Best speakers for 2A3 SET amplifier?

Don't forget the Kochel's. 97db, nice looking too. Kind of halfway between a horn like Avantgarde and normal dynamic speakers. Great sound, best piano I've ever heard. I have a pair and use a 300B SET amp on them.

Hi all, I have heard the Avantgarde, Edgarhorns and Kockels. I thought the Kockels sounded best. For the money don't forget the Klipsch KLF 30. Thats what I ended up using with my 5 watt system to save $ (kids factor)

Thanks Jls3! I think the Kochels were the speakers I was trying to remember! Klipsch speakers have never done it for me. Just provide me with none of the emotional experience that the kind of audio equiment we lust for does. Not to say they are not good, just not good for me. I will investigate the Edgarhorns. Have a really nice pair in the $4k range(I recall?), and will fit into the room(sized/look more like "regular" speakers). I can say nothing against Avantegarde. But, I am pretty sure I will not buy because: I can't spend that kind of money, and they are too big for me(DOMINATE the room). Maybe in another life...

Trelja, As additional info for you, Kochel has two models, the larger 3-way K300 and the newer, smaller (36-12-15) 2-way K200 ($3k). Weblink for K200 & K300 information: http://www.tmhaudio.com/new_page_2.htm Weblink for K200 review: http://www.tmhaudio.com/new_page_20.htm

Thanks Tmhaudio. Sorry, I did visit Kochel before. But, in going there just now, I realize it was NOT the horn company I was thinking of. Still, I am know Kochel are top drawer in anyone's eyes(or ears). By the way, Edgarhorn makes a $1800 horn, but it is not the best(just checked Dick Olsher's site). Their better horns are well regarded by people like Harvey Rosenberg(think I'll check into his site now that we are into this 2A3 dialog). Now, that I think about it, there was another loudspeaker manufacturer I visited that looked VERY interesting. They make dynamic loudspeakers aimed at this market, and no one has ever heard of them(name has something nature or out west related - sort of like Montana loudspeaker, but we KNOW that they are not the company). I will try to get the name for everyone. Just give me a little time. I think we should all be proud of this thread. Great information, discussion, exchange of ideas, without the vitriol, personal attacks, ego, etc. that poisons many of the threads these days.