Best speaker for a 40 watt tube amp

Coincident (maybe a more expensive model used), Reynaud Trente, Silverline SR17...

www.northcreekmusic.com, www.tyleraudio.com--reference monitor used for about $1200 on Audiogon.

I have heard the Vandersteen Model 1's sound good with a 30 watt Berning EA-230 and the Quiksilver GLA. Although they are a low cost speaker, using a good tube amp "wakes them" up a bit.

Hi Mfb33, I own the Coincident Super Eclipse. I use a 12 watt amp and only on complex material will it strain. 40 watts on this speaker is more than enough power. The SE is also a full range speaker. For a smaller speaker, Dekay"s advice is very good. Good hunting.

Lots of directions you can go in. I have Coincident, and love them in this application. I also really have a fondness for Triangle. Extremely open and alive sound. Vandersteen 1s and 2 also may something that you would be interested in checking out.