Speakers to pair with a Red Wine Audio Sig 15


I was wondering if anyone had any advice on speakers to pair with a RWA sig 15(budget is around 1500 max ideally less - so we aer probably talking used). I listen to about 80% rock/pop,and about 20% jazz with some electronic and hip hop sprinkled in. My apt is one long space about 13 wide 45 long and 9 tall. The stereo is on the long wall and I listen about 9 ft from my speakers. I have already gotten the following suggestions: Tekton Lore, Lore-S, Omega Super 6 XRS and Zu. I have heard the Zu Omens and it wasn't my cup of tea. I like the Lore-S, electrostatic like mids, great instrument separation and all the instruments and vocals sounded real but I found them just a bit too smooth. I haven't heard the Omegas, stad lore or other Zu speakers(in case this question looks familiar I asked the same question on audiocircle). Thanks.
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I listened to the Sig. 15 on my Reference 3A Episodes and de Capo i's, as well as some Triangle Comete's on a fellow audiophile's system. Both of us have owned and enjoyed small SET amps, gain clones and other low output, battery powered T-amps.
IMO, you really have the wrong amp for your musical tastes. With only 15 watts into 8 ohms, you've painted yourself into a corner regarding speaker options. I wouldn't have reservations playing jazz or chamber music on 15 watts, but you listen to rock/pop 80% of the time. You obviously will have to go with a high efficiency speaker but a lot of times they are single driver and don't really have much bass, which, let's face it, is a big part of the music you listen to most. I was going to recommend my 96db Omegas I currently have for sale, but given your preference in music and the dimensions of your room, they probably won't work. High efficiency speakers, especially in your price range, usually have one driver and that one driver may not fill your size room with the bass heavy music you like. I hear good things of the Tektons. Also, maybe a Zu Essence, if you can find one in your price range. I had a pair once. They may work, but I would sell your amp for one with more power and current so you can increase your speaker options.
I agree with Devilboy...with your musical preferences and room size, you would be better off seeking something with more power.
Some of the Update old Altec Lansings would do a good job, that size room, I would think some version of the 604 would do a very good job.