Seeking speakers under $3K for 10x12 ft room and driven by 20wpc tube amp


I currently have a pair of Apogee Acoustics Centaur Minors driven by a new Black Ice integrated tube amp. The small but dedicated listening room means I’m doing near-field listening with me and the speakers forming a 6’ triangle. As you might expect, these speakers have terrific midrange but at 85dB sensitivity they are a bit difficult to drive and feel limited in dynamics. The room is acoustically treated.


I almost exclusively listen to small combo acoustic jazz and vocals and I’m seeking recommendations for something easier to drive and more dynamic that provides a more “palpable presence” of the musicians when played at louder levels. Prefer small floorstanders for aesthetics but not essential and preferably a brand where I might have a chance to audition them (I’m in SoCal). Also open to used (e.g. something like Wilson Cubs). TIA!

p.s. thanks for the Sonus faber suggestion.

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There is a verified dealer listing here for a new pair of the Spendor A1 stand mount speakers. For the asking price of $1100.00. I doubt you would go wrong with them. Add some nice stands and you will be well below your budget! BTW, I have owned them!

Information!

https://spendoraudio.com/wp-content/uploads/Spendor-A-Line-Product-Data-Sheets_A1_2023.pdf

OP your speakers description is Chenry s Omega Super Alnico recommending they are superb on vocal, and very musically dynamic.If you have budget nice sub Rel from TMRaudio is listed.My friend surprised me to listen to them. This Alnico are the speakers to make me realize my system is not even  musical.They did challenge me to work hard on my system. Only problem Your only best bet is used. Maybe the waiting period is now too long or Lois is even taking order now. Good luck to you.

Those Spendors list for $2300.00! 

Spendor A1 Bookshelf Loudspeakers (pair) – Upscale Audio

@yogiboy , the specs say they only require 25wpc which means they must be an easy load to drive, yet their sensitivity is rated as 84.  I guess it is due to the impedance 8 ohm nominal) only dropping to 6.6?