Speakers for a large vaulted room?


I have a listening room that is new to me. I have had trouble with my gear in this room and I want to see if anyone thinks the speakers will make a difference.

First, the room is rectangular with a brick fireplace flue that goes floor to ceiling pretty much dead center of the room. from front wall(speaker side) to back wall; a distance of 23'. I sit with my back to the 2 1/2' fireplace with all the empty space on either side of me. The walls on either side of me are 16' apart and only 4 1/2' tall then the ceiling take over and goes to a 12 or 13' peak.

Second, I am using an SP-6 preamp, V70 power amp from audio research and Magnapan IIIa's. I realize that the Magnepans need more power so I wanted to go with PSB Synchrony one's.
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Well I have had a similar problem in my new listening room. Much more space from side wall to listening position due to long wall placement, and a vaulted ceiling that peaks right down the middle of the room. I was having more sound issues than I ever hand to deal with before. Two posts on this thread are leading you in the right direction IMO. More efficient speakers and horns.

Let me further add this. In addition to higher efficiency and a horn/waveguide design, look for a speaker that is more flexible as to placement within the room and has the ability to allow for user tuning. My speakers are Audiokinesis Jazz Modules and I use them with amps ranging from 10 watts to 70 watts. They are 92 dB efficient, use a 90 degree waveguide, and allow for both bass (via adjustable port length) and high frequency (via external resistor swapping) tuning. In my room, the bass tuning capability solved my problem immediately. In your case you will find these speakers will load your room nicely with the amps you currently use. You will also be pleased with the dynamics and natural timbre of the sound, especially on classical music.

At 92+ dB efficiency you'll have many choices out there and I admit I'm a bit biased here, but Johnk's and Duke's advice shouldn't be ignored.