Something More Efficient than Revel Studios?


Folks,

I've been enamoured with Revel's Studios for quite a while, and have come pretty close to buying them - except that I'm tinkering with tube-land. As a result, I'd like to find comparably good speakers with sufficient efficiency to use low wattage amps, potentially in the 92db+ range. In addition, I'd like to get speakers that have a better appearance than the Studios - preferably in a wonderfully luxurious wooden cabinet. Can anyone suggest something that is equally good in the <$10k new range (though I plan to buy them used)?

Thanks,
Leftistelf
leftistelf
Check out the Tannoy Prestige series of products. The Japs love them with their tube amps. ( www.tannoy.com ) Excellant furniture pieces they are too. Quite expensive for larger models new. Very high efficient.
If you ever heard the Avantgarde Unos or Duos, I think you would forget about the luxurious wooden cabinets. I know I have! Granted, the Avantgardes visually are an aquired taste but looks ain't everything. I heard both the Revels and the Avantgardes in the same place and even though I was impressed with the Revels, there was no comparison. Perfect with tubes. 100+db efficiency. Unos new are $12k but are around $7k used.

Doug
Talon Audio- New the Ravens, used the Khorus.

Not as efficient as the speakers recommended above, but
will work well with tubes.