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In need high-efficency speakers

I recently purchased a preowned Mystere IA-11 40 watt tube integrated amp to replace a 120 wpc SS amp. Overall it has a very satisfying sound with plenty of detail, dynamics and a tight bass for a tube amp.

The problem is the combination of our large town-home living/dining room combo with my 87db DIY Seas Froy Mk3 speaker, powered by the 40 watt amp means it can’t play loud, especially a problem with movies or TV specials.

I was hoping to change to the Zu Audio Omen Mk2 or Klipsch Heresy III high-efficency speakers. My wife and I agree it is unwise to spend that kind of money with our current finances. The Zu Dirty Weekend would be a cheaper option, but the Klipsch would look better in our living room.

So I’m looking for solid advice on what to do from this audiophile community.

Here is a link to my ’Virtual System’ if that will help.
https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/7252

Thanks all,
Mike
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jayctoy
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Mjc, hope this helps, excellent post Mark, thank you..,,
ihor
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Yes, excellent post by 1markr.  His description of what the Omegas bring to the table is spot on.  I have the Super Alnico Monitors coupled with a pair of older REL T5 subs and the sound is wonderful.  I get the occasional bug to maybe try something else, but whenever I audition another comparably-priced speaker, I continue to be amazed at how the Omegas sound and lose all impulses to try something different.  As an FYI, I selected the Omegas (counting on Louis's 30-day return policy) unheard over  Harbeth 30.1s that I home auditioned for a week.
1markr
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@jayctoy  @ihor  Thanks guys!

@mjcmt   I wrote a lot up there, but ultimately, if glorious MUSIC is your #1 priority, then it's hard to go wrong with the Omegas; they connect me to the music and artists like no other I've tried. 
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Ihor agree+1, the alnico are very very musical, you can get away with cheaper RS8 if you don’t have the budget for Alnico...
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mjcmt OP
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Thanks for all the feedback on the Omega’s w/ alnico magnet. Makes me wonder why I sold my Altec Lansing Model 15 a few years back w/ their bent horn and 12" alnico magnet woofer.

Here's a photo of them on the Great Plains website...don't know how it got there.
https://greatplainsaudio.com/altec-lansing-library/altec-lansing-model-15/
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