Inexpensive high efficiency bookshelf speakers

Hello,

Can you please suggest some inexpensive ( <$1000) high efficiency (about 95 dB) bookshelf or small floor standing speakers ?
Thank you
Simon

simontju04-01-2009 6:55pm

johnnyb53 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,510 posts 04-07-2009 at 01:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mirage OS3-FS. They have a tiny footprint, have the speed and transparency of a good mini-monitor, are rated at 93dB sensitivity, and being omnidirectional, energize the entire room and turn it into a listening area. The enclosure is an aluminum extrusion and is very inert--no boxy sound. I have their OMD-15 floorstanders, and the 91-93 dB sensitivity is very noticeable. I get clip-free room-filling volume in a cathedral-ceiling open architecture living space from an 85 wpc integrated amp.
johnnyb53 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,510 posts 04-07-2009 at 06:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 04-06-09: Simontju Focal 706v ? What web site or manufacturer name? Made by JM Labs of France. Available many places including Music Direct, which carries JM Focal's Chorus and Profile series. I'm not sure if you're limited to a stand-mounted (or bookshelf) speaker, but for $150 more you can get the floorstanding version with a supplemental woofer, more dynamic range, bass extension, and sensitivity/efficiency.