Chord Anni - speakers?

[Snowfun]

Hi,
I am very tempted by Chord’s Qutest and Anni combination. My primary use will be through headphones. But there are times when I’d like to play through speakers. It’s 10w in a small room. Nothing loud! Are there any suitable speakers? If not I’ll possibly get a Naim Qb just for those times… but I’d prefer a decent speaker.
Thank you to anyone who can advise.
Tim

 

[RoA]

10 watts may not seem a lot but unless you have really inefficient small speakers it should be plenty. Look at (a real) 86db/W + measured properly … usually independently, not manufacturer specs. Others will suggest brands/models.

 

[Al ears]

There are plenty of efficient and easy to drive speakers but they tend not to be really small.
Depends on the size you can get away with and budget

 

[Snowfun]

Size isn’t really an issue. Budget - 4 figures but the lower the better! Could I be bold and ask for an example? (I confess to a certain ignorance in these matters - is it just a high impedance I’m looking for? >90?)

 

[daytona600]

Something efficient 90db would be ideal Klipsch , Elipson

 

[Al ears]

You don't specify four figure what?
Anything above 87dB without massive dips should suffice.
Depends also on size of room and where you intend to place them.
Audition whatever you can.
Something like this might suit:-
or their floorstanders if you have room and don't want to buy speaker stands.

Icon Audio MFV 6 Speakers (Pair)

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[twinkletoes]

Small speaker that’s easy to drive? One springs to mind! Pro arc tabletts only requires a 5 watt amp, so the anni should have plenty of head room. How they sound together I don’t know. Should be able to find them second hand for a decent prices

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[nopiano]

I can’t work up much enthusiasm for the Anni, especially as it seems expensive for what you get, but the review here suggested that KEF LS50 work well. I’m not a headphone enthusiast either, so ignore me as you obviously like it. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/chord-anni

For a modern offering - which in a small space is ideal - I’d look at the Epos ES-7N which seem versatile in placement thanks to a clever design.