I have a set of Spendor S5e speakers that I use with my Conrad Johnson MV60 tube amp. Very nice combo, though they are 87dB sensitivity, not 86. Spendor also makes a couple of other models at or just under your price point. They are very natural, musical sounding speakers that have been highly regarded for many years.
Please don't get caught up with the number of drivers and other such issues. There are some very fine 2 way speakers out there and some other 2 ways that are problematic. The load a speaker presents an amp is dependent on a whole host of factors from the drivers, to the crossover and even cabinet design. Just go listen. You may end up surprised with what you find you like.
Please don't get caught up with the number of drivers and other such issues. There are some very fine 2 way speakers out there and some other 2 ways that are problematic. The load a speaker presents an amp is dependent on a whole host of factors from the drivers, to the crossover and even cabinet design. Just go listen. You may end up surprised with what you find you like.