I'm usung Acoustic Energy 509's in a 12 x 13 room, great sounding speakers too me and fill the room. Not sure how they'll sound with tube amp. Type 2-way reflex loaded floorstanding loudspeaker
Mid/bass drive units: 2x 125mm carbon fibre cone
Tweeter: 25mm carbon fibre dome
Frequency Range: 32Hz – 28kHz (+/- 6dB)
Sensitivity: 89dB
Peak SPL: 115dB
Power Handling: 175W rms
Crossover Frequency: 2.9kHz
Impedance: 6W
Grilles: slim, cloth magnetic fit
Dimensions (HxWxD, exc. spikes): 1000 x 185 x 270mm
Weight: 22kg
Finishes: Piano Gloss White, Piano Gloss Black and American Walnut wood veneer
Warranty: 3 years
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.