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Which speakers are higher efficiency?

Hi, I am in the market to buy a high efficiency speakers to match my 300B with given 15W output. When I do some search online, I have 2 speakers in my mind:

Reference 3a Grand Veena Loudspeakers
Efficiency: 90 dB. 1Watt/meter.
Frequency response: 36Hz - 20 kHz (+/-) 3dB.
Up to 100 kHz high frequency extension.
Bass loading: F3@ 36Hz., tuned port,
quasi-second order, -15dB at 20Hz.
Impedance: 5 Ohm (+/-0.5 Ohm).
Power handling: 200 Watts RMS.
Phase: Almost constant at 10 degrees @94dB, wide band.

Focal 1037be
Type: 3-way bass-reflex floor standing speaker
Frequency response (+ or-3dB) 38hz-40hz
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1m) 91dB
Nominal impedance 8 Ohms
Minimum impedance 3,5Ohms
Crossover frequency 350Hz/2000Hz

Just look at the number, Focal 1037be is more efficiency, b/c it gives 91dB v.s. Reference 3a Grand Veena only give 90dB. Is that right? or am I missing something here?
Or can you guys suggest a 4~6k high efficiency speakers for me?
Thanks,
audiorichard

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gregm
3,395 posts
 
do you guys think 24W is good enough for Grand Veena?
Actually, no. About 100W is more like it. Regards
gregm
3,395 posts
 
Almarg sez:
I don't think that 90db speakers are sensitive enough for use with 300B
May I paraphrase? "90dB speaker ARE NOT sensitive enough for use with a 300B (you sure about the 15W?; Isn't more like 12W?)

Look in the direction of horns. Eliminate everything under 95-96dB. Regards
gregm
3,395 posts
 
Magfan, what are you telling the guy??? Don't buy specs??? The guy has 15Watts of amplification, the phase angle is hardly his problem:).
And, please believe me, the speaker with the worst specs will not sound best -- not unless the specs are wrong. Regards
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