The latest generation is beyond your budget, but older Quad ESLs should work wonderfully with your Pass amp. They are placement sensitive and they are volume limited. These factors may or may not be an issue for you.
Narrowing Down the Speaker Search
I'm developing a short list of potential speakers and would greatly value any input from those that might have heard these.
I had to jump on an integrated Pass Labs INT-30A so now I'm left looking for the right speaker.
I generally do this the other way around but couldn't pass up the 30A. 30 watts to be clear.
My room is 13x26 with 9' ceilings. My sources are Clearaudio Concept table, K&K phono pre, CDP to be determined. Cabling so far is Acoustic Revive power cord (for the Pass), no interconnects or speaker cables yet.
I listen mainly to instrumental rock like Neil Young, JJ Cale, Lucinda Williams, classic rock, blues, some jazz, and intimate acoustic material with female vocals.
My budget is 3K used tops. I am open to floor standing (with a small footprint) or monitor.
On the list:
Zu Essence
ProAc D18, Response 1.5, or 2.5
Living Voice Avatars
Reference 3A mm De Capo i
These are all speakers I have found used in my price range that seem to fit the power requirements of the 30A. I'm open to opinions about these and also suggestions if there are others I should be looking at.
I had to jump on an integrated Pass Labs INT-30A so now I'm left looking for the right speaker.
I generally do this the other way around but couldn't pass up the 30A. 30 watts to be clear.
My room is 13x26 with 9' ceilings. My sources are Clearaudio Concept table, K&K phono pre, CDP to be determined. Cabling so far is Acoustic Revive power cord (for the Pass), no interconnects or speaker cables yet.
I listen mainly to instrumental rock like Neil Young, JJ Cale, Lucinda Williams, classic rock, blues, some jazz, and intimate acoustic material with female vocals.
My budget is 3K used tops. I am open to floor standing (with a small footprint) or monitor.
On the list:
Zu Essence
ProAc D18, Response 1.5, or 2.5
Living Voice Avatars
Reference 3A mm De Capo i
These are all speakers I have found used in my price range that seem to fit the power requirements of the 30A. I'm open to opinions about these and also suggestions if there are others I should be looking at.