Speakers for 2nd System!


Folks, I’m putting together 2nd system in a small room. This room doubles up as home office space.  The dimensions are 12’ D x 11’ W x 8’ H.  

I am open to recommendations for bookshelves or floor standers with a small footprint. I won’t be adding subs due to limited space. High efficiency 96db and above speakers are preferred. 

The system components so far, 

Leben CS600X - 28-32W

Technics SL - 1200M7B with Hana ML

Softone Model 4 Phono

Raysonic CD128 

Cables - Sternklang (ribbon) IC and Speaker with HIJIRI “Nagomi” Power Cords. 

Budget, I would like to stay under $5k but wouldn’t mind going over for something exemplary. Not interested in DIY projects or ugly stuff - aesthetics and high performance are equally important..lol! 

Thank you! 

lalitk

“Pure Audio Project Duet 15, with Duet15 Horn1
@mdalton 

Bingo! I always wanted to hear a PAP offering in my 🏠 

I suspect they would mate beautifully with Leben. I’m listening to my Altecs driven by my Leben (with Leben phono pre as well) as we speak.  

Voxativ drivers were mentioned but they also have a complete line of high efficiency speakers..

One of my favorite albums on Avant-garde Colibri C2. Don’t forget to put your headset to fully enjoy these beautiful recording’s. 

https://youtu.be/39SpUW8QNxo?si=R76uNMIonJtpJwKZ

Who knew ARC components can sound this good! 

https://youtu.be/DIQuBIPvebA?si=JBrHw3JHaIK3Jd6U

If you start looking small bookshelf, the Proac Tablette 10 Signatures are stellar. While not ostensibly high-eff, they are incredibly easy to drive with tubes, given their 10 ohm nominal impedance. I put a pair in my 300 sq/ft  shop/gym, powered with a 10w EL84 push-pull integrated, and they easily fill the room while sounding remarkably good even on a shelf filled with tools and jars of screws. Now that's a feat!  Bass is decent but obviously doesn't go very low. Sealed cab, so they can go near the front wall. I had a pair of Harbeth P3ESR and the Proacs are much better, IMO, and far easier to drive.