 300b mono block amplifiers. After realizing that speakers were showing distortion at medium levels, I decided to get more power. I was initially using the 300b mono amps because I wanted the best quality amplification driving the Rogers. I’ve since moved to a Conrad Johnson Premier Four 100 watt EL34 amp, then a 45 watt single end 805 tube dual mono tube amplifier and finally now have a Conrad Johnson Premier 1b 130lb 150 watts EL34 tube amp. All 3 of these amps sound great on the Rogers especially the 1b and the 805 tube amp. So getting plenty of power or the correct amount of power is important. |
@lowtubes , I just did some googling and those have (what seem to my untrained mind) some interesting specs. 15 ohm/minimum of 12 ohm impedance, but sensitivity rated down at 82.5. |
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