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Monitors for Pass Labs 60 INT

Hello,

I am looking to upgrade my KEF50's. My setup is strictly digital (NAS>Aries>Vega>PL 60INT) in a relatively small room (8x12). I was considering the Raidho x1, but didn't like how the two paired.

Can anyone make recommendations for some monitors to audition in the 10k range?

Thank you! 
udisa

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udisa OP
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I felt that the amp was too warm and not fast enough for the x1. they craved speed. I haven't tried the c1.1s. not sure if those will be any different. 
udisa OP
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tom, the Evolution Acoustics MMMicroone seem interesting, do you think I have enough power to truly make them sing?
udisa OP
17 posts
 
indeed, but out of my budget at $22,500... any thoughts on harbeth 30.1 or joseph audio pulsars?
udisa OP
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Tom, my amp is rated at 60@8ohm and 120@4ohms. you think that's sufficient? one pro reviewer mention that these are hogs. 
udisa OP
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thanks tom, that's very helpful. I talked to a knowledgable dealer and he suggested Joseph audio pulsars or wilsons duette.. the latter are outside my budget. 
udisa OP
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good suggestion, I am curious since I am using the ls50s now and Tom mentioned I might be short on juice already if I'll be in the same position with the ref. 1?
udisa OP
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@mdp632 can you send me a link to the pass site with the info? I can't seem to find it. 

i agree, maybe I am being lazy, but that amp weighs 100+lbs. 
udisa OP
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@mdp632 thanks! interesting to note, the same pr also writes "The INT-60 builds upon the INT-30A’s legendary “You are there” soundstage, offering spectacular realism, even with difficult speaker loads such as electrostatics or planars"



udisa OP
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@4425 i have considered them, but it wouldn't be much of an upgrade from my LS50's...   http://www.stereophile.com/content/tale-two-speakers#IzXHGLX8CZ7UmAQv.97
udisa OP
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@soix i tend to gravitate towards warm, not too mellow, sweet treble/midrange, not too concerned with bass.. I sit fairly close to them in a smallish room.
udisa OP
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@pops I have not, but very curious about how they would pair with my amp. I don't have any local dealers to demo them. The reviews seem to note these are fairly easy to drive in a small/mid room. What's your experience with them? 
udisa OP
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@honeyooi I have considered these, but thinking they are slightly too large (physical size) - i sit relatively close to speakers. Size aside, do you have experience with these and pass?
udisa OP
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@cellorover That's a great suggestion... i was a little worried that at 86 dB, my amp wont make them sing. Moreover, TBS described it as "Darker overall character". Which is similar to how the pass is characterized. is it going to be too dark?
udisa OP
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Alright... i have a scheduled demo for the Focal Diablos... the dealer seems to think they will pair very well with my amp.
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