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.

ristretto

Congratulations on a fine choice!
 The combination of Kevlar mid bass drivers & ribbon tweeter,along with Quads experience with voicing a highly musical tone,should keep you happy for many many years...When you start considering an upgrade to your amplification I HIGHLY recommend a KT88 driven tube amp or Pure Class A Solid State to take them to their absolute pinnacle...

The Mofi Sourcepoint 8....I ran them with a single ended EL34 amp..they rocked with this setup, they barely drop under 6 ohms...even in the bass..