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This Might Not Exist, Any reasonably priced, smaller speakers with 100db Sensitivity?

I am seriously considering putting together a system with power amp(s) that provide, at most 3.5 wpc. The Company behind them does not recommend using them with any speaker with less than 100db sensitivity.

Everything I am aware of is expensive and large to very large. Are there any quality speakers out there that would work effectively in a 12x10 room, and be capable of being driven by that amount of power? I would be happy to buy used, to keep the price affordable. I realize that the situation is not helped by the fact that many manufacturers inflate their claimed sensitivity.

 

Any expertise, recommendations or advice greatly appreciated.

nightfall
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carlsbad2
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@nightfall the Tektons are very tube amp friendly.  that said, 4 wpc should be plenty for any 98 dB speaker.  something wasn't right.  I am currently sitting here listening to my 4 wpc tube amp (AD1 output tubes) driving my 98dB Horning speakers.  I'm about 1/3 volume, I hardly ever get above 1/2 full volume, and before I get to 1/2 full volume it becomes very hard to talk over the music.  

Jerry

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mapman
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Not with any bass. But you can always add subs. 

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jayctoy
4,336 posts
 

Omega and Tekton ps 12.

mrdecibel
3,117 posts
 

Klipsch Heresy, any series (based on price/new,used)...I am partial to Klipsch....I like what they do. Good luck, MrD.

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cey
299 posts
 

heresy, cerwin vega gets real close. 

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