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Message started by stiehl on 01/23/26 at 01:29:05

Title: SE84UFO2.1 + PAP Duet15...good idea?
Post by stiehl on 01/23/26 at 01:29:05

I'm currently getting close to the top of the list for a SE84UFO2.1 amp. I was looking for an open baffle option to pair with the amplifier and came across the Pure Audio Project Duet15. It seems both manufacturers (PAP+Decware) agree that this combo should work fine. However, I have seen various users online suggest that the SE84 doesn't have the power to adequately drive these speakers. Can anyone who has tried this combination chime in with their experience? Thanks!

Title: Re: SE84UFO2.1 + PAP Duet15...good idea?
Post by MM on 01/23/26 at 01:31:56

There’s a lot in information already on this forum on the subject. Between this forum’s search bar and a google search starting with “decware forum” you should get several results.

Title: Re: SE84UFO2.1 + PAP Duet15...good idea?
Post by stiehl on 01/23/26 at 01:39:09

Thanks for the suggestion MM. I have already done that and have scoured the forums here and other places. Since your (and I assume other people's) suggestion is still "what's been said has been said", I guess the consensus is still true that despite what each manufacturer says, this is a bad combination. Back to the drawing board I guess!

Title: Re: SE84UFO2.1 + PAP Duet15...good idea?
Post by MM on 01/23/26 at 01:44:05

Sorry Steihl, I think I should have said Welcome to the forum!

I’m sure there are some folks here that will give you their impressions. I think the consensus is favorable. But you might need to biamp if you are looking for earth shaking bass.

Title: Re: SE84UFO2.1 + PAP Duet15...good idea?
Post by CAJames on 01/23/26 at 02:40:09

How about the open baffles for sale in the Speakers section of this site?

Title: Re: SE84UFO2.1 + PAP Duet15...good idea?
Post by Doug on 01/23/26 at 03:32:27

Hi Stiehl!

I have had PAP speakers in my system for nearly eight years now, and have owned a pair of Lii Song’s big ZF15L speakers for a year and a half. I know that I would be far happier pairing the 2 watt Zen with the ZF15Ls.

The Lii Songs are more efficient, they are one-third the cost of the Duets, and there is no crossover to muddy up the signal and steal precious power from your amp. They are also a stunningly beautiful speaker.

Lii Song will have them on your door step in a matter of weeks for around $2500 including shipping. Or, you can buy a pair of Steve’s original hardwood version for the same cost as a pair of PAP Duets.

My vote is for Lii Song ZF15Ls!