Recommended Speaker for Triode Amp


I've been living with inefficient Thiel 3.6 speakers for many years now, but now I'm getting a new integrated Triode amplifier rated at 20 watts per channel. I'm not familiar with horn and open baffle speakers, or other inefficient designs and could use some help.

I listen mostly to jazz, female voice, acoustical types, and rock, as opposed to Big Band and orchestral music. I have a fairly small listening room. I do like my bass, so if it's there I want to produce it well.

I've seen some speaker kits and I am handy but don't have a lot of woodworking tools. For example, I would not want to cut those large round speaker holes.

I also don't understand how to match a speakers efficiency to the power output of an amp, or maybe that doesn't matter as long as you can drive the speakers to loud levels.

I do have two goals. The first is to spend between $3K to $6K tops, and the second is to smoke my Theil 3.6 speakers.

Help and recommendations are appreciated.
kennythekey
The Audionotes are also available as kits. You can either build the cabinets yourself or purchase the pre-made cabinets.
These seem to be well regarded by lower power tube amp fans.
See at www.audionotekits.com
Thanks for getting involved John and providing such helpful insight. I will keep your suggestions in mind.

The field is starting to narrow...so thanks everyone!
Maybe Merlin's might work for you;talk with Bobby at Merlin to see if your new intregrated would be a match for his speakers.
Thanks Rleff, does anyone else have experience with the Merlins? I'm asking because of it's 89dB sensitivity.