I need more sensitive speakers!

[tony b]

Originally Posted by Dave_The_Vinyl_Junkie

Hi Andrew,

I've been wanting to get back into SE for some time, and I think I finally found my dream high-sensitivity loudspeaker just before Xmas. Don't know what your budget is, but I've recently ordered a pair of these, due to arrive February-ish:

http://www.thehornshoppe.com/

Being very sceptical, I first visited a guy in London who had a pair with the latest FE126E drivers, being driven by a 3 watt EL84 SE amp. About 96dB sensitivity.

In that system, they sounded absolutely superb to my ears, and for the money being asked I think they are a steal. Exceptionally musical - and this was with a CD player as source! They are also the most linear-sounding horn speakers I've ever heard. No noticeable cabinet honk and no shout.

Bass will depend on placement, the chap was using a TBI sub as roll-off starts to happen around 65-70 Hz, but we switched off the sub at one stage and I was surprised at how much bass weight was still there. They didn't sound at all anaemic.

Looking forward...

enjoyed reading about your evening with george and fully agree with you on sets being the only way to go iv been round to nicks a couple of times and come away thingking if only mine sounded like that oh well, keep us all informed with the speakers and how they sound with vinyl all the best tony.