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    Default WTD: Full range/horn speakers

    After buying some Bastani Dragonflies for my second system and liking what they do I'm putting some feelers out for a similar pair for my main system. Preferably with a tweeter to come in at the high frequencies. Room friendly floorstanders are also preferred. WLM Divas look ideal. I'll have to sell my Ushers to fund it, they're going on eBay tonight. I'd also ideally like grilles to protect them from the children but that seems uncommon. Oh and to make it even more difficult, I'll need them bringing to London.

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    Maybe state power handling needs etc
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    Good point Grant, as I like a broad mix of music including rock I thought I'd be best off with the valve gear I've got so they don't need to be sensitive enough for single ended triodes, I think 93db plus is fine. I'm hoping to get c. £900 for the ushers so that defines my maximum budget.

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    Just to add I could probably find a bit more for the right ones eg WLM Divas!

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    Ever considered building some XL Frugalhorns Lawrence?

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    Quote Originally Posted by lordmortlock View Post
    Ever considered building some XL Frugalhorns Lawrence?
    Never considered building anything Jake as I'm a bit cack handed at woodwork. I'm ok at electronics but speakers are beyond me. I'd rather someone else did the work then handed them over to me when they decided it was time to move on

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    Theyre really easy to build and the new cabs look great with just some oil or wax. There’s a good thread on pfm with a pic of them on, worth a look. Here’s Stefans site with the kits

    https://www.kjfaudio.com/2016/08/17/...-construction/

    Not sure if James/brumjam sold his in the end, could be worth a pm to him.

    I think every enthusiast should own a pair at some point, they do what they do brilliantly.

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    I'm rather smitten with the 8" coaxial Eminence drivers in the Bastanis mind you I'm not sure a small single driver would be as suitable to my taste. Ideally I'd go 10" in the main system.

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    I'm afraid WLM Diva ain't neither full range nor horn though I trust those who find it great.
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    Take a look through the kits Wilmslow Audio have to offer, you might see something you like: https://www.wilmslowaudio.co.uk/

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