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$16K new/used speaker question?

Opinions on options for full range, 8ohm, 90db or above speakers. So far I have heard and liked both Devore GibbonX, and Acoustic Zen Crescendo's and really like them both a lot.  I'm using an all BAT tube system with the VK-150se tube amps. Any thing else I should be listening to? I've heard the Wilsons sound great with BAT gear, but on paper they look like they would be really rough on my amps.
tom_hankins
rcprince
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I think your amps are more than up to driving Wilsons; ARC VT 100s worked very nicely on a pair of WP7s that I heard a few years back.  I had a friend who used a VK-75 to drive Von Schweikert VR4 speakers easily, that was a nice match.
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truemaineiac
249 posts
 
Not sure of difference between gibbon x and silverback reference but if you like devore might be worth checking on. 
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jafant
10,525 posts
 
Keep me posted on your buying decision- Tom.
pops
1,847 posts
 
Tom, speaking of Devores the Orangatans are excellent sounding.  Have you heard them?
acbc
38 posts
 
If you haven't already set your mind consider a new pair of Nola KO/2's for drivers and Quad 2912's, if you're up for an electrostatic.  Great sound, especially with tubes, and you'll save a few bucks to boot.  


Good luck and enjoy the search.


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