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speaker recommendation for 35watt tube mono blocks

I'm looking for a fun exciting speaker that will sing at any level. $1k-$3k    I'm demoing the original Klipsch Forte with Forte II mid/treble drivers and rebuilt crossover paired with old RCA amps. They're a lot of fun to blast and fill the house.  I miss however definition and detail in the imaging when sitting in the sweet spot.  It's a softer focus.  Is the Forte III also like this?    
Zu has caught my attention. 
Others?
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desferous
29 posts
 
I would check out the Sapphire 3's.  They are at the top of my wishlist. 
audioconnection
1,271 posts
 
I had 16 pairs of mini monitors home for a listen and then Vandersteen 1Cis, listening to Johnny Cash"s voice was so obvious and right in front of me with better real bass extension and feel making the choice easy.
Their easy load for a tube amp, 90 DB transmission line, nonbox design, great drivers, from a 40 year plus company, add Made in USA with unrivaled support to all owners from the beginning makes this a winner.
JohnnyR
mchappell
3 posts
 
Focal 1008Be  at Upscale for $2500.  
pvmike
40 posts
 
Check out Decware Steve builds tube amps and speakers to match he has some very interesting and efficient speakers 

sgreg1
612 posts
 
I would look at Vandersteen 2 ce sig III. I have sig I‘s paired with a 20 wpc Schiit amp. I was concerned going into the pairing as I read a lot of info that the amp would only sound good with 98 db or higher speakers. I am very happy with the soundstage and volume I am getting from this system. My conclusion is that you can’t get to wrapped up in the specs just go by the end result and sound.
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