Speakers for 50W Triode tube amp

What would be your choice of speakers for a 50 W/channel triode tube amp? Consider efficiency, bass response, clarity, staging, etc.

prairiedog05-18-2002 3:19pm

prairiedog OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6 posts 05-19-2002 at 05:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks everyone. That narrows it down a little.
rec Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 328 posts 05-19-2002 at 01:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had the Cary 805 monoblocks(50 watts) and they drove VonSchweihert VR4s and VR5s without dificulity. Good luck.
noonen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10 posts 05-19-2002 at 03:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Consider Proac response 2.5- I have heard them with Cary 805C with very good sound, I second the Soliloquy line, especially the flagship 6.5- list is 6+K but they show up used for 3-4K, and lastly the Coincident super or total eclipse- I haven't auditioned them myself but have heard good things about the sound-you can call the owner- he's very helpful and interesting to talk to.
tweekerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 473 posts 05-21-2002 at 11:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Seas, exactly as you describe
prcinka Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 366 posts 05-27-2002 at 05:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Guarneri,Amati,Cremona