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In need high-efficency speakers

I recently purchased a preowned Mystere IA-11 40 watt tube integrated amp to replace a 120 wpc SS amp. Overall it has a very satisfying sound with plenty of detail, dynamics and a tight bass for a tube amp.

The problem is the combination of our large town-home living/dining room combo with my 87db DIY Seas Froy Mk3 speaker, powered by the 40 watt amp means it can’t play loud, especially a problem with movies or TV specials.

I was hoping to change to the Zu Audio Omen Mk2 or Klipsch Heresy III high-efficency speakers. My wife and I agree it is unwise to spend that kind of money with our current finances. The Zu Dirty Weekend would be a cheaper option, but the Klipsch would look better in our living room.

So I’m looking for solid advice on what to do from this audiophile community.

Here is a link to my ’Virtual System’ if that will help.
https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/7252

Thanks all,
Mike
mjcmt

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gawdbless
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@ elevick, I am assuming you have heard every horn loudspeaker? 
I respectfully disagree with you on that way out there statement. lol
I do however agree with you though that  Zu were harsh on my ears also.
Tekton's IMHO do not have anywhere near the musicality that in my case my Klipschorns have. These comments are based solely on audio shows, so perhaps not the most ideal listening situation. Probably.
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I think going from memory the Tektons in one of  the two rooms they had were using Parasound Amps? I could be wrong though. I will go and listen again this year if they are there as there are many devotees on here raving about them. 
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I heard the Zu's with jazz funk being played at a show, and they did not sound at all convincing to my ears. They were on the longer wall in the room at the show, so maybe not the best or Ideal position for them?. *If all you listen to is the human voice and Gregorian Chant then more power to your elbow.   *smiley face.........
Seriously though, well respected UK hi-fi reviewer Jimmy Hughes for
HI-Fi +?  reviewed them with great enthusiasm with a very complimentary review, he liked the Klipsch sub (12") woofer he was using to add musical depth with the III's also.....
I missed out on a local sale of a virtually new pair  of III's going for $1000.
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