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High efficiency speakers

Hi,
I am getting into low wattage SET amps (specifically the 18w Lamm ML2.1). I am told that to realize the full benefits of such low powered SETs, you need high efficiency (>95db) speakers with benign impedance curve. But when I look around, these speakers are often horn based, huge and unattractive (to my eyes), and have problems with low bass (either no low bass or needs powered woofers whose integration is a problem).
My question to the experts out there. Have you come across well designed high efficiency speakers that are full range, don't take space like Avantgarde Trios, and look as nice as a Kharma?
Thanks for your suggestions.
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lwood
61 posts
 
try the yahoo 'SET' forum, they'll have many ideas, as most there have been into SET for years.
maestros
3 posts
 
Don't ignore the Triangle speakers. They are very efficient and lightening fast. The Celius 202 also earned a Class A rating in Stereophile. And, to be crass about it, I've got a pair I'm about to list on Audiogon.
bogartg1
4 posts
 
I have had three pair of Coincidents and one pair of Kharmas. The Coincidents will sound great at 18 watts (I love mine), though nothing will look like the Kharmas. If you need something with that kind of finish, and want powered bass, check out the ZU line.
martykl
3,563 posts
 
Zingali horns are beautiful looking, highly sensitive, reasonable in size, and very good sounding at "normal" listening levels(my 3s get a touch "hard" at high spls - although this may be the amps - Cary 300B monos - struggling). Hard to find, but worth checking out.

Marty
ludimagis
128 posts
 
See a couple of sugestions that I can agree with, but if it were my situation, I'd be looking into Zu Audio, which I've owned and used with an 8w/ch 300B amp and Rethm Saadhana. Great amps hope you find the right match.
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