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Large sweetspot

I am in the market for new speakers for a my largish living room (20X30 w/ 9' ceilings). We expect to entertain in this room so I would like speakers that sound good over a wide listening area. I would like them to be close to or full range. Other priorities would be NOT bright or fatiguing, efficient enough for modest tube amps, and attactive. My budget is about $4K and I would consider recent model used speakers. I know I may not get all of my wish list in one package but I would like to hear what people thinks comes closest. Thanks in advance.
teelasdad
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sbank
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That's a big space to fill w/a small amp, so I'd be sure to focus on the high efficiency aspect. Cheers, Spencer
jkphoto
167 posts
 
Vandersteen 3a Signatures with a Vandy Sub ...
calanctus
151 posts
 
I'll second the vote for the Duevel Bella Lunas--however they are over $4000, unless you're lucky enough to find a used pair--rare. These are high sensitivity speakers, fine for tube amps.
jer
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Not talked about here all that often, but Ohm Acoustics Walsh 300 Mk-2 go for $4000. Real large sweet spot. I'd call the owner John Strohbeen to see how they work with tubes.
howie
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I would say Kharma but that might be out of your price range.

I would look into Sonus Faber's line of speakers. They are generally designed to project sound upwards and so they should fill your room with sound. 9' ceilings should be perfect for them. They're generally never picky about amps and I think most would find them attractive. And obviously, you won't find too many people who think their speakers are bright or fatiguing. You mind find the Cremona Auditors with or without a REL sub hidden in a corner aethetically pleasing.
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