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In Reply to: RE: Decware SE84UFO25 posted by Todd A. on May 30, 2021 at 15:02:43
Something from the Klipsch Heritage line......I think 5 or maybe 6 models. People tend to 'leap' at the cornerhorn, but few can afford them PLUS the space needed.
Certainly no room in my house for La Scala or Corner Horns....or deep enough pockets, either!
Forte IV will fit and be barely attainable....
For an amp? DecWare Torii MKIV at 25x2 with some useful features included.....I will NOT go nuts with the variety of output tubes available from EL34 to some from the KT series.....and I presusme others, as well.....
STILL need to migrate up to the dealer to listen to thses. MIght be awful and I stay where I am? Or so seductive I leave the wife as collateral......In between?
I DO know that with speakers of such high sensitivity, that amp noise becomes or COULD become an issue. Decware runs very conservatively and are said to be extremely quiet in operation......
Too much is never enough
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FWIW, I have never heard the Decware Torii, but it was on my short list for consideration when I had decided to go the SET route. My experience with Klipsch was not good, however. I had a pair of Choruses with the Bob Crites crossovers and I couldn't get rid of them fast enough. I sold them cheap just to see them go away. As always, YMMV, but I suspect there may be far better high-efficiency offerings within your budget and size limitations.
Ever think the aftermarket crossover was the problem? Crites is a crossover 'factory' and sells a lot of sizzle and who knows how much bacon?
Me? I have yet ot migrate up north for a listen to the Klipsch. I may HATE them, in which case I forget my whole idea for now...and 'back to the drawing board' for some further research.
I would still like to pursue the idea of a high sensitivity speaker.
I'ce owned panels since the early 80s....Going on 40 years using all my fingers and toes, twice!
Too much is never enough
It's possible, but I kind of doubt it since I installed the crossovers myself. IIRC, I quickly tired of the sound of the Choruses and thought that a crossover upgrade might fix the problem.
I've had a pair of MMGS and four sets of stats so I'm very well acquainted with the sound of panels. I like the holographic soundstage, but as you've noted they like power. Even the VACs on the CLS IIZs were just barely enough at 100 wpch in ultralinear mode. Others besides myself and (potentially) you have made the transition from planars to horns, so it seems to be a fairly common path. If you're able to find the right speakers I'd be amazed if you were unhappy, although they may or may not be Klipsch.
That Torii amp really intrigued me. I was nearly ready to drive to the Decware factory to check it out, but then I ran across the Antares and the rest is history.
With the low power you best own 95dB sensitive speakers. If lower sensitivity, SE 300B tube amplifier is your best bet.
Decwars site has an 'amp selection' sort-of guide.
Basically power V sensitivity V expected loudness......
If they did the chart the SAME all the way thru? Should at least be relateable to wherever YOU happen to be on 'the spectrum'....
Part of it hinges on being able to 'clock' the sensitivity of the speaker in question to 'real'.
Klipsch, according to Stereiphile is a little optimistic, so using the Decware chart, I'll substract 3db to 4db from whatever Klipsch lists.....
Too much is never enough
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