Best Cheap, Small, High Sensitivity Speakers

Try Soliloquy 5.0 monitors. I had a pair, and they were
terrific. They make an identical speaker with higher
sensitivity specifically for SET amps and other low
powered amps. I can't remember the exact model, something
like 2A3, but don't quote me. They have a very natural
midrange, bass rolls off below 45Hz (typical for a monitor)
but mates well with a subwoofer. Imaging and soundstaging
is outstanding. I sold my pair in excellent condition for
$475. I think they're $895 new. The 2A3 model has something
like 93dB sensitivity. The 5.0 model is around 88dB.

Triangle Acoustique Titus - Rated at 90db. Very easy load.

Also, Soliloquy SM-2A3, specifically designed for SET, recommended amp power is 3-25 watts. 10ohm speakers. A bit higher than the $1,000 mark, but a pair just sold here on AudiogoN for $850 with stands!

If $1100 isn't too far beyond your budget, I urge you to consider the Sequerra Pyramid MET 7.7 speaker. I owned an earlier version of this terrific monitor, and highly recommend it. It is built by Richard Sequerra, one of the legends in high-end audio (he co-designed the Day-Sequerra tuner, widely regarded as the finest FM tuner ever made).

For more info on the Pyramid MET 7.7, check out these two Web sites:

http://www.planethifi.com/planethifi6/may99met771.htm
(a review of the speaker by PlanetHiFi)

http://www.sequerra.com
(Sequerra's home page)

When I posted a similar inquiry last month, I got some excellent recommendations. In addition to the speakers people have already listed above, I also had recommendations for Proac Tablettes, Krix Equinox, Silverline small monitors (they make several), Coincident Triumph Signatures, JM Reynaud Twins, and Spendor small monitors (they also have a couple of different models).

Gallo Acoustics has just released its new speaker the Due' (prototype name Bravo) using a new version of the famous CDT tweeter from the old ultimate/reference/solo line. The new tweeter is a 180 degree dispersion (not 320 like the original) and the speaker features dual micro balls with UPDATED drivers. I have my first set already on order:) I plan to use them for a small bedroom system with the Antique Sound Lab mini monos, and for suround speakers on my Gallo Reference LCR set-up. They are rated at 93db so power should not be an issue. Price is $500.00 each!

See Due' photos and info on CDT tweeter at: www.roundsound.com

Stewart