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Reasonably sensitive speakers for tube amps, max $2k/pair, new or used

While this topic has been covered before, I'm interested in both recent experiences with new products or anyone who just would like to chime in.

I have a couple friends interested in tube amps, lower wattage -- 40 wpc or below. Before they pull the trigger there, they need to find the best higher sensitivity speakers they can, hopefully at $2k or below, new or used.

QUESTION: What high sensitivity speakers would you recommend to them, new or used? What did you try and NOT like?
Characterizations of their sound, experience with a trial period, the company, etc. appreciated.

I'll pass the best answers and links along to them.
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georgehoffmann60
58 posts
 
Cain&Cain Abby’s come up
for sale. Beautiful and still sound great
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mapman
22,399 posts
 
Love the looks of the Abbeys.  Would buy them at their price just for that. 
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twoleftears
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Obviously there are big differences if we are talking new or used. Also big differences w.r.t. how much bass extension you want.

I'll second the Fritz recommendation, for a standmount, new or used, with good bass extension.

You can get a used pair of Audio Note AN-J for about 2.5K.

You can get a used pair of Devore O/93 for about 5.5K.
micthurst
25 posts
 
I have been using Omega Super Alnico Monitors(SAM’s) with a Will Vincent built ST-70 KT66’s wired in triode(20w) and XR-audio dual mono tube pre. Love the pairing!
missioncoonery
1,233 posts
 
Ecterrel...."We get it guy. You hate Tektons as much as 99.9% of people like them.
You can go on about return policy’s and cheap boxes all you want but you can’t explain away their HiFi awards and huge demand."......Im sorry i didnt realize that 99.9% of the audio community like Tekton and im in the .1% and i seem to have missed all the awards the products have received, my mistake ....but until the tekton clown posse stops trying to shoving this down our throats the .1% will speak out bs..enjoy em
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