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Help with bi-wirable efficient floorstanding 2.5K

Hello,

I am looking for a pair of at least 90 db 2.5 or 3 way bi-wirable floostanding speakers of relatively small footprint (less than 15" wide) for under 2.5K used or new. This has not proved an easy quest for me. Proacs fit this purpose, but they are expensive...
Any suggestions would be most welcome. I am planning to run them bi-amped with a 8w SET amp (300b) and a 10wpc DIY hybrid amp. My pre is DeHavilland Ultraverve II. Room medium/big, subwoofer yes. I listen to classical, blues, world music, and jazz mostly.

Thank you all in advance.
mercurypdx

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tvad
9,467 posts
 
Used Silverline Sonata III fit most of your criteria (except they are 4 way, and they
sell for closer to $3k) according to the
manufacturer's specs:93dB, 8 ohms, 12"x13" footprint.

I can't comment on how your SET amp would perform, as I've never heard a SET
amp paired with the speakers.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
I agree with Al.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Take a look at the Proac Studio 140 impedance specs: 8 ohms nominal, 4 ohms minimum. Not an ideal impedance curve for SET (or many tube amps).

For tubes, you want a speaker with high sensitivity and a flat impedance curve (with a minimum impedance no lower than 6 ohms).
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