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Hello there people.Im after some advice on a new pair of speakers.
At the minute im using a pair of Acoustic Energy AE209 and running then off a Arcam alpha 6+ amp that if i remember kicks out about 40-50 watts when needed.
Well im in the process of building a Kel84 Valve integrated amp from world audio design which kicks out 14 watts. I was thinking that my speakers might not be able to cope and fancied something better anyway.
Has anyone got any experience using such an amp and what speakers might fit the bill? (in more ways than one) Im looking to spend no more than £1000.
Any short list ideas would be good.
Im in the UK BTW.
Thanks in advance
Paul
Follow Ups:
DIY: You'll need a sub, but with a 20 liter sealed box, you'll have a simple, efficient, and wonderful speaker. See the "Projects" page on my site below for an idea that may be of interest to you. The total price should meet your requirements.
Paul,I highly recommend you look into the Paradox 1 speaker kit from
GR Research. I just added them to my system and they sound terrific.
Also Danny Richie is a terrific guy to deal with.http://www.gr-research.com
Fred
Try this link Paul.I'm going with either the Lowther Medallions or Hammer Dynamics. The latter would fit your budget.
http://zalytron.com/ (Go to high efficiency kits)
http://www.hammerdynamics.com/Check out the discussions on the Hammers at:
http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/bottlehead/default.tclCheers, Andrew (Sydney)
I'm partial to Adire Audio but that might have something to do with the fact that I produce flats kits for some of their products. :) But heh... I think they are great products or I never would have bothered to chase them down to begin with.The HE10.1 is a great budget speaker period..... You can buy them as a kit with everything but the wood and you can buy them in various states of assembly. They take up little room, are very natural with good efficiency (95-96db) and would sing with 50 watts of power. If you can build an amp you can build the kit. No special woodworking skills needed.
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