Tube Friendly Speakers - Down to 30Hz - $3000?

Duke, the footprint issue is really a matter of the appearance of the speakers...which is to say a footprint of 14"w x 22"d would be acceptable whereas a footprint of 22"w x 14"d would not. The 14" wide speakers look smaller, even though the footprint is the same. A 22" wide speaker would never be acceptable in our small 16' x 19' living room (speakers on the short dimension)...

David, the Welborne Labs speaker info page is excellent. Thank you for that link.

Would the Vandersteen 3A Signature need more power? Because I think you'd get your bass extension with them. Ugly, yes, but a great value because you are not paying for cabinet. There are also some ProAc models that will give you that extension, though again the low-power amp might not be ideal (I'm not sure). Coincident would have to be a contender, as many have said.

Hi Tvad,

Like Duke says that's a tall order to fill!

You might try looking into a used pair of Living Voice Avatar speaker. Bass extension in the upper 30s and fairly SET friendly but would prefer maybe 25 watts. For your room size you could get by with 15 watts.

Good Luck!*>)

I am changing from Living Voice Avatars, an excellent choice and very tube friendly. However, base extension is good and tight, but down to about only 35, also, they are on the polite side of neutral. They are a better deal here in the UK too

Tvad,
I'm going to second Tyler's new line. I think the PD15's could fit you well. What are the desired characteristics you're looking for? These speakers are very inexensive, highly efficient at about 98db and an 8 ohm load. In my 21 X 15 room they're about -4db at 25hz. The pro line isn't as resolving as the Linbrook line, but they rock and are very satisfying at this price point.