Kharma 1.0/ Talon Khorus/Watt Puppy 6 or Sonata?

I am in a similar situation...but, the watt puppy has 93dB sens, Kharma at 89 or 87dB. isn't your AV at 96+ and should work better with only 12 watts?

You've really got a wide spread of speakers here.

I'm enjoying my Sonata mkIIs, but am frankly driving them with 50W Cary V12. Now, I never come close to using much of the Cary's power, so I think you could get away with 12W. These are 95db efficient speakers. They aren't that small, but I guess about 1/2 the width of the Duos. Still, they take up some room. Watt's are smaller. I've not stood next to the Khorus to get an impression of size, but I think they're a wee bit smaller.

I too have listened to all your options there. The new version of the Sonatas MK11 are leagues above the original.I would make the Sonatas 11's a must listen.

Hi Rvisinta, I own and love that Sentesi. As Audiokinesis stated it sounds much more powerful than it's 12 watts rating. I use the Sentesi with the Coincident Total Eclipse. This is an excellent combination IMO. I also use the Cary V12 with this speaker when I want rock & roll. Coincident also makes a smaller more efficient speaker called the Victory. With it's 97 db efficiency, this could be an excellent match with your Sentesi. Check with Audiokinesis about this combination as I believe he is familiar with the Coincident speakers. He is also very helpful and a very nice man.

What a bunch of good (and nice) responses...thanks. After thinking about it, the truth is that it easier to talk my significant other into letting the Duo's go into the new room. They are magic with the Viva....thanks