What's a good pair of bookshelf speakers for an Eico HF-81?
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radioactive
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Klipsch heresy are nice bookshelf speakers and very efficient.
Sorry, I forgot to specify that I am on a budget for $300 or less. I don't want to break the bank as much as I really want to
Harvestor
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https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/ele/d/vintage-ohm-model-speakers/6629128440.html
$110
Not mine..
I live in Michigan..
$110
Not mine..
I live in Michigan..
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Harvestor
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You know, oddly enough there is an upcoming garage sale selling a pair of OHM speakers in my area I'm not sure if it's the Model L though. Sadly I'm looking for something smaller like the Q100s or the Elac B6 (which is something I also should've specified
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primosounds
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When i was using my 81, i had a pair of JBL L112 which a little big but can be condsidered "bookshelf" speakers. The L100 are the same drivers in a slightly different arrangement that were very popular as studio monitors way back in the day.
savatage1973
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The KEF's are not very efficient ~86 dB, so they will not play very loudly on a small amplifier like your Eico. I would look for something closer to or greater than 90 dB efficiency.
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KentTeffeteller
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I'd look in to getting something in the mid 90 dB/1 watt/1 Meter. Dynaco A 25 would be about the easiest option for a bookshelf or AR 4x. Both of those are 90ish dB/1 watt/1 meter efficient.
soundmotor
super modified
How big is your room or listening area?
I have a pair of AR-4x and love them. Unfortunately, they are relatively insensitive. I don't think they're above 87dB, maybe 85. Nevertheless, they drive well and sound great with my Scott amps (20-25WRMS per channel) and Fisher receivers and amps (25-35WRMS per channel). Your Eico is a great amp, but a little light on power, so, as KentTeffeteller says, you'd want something probably in the 90 dB range for your Eico.
Dave
PS Kent, I haven't found many (any?) acoustic suspension speakers that are much better than mid-80 dB sensitivity, although admittedly it's hard to find the actual specs for the AR-4x.
Dave
PS Kent, I haven't found many (any?) acoustic suspension speakers that are much better than mid-80 dB sensitivity, although admittedly it's hard to find the actual specs for the AR-4x.
squirrelnest
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Klipsch KG 2.2.....I use a pair for a tube amp & they sound great!
https://www.klipsch.com/products/kg-2-2
https://www.klipsch.com/products/kg-2-2
Tom Bombadil
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The Dynaco A25 was measured way back in the 70s as having an efficiency of 82-83dB/1 watt. There was one published report of them being measured at 90dB but it was with a 10 watt signal and at 6'. So increase to 93dB at 3', reduce to 83dB with 1 watt. Both reports were consistent.
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soundmotor
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Without more info from the OP this is shooting in the dark.
The thing is, is that my room is small so would efficient speakers matter?
My room is about 137.7778 sq ft (10ft 8in x 12ft 11in)
My apologies for not giving more info, this is my first post
silversport
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both a bit large as bookshelf speakers but I have enjoyed both Klipsch kg2s and RB-5/RB-5 IIs with my EICO HF-81...good luck with your choice.
Bill
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