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

I'm looking for speaker recommendations that play down to 30Hz. Able to be fully driven without compromise by tube amplification with as little as 15wpc.

$3000 new or used.

16x19 room. Rock, jazz and classical.

Reasonably small footprint (Klipsch K-Horns and LaScalas are too large).

I have eliminated Zu Druid and Tones from contention. All other options are open.

Thanks in advance.
tvad
tvad OP
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The Tetra 505. Not $3000, but $5850. 29Hz-20Khz. 91db, 7 ohm minimum.

Tetra loudspeakers are owned by Herbie Hancock, Keith Richards, Ron Carter and Steve Hoffman among others.
audiokinesis
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Hi Tvad,

I like the Tetras very much. They are warm and forgiving without losing touch with the excitement and liveliness in the music. Very easy to listen to long-term. Based on what I gather about your preferences, I think you'll like them too. In a more perfect world where I had a bit more space and money to take on a few more loudspeaker lines, I'd be a Tetra dealer.

Duke
tvad OP
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Stereophile didn't particularly like the Tetra 505 LTD...especially John Atkinson in his measurements section. I suppose these need to be heard, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little bummed to read the review.
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warrenh
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Tvad, you may want to add this SET integrated to your list:

Audion Premier Sterling 18 Watts per with KR KT88s. This is in my rig and I love it. Not an amp you see on many lists, but worth checking into, if you can. I purchased mine from 213Cobra. Phil can turn you on to where (on your coast) to find Audion. Good luck on your quest.
aball
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I remember that Tetra review, mainly because it was negative. One of the few negatives ones I have ever read. But then again, maybe in your room they would be awesome? who knows...
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