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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
nightfall OP
213 posts
 

Extremely useful link. Thank you! 

corelli
1,022 posts
 

My secondary system has a 4wpc Erhard SET driving Omega monitors to very satisfying levels in a relatively large space--very much louder than "conversation level"  While I have paired my Tektons with small tube amps, I think small SET amps like avoiding  crossover networks.  I much prefer this small amp with a full range driver such as the Omegas.  (and I much prefer the Tektons with high powered solid state)

deep_333
1,596 posts
 

"Full range driver" = compromised in every range.

There are different tekton models. The moabs i currently have love high current, but, a 100 watts or so should be plenty, they don't needs 1000s of trash wstts. But, i believe the Perfect SET Tekton models (though having the same sensitivity as a moab) were specifically designed for flea...flea-flea-flea of flea watt ( lil weener special). Call Tekton and he may give you the technical scoop on what he had to do...to satisfy the needs of the lil weener watt pilgrims. 

I much prefer this small amp with a full range driver such as the Omegas. (and I much prefer the Tektons with high powered solid state)

erik_squires
16,407 posts
 

Klipsch Heresy is 99 dB

 

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jasonbourne71
1,269 posts
 

Regarding speaker size: you can have deeper bass or higher sensitivity - but not both.

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