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AMT Tweeters integration

Hello,

I'm looking for a pair of floorstanding speakers in the $2500-4500 range. Since they will be driven by a 70-wpc integrated tube amplifier, my options are limited to efficient loudspeakers (ideally above 88db); additionally, I lean towards a musical-warm sound (Sonus Faber, Dynaudio).

Aside from Revival Audio and Dyaudio, most of the speakers I'm considering have AMT tweeters (Dali, Whafedale, etc.).

So, wondering if anyone has had the opportunity to compare both configurations (3-way regular drivers vs 3-way regular drivers plus AMT tweeter).

My main concern is that, at this price range, the integration of the AMT tweeter with the other drivers might not be well executed, and that the overall sound presentation may be perceived as if there were two pairs of separate speakers, one pair doing the low and mid frequencies and a second pair doing the high frequency.

Please let me know your thoughts, much appreciated it,

Thanks,

 

 

mamifero
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travelinjack
295 posts
 

Check out the Monitor Audio Gold line. 

mamifero OP
15 posts
 

Either, I don't mind buying used; but, as I said, given my tube amplifier, need to choose within efficient ones.

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toddalin
658 posts
 

I don't care for my AMTs on my tube amp (80 wpc KT88s).  It rolls off the high end too much for my taste

 

As for efficiency, the ESS Great Heil is up in the 90s and I run mine with JBL 10" and 18" drivers and still pad them down a bit.

deep_333
2,420 posts
 

If you are open to buying used, wait and see if someone will sell you a Aspen FR10 from PS Audio at a price somewhere closer to your budget.

https://www.psaudio.com/products/aspen-fr10-loudspeaker?variant=47187108397346

I am not a fan of ps audio electronics all that much, but, their speakers are...quite nice. The ribbon midrange taking over 550hz onwards and the tweeter they have is a treat. Their speakers sound a lot better than a lot of high end junk.

If you are in the Denver area, stop by their factory for a listen. A tube amp won't cut it, however.

 

cdtd
36 posts
 

I listened to Dali Opticon 6 MK 2’s and they had detail and nice tone, filled my small room very nicely with a solid center image. They were easy to drive as well.

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