Zu DW at whatever rendition they are up to now would work nicely. I have the Omen II(very similar) in a 12x12 office that I use with a variety of amps, but I mostly use it with a single-ended Ampsandsound Bigger Ben headphone amp (has speaker taps as well). It takes a variety of power tubes, but I often have 6L6GC in there. It's a SET amp so maybe 2-3 watts with 6L6, but up to 6 with KT88. It's my favorite speaker setup in the house. It wasn't intended to be, but those speakers are just brilliant with that amp. They are also excellent with a Triode Lab EL84TT which is only about 6 watts. It's triode as well, but push-pull. I think you have a lot of room for compromise in a smaller room like this. A little power goes a long way.
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.