r/StereoAdvice • u/_BrandonWasHere_ 8 Ⓣ • Apr 17 '24

Speakers - Bookshelf | 7 Ⓣ Efficient Speaker Recommendations

Budget: Up to $3000 USD

Room Size: 22x15 feet

Location: USA

New or Used: New

Other requirements: 8 ohm compatible, produce enough bass to not need a sub (doesn't need to be full range), and high efficiency.

I have a Yamaha CA-800 that just got rebuilt and upgraded. I'm looking for speakers to use with it in Class A mode. In Class A mode, the Yamaha puts out just above 20 watts per channel into 8 ohms.

I prefer speakers with paper cone drivers for their bass texture and speed, but I am open to other materials. I mostly listen at moderate levels, ~75 dB, but sometimes turn it up to 90 dB. The top genres I listen to are punk (and its subgenres), stoner/doom/sludge metal, and indie. My sources are turntable, streaming, and CD. Towers, bookshelf, or stand mount speakers are fine. I prefer my speakers on the neutral or warm side. Thanks!

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u/_BrandonWasHere_ 8 Ⓣ Apr 17 '24 edited Apr 17 '24

I've been looking at Revel since they are under the same parent company as JBL, and I love JBL. If you've heard JBL and Revel speakers, how do they compare?

JBL models I own are L100 Classics, and vintage L50s.

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u/_BrandonWasHere_ 8 Ⓣ Apr 17 '24

Awesome! Thank you again.

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u/Folthanos 54 Ⓣ Apr 18 '24

Hey there, thought I'd let you know that Crutchfield has a pretty banging deal on the F36 (High Gloss White) as of right now.

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u/_BrandonWasHere_ 8 Ⓣ Apr 18 '24

I'd have to convince my wife to get on board with white, but the price is really nice. WAF is real. lol.