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

Circumstances changed, and I've decided to forego the monitor/sub combination. I'm going to wait for the right pair of floorstanders.

At least that's the plan tonight...

:)

Tvad,
If you stick w/15w amp, your options for floorstanders will be pretty limited. Coincidents are the first thing that comes to mind, although they are a bit "tipped up" tonally to my ears. If you get a little more power, I'd highly recommend that you consider Merlins. The FJ ohms that Quest For Sound sells and Totems are also pretty nice for small floorstanders in your price range. Cheers,
Spencer

I've been using Coincident Super Eclipse II's for 5 years or so with Welborne Labs Laurel IIx (300B - 8 watts) in a small room. I run silver interconnects and speaker cables. The front end is a Ric Shultz modified Sony XA777ES SACD player and I have a BAT VK50SE preamp.

I personally think the top end (the Revelator tweeter) is not as extended as more modern tweeters (e.g. Ring Radiator, diamond domes) and the sound doesn't feel "tipped up" in my room.

I also like the Merlins a lot but they won't be happy with my amps.

Regards,

Silverline Sonata III is at the top of my list. The Coincident Super Eclipse III were under strong consideration, but I received too many conflicting viewpoints regarding their power requirements to make me comfortable.

Sbank, what kind of music do you listen to, and at what volume?

Could you please rehash why you ruled out the Druid's? You might have information that would be helpful to other members.

thanx