Speakers for triode tube amps


I have a Luxman CL 38u SE tube preamp and matching MQ 88 SE Triode tube amp rated at 25 wpc. I m using ProAc Anniversary Tablets at the moment and I’m wondering how I can upgrade to a speaker that can be driven with 25 Triode watts. Any recommendations on a high quality 8 ohm speaker that is easy to drive?  I know Wilson Tune Tots are out of the question (impedance/ sensitivity issues- they were my first choice.  Not interested in horn loaded speakers.  I Love the Harbeth P3 but I already own a pair of 40.1s in my main system. Any suggestions??
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Another recommendation to look into Audio Note. I have an old pair of AN-E/Ls (92 dB efficiency). I am driving them with a 2A3 SET amp, 3.5 watts, and they will play way louder than I can tolerate, without distortion, in my modest 11.5” x 11” room.

The only way to know for sure is to try them, but it’s hard to imagine your amp won't be very happy driving ANs. They are just wonderful, musically engaging speakers, IME.
My TEKTON Pendragons are 5 ft. tall and running on an 8 watt SET from China....hahaha....Live sound concert style .Awsome and don't forget to get a Denafrips Ares 2 DAC...what a combo. And very affordable.
Dump the no floorstanders parameter & look at the Living Voice dynamic speakers..
IF you really must have stand mounts how about the Exotic Monitor from Salk Sound?
Merlin Music TSM are a smaller stand- mounted speaker that work very well with modestly powered tube amps. Read the reviews. There are a few threads here on Audiogon discussing amp options.
I’ve driven mine with higher powered amps like the Thor Audio TPA-60 EL34 based monoblocks and also a lower powered (16w /channel) KT88.
I play loud in a medium sized room (90 plus db at the listening position not uncommon, and 16x17x9 room)
These are excellent speakers if you like an honest presentation with minimal boxy colorations.

^^^ WHY suggest a speaker that is no longer made by a company that no longer exists?