Hello all! I think I'm missing drama, slam, dynamic agility from my current system, and the only easy change to make to the system is to get new speakers. I'm running Aerial Acoustics 7b's (86 dB/2.83 Vrms/1 meter on axis) with a VTL IT-85 and ST-85 (bi-amping). I don't want to change amps, but I want more oomph to the sound, so I'm thinking high efficiency speakers are the way to go. Budget: approx. $7,500.00. I don't want to lose bass, and the Aerials go 35 cycles easy.
I've developed a short list of speakers to consider: Audio Note AN-E; Zu Audio Definition; Klipsch Cornwall III. None of the Coincident speakers fit my budget and needs. I might be able to audition the Audio Note (maybe). I won't be able to put them into corners, though, so I'm worried about how deep they'll go. People seem to think Zu Audio is dishonest about their specs. I'm worried about the Klipsch speakers not fitting my listening habits. In particular, I don't listen from the sweet spot anymore. I like to lay on the couch, or sit in the comfy chair in the corner, or in the adjoining room at the table there. It is my understanding that the horns would beam.
Any other suggestions out there? I listen to rock, folk, metal, and electronic music. Maybe I should just stick with the Aerials?
Thanks for any help you might have to offer.
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Topic - Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - PranaBindu 13:29:58 03/21/12 (45)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - Br3098 20:55:16 04/09/12 (0)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - Inmate51 16:17:25 04/09/12 (0)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - sunnysal 07:48:01 03/26/12 (0)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - Coytee 03:22:12 03/24/12 (1)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - geezerrocket 11:03:03 04/09/12 (0)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - Frihed89 12:56:46 03/23/12 (1)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - Inmate51 16:32:45 03/23/12 (0)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - Inmate51 10:52:17 03/23/12 (4)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - nl 05:24:07 03/24/12 (0)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency-----dispersion - Tom Brennan 16:31:43 03/23/12 (2)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency-----dispersion - Paul Eizik 09:42:29 03/24/12 (1)
- RE: It is very easy. - cids 10:24:05 03/24/12 (0)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - sonicboom 07:36:34 03/23/12 (0)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - RGA 03:50:28 03/23/12 (3)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - Jim D. 20:44:45 03/30/12 (1)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - RGA 04:45:22 03/31/12 (0)
- Further.... - RGA 04:14:57 03/23/12 (0)
- Danley Sound Labs. - winslow 15:55:07 03/22/12 (1)
- RE: Danley Sound Labs. - Cask05 10:31:18 04/07/12 (0)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - hm 13:42:54 03/22/12 (0)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - Bill the K 08:13:58 03/22/12 (0)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - nl 08:05:20 03/22/12 (0)
- you might find used Avantgarde Unos at that price - triode 07:49:06 03/22/12 (0)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - Kloss 07:20:20 03/22/12 (0)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - Tom Brennan 05:39:48 03/22/12 (5)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - Hornlover 08:25:29 03/22/12 (4)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - RC Daniel 13:33:16 03/22/12 (0)
- Now that's a silly name.... - PranaBindu 10:03:59 03/22/12 (2)
- RE: Now that's a silly name.... - Bill the K 19:37:05 03/22/12 (0)
- RE: Now that's a silly name.... - bradluke0 10:22:20 03/22/12 (0)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - IG 05:20:12 03/22/12 (1)
- Nope - PranaBindu 09:07:43 03/22/12 (0)
- Lots out there, but not many... - RC Daniel 04:20:41 03/22/12 (3)
- Sounds like a lot of work... - PranaBindu 07:56:15 03/22/12 (2)
- Oh, and thanks for your kind wishes. - RC Daniel 02:23:53 03/25/12 (0)
- OT: I like your tag line. nt. - RC Daniel 13:28:59 03/22/12 (0)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - Sebrof 20:52:55 03/21/12 (1)
- That looks right. - PranaBindu 07:50:54 03/22/12 (0)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - Scholl 17:37:57 03/21/12 (1)
- 15s? - PranaBindu 07:48:55 03/22/12 (0)
- Look for a pair of these in your neighborhood - Jay Buridan 16:27:52 03/21/12 (2)
- Impressive - PranaBindu 07:47:51 03/22/12 (1)
- Tannoy Glenair has higher WAF - Jay Buridan 08:34:47 03/22/12 (0)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - PeterZ 14:58:39 03/21/12 (1)
- RE: Making the move to high efficiency seems impossible... - bwaslo 16:57:22 03/28/12 (0)