I have to admit, I don’t like drums at all. 
Body applies to everything in music so whatever you listen to 
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Exactly.
I’m not sure how you can ascertain that a particular speaker works well in your room without a suitable amp / source driving them
Sure, but as small speakers are generally more difficult to drive, so the reverse is more likely. A large speaker driven well vs a less well controlled small one. Given the other advantages of large speakers …
A good big one will (nearly) always beat a good little one, but as with most things it’s a question of balance. I’ve never heard any speaker or system that can render the speed and dynamics of a drum kit, and I’ve heard a lot, unamplified, when on stage setting up gigs. But some come a lot closer than others.
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It has nothing to do with my question, but this record is great, I would like to recommend it here (because I am listening to it right now).
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Yes
Someone’s big speaker is my small speaker and vice versa, speaker size is relevant to the room and less in absolute terms. We all have some preferences to adjust for this as a range but for me quality is way more important than size (oops!)
At the moment it just happens that I am trying my Martens in a smaller room, mostly out of curiosity and for fun, and you know, they appear to be just … a bit too big may be?:)) But must say they play even more magnificently at lower volume there!
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You can’t.
When we got our Klipsch Forte III’s we drove them for a while using a Denon Micro system. They sounded amazing even with that! If ever we need to downsize on source/amps they’ll be no worries!
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I’m out of my depth on the technical side, but as an owner of Graham speakers (previously LS5/9 and now LS5/9f) I can vouch for their quality. I loved the standmount versions but, compared to the floor standing versions, they needed a higher volume to get the best out of them. My Naim dealer recommends Graham and mentioned they work best with powerful amplification (from memory the advice given was that they aren’t the most ‘efficient’ speakers, so an underpowered system won’t give the optimum results). I’ve not heard the LS5/5 but have seen them, including last week in a beautiful ebony finish – huge things compared to the other speakers on display. There is an LS5/5f, which is supposed to give more bass extension (at low volumes?) if that’s required.
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Good point. But that is my second step, to clarify the interaction between loudspeaker and room. If the esteemed writers here think that the LS5/5 would be useless at low volumes, I don’t have to go that far. Who knows, maybe a Super HL5 would be more suitable here? (I’m not sitting at the other end of the room anyway).
Had the SHL5. My Tannoy Eatons destroy them at low volume. Harbeth needs power to get going IMO.
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This would speak in favour of the Lindemann, which can mobilise 1kW of continuous power.
I am certain Naim dealers Gulliford Hifi would give you some excellent advice without the hard sell. They are Graham specialists too and can advise on matching requirements.
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Thank you, but I have a problem getting advice from a dealer I won’t be buying from - I live in a different part of the world. I have to see who has the distribution in our area. Unfortunately, my dealer doesn’t.
Perhaps reach out and say one of their regular customers suggested that you contact them for general advice. They are an excellent independent HiFi dealership established 50 years ago. Ask for Mike or Ian. They have a longstanding relationship with Paul Graham and his networks.
Gonna stop now in case this breaks forum rules (I have no financial interest in any of the companies mentioned).
And good luck!
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Thanks!!
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I know, I was merely responding to your post above
Veltliner,
I’m going to purchase a pair of Graham LS5/5f floorstanders. I searched the Internet for any info on Graham 5/5’s as I live in a remote rural area (no dealers near me 
), and I came across several other LS5/5 posts praising for their sound at low levels. The Naim forum here is the only forum that stated otherwise.
As always YMMV. 
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