Finding a bookshelf speaker with 95 db is an impossible task.
True!
Mike
High efficiency desktop speakers
Hello,
As the title suggests I am looking for a pair of high efficiency desktop speakers. 95dB/watt at 8+ ohms is good, but if I can find speakers that are 98dB/watt at 8+ ohms or even higher sensitivity that would be even better based on the amp I will use to drive them. The amp is a custom made hybrid using 6sn7 and 6j5 tubes. I am using a Sonnet Morpheus DAC and Sonnet Hermes streamer, this will be for a streaming only system. My listening is all over the board as I like great recordings but I mostly listen to rock, jazz, female vocals, the Dead, and deep house music with a bit of opera and classical mixed in. Not looking to add a sub but have a small SVS if needed. Budget is 2K or less. I appreciate your help.
John
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Thank you for all the responses, I really appreciate it. @blisshifi, that is an intriguing option. I would not consider myself the most talented when it comes to woodworking but my local shop uses a cabinet maker for their custom speakers so this might be an option. Desktop space for speakers is fairly small, I will have to measure exactly how big it is. @carlsbad, I am not adverse to using powered speakers but I love the sound of my amp. @dekay, I currently use Audio Note ANE/LX speakers in my main system and I love them, no need to upgrade them in the near future. I will see if I can locate a pair of the AX 2s but will see if my local AN dealer has a pair to audition. @ghdprentice I have not heard the Totems so I will have to see if there is a dealer local to me. There is a pair of white Mites on eBay for $580 including shipping which seems like a good deal. Any other suggestions? John |
@curtisvill Can you reply to my question from earlier - how much room do you anticipate between the speaker and the wall (will your desk be against a wall?)? |
@blisshifi, sorry for the delayed reply, I've been at my restaurant. Speakers will sit 20" from the back wall and 4'-4 1/2" apart. |
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