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Suggestions for higher efficiency speakers

Interested in trying lower watt tube SET or class A amps.  After hearing about the 'magic' for years I feel it's about time I give it a listen.  But, don't think my current speakers are efficient enough (please correct me if I'm wrong about this).  I have Snell Type D at around 87 dB and Gallo 3.1 at around 88.  Not exactly inefficient but could be better.  I have used my Jolida 502 brc (60 watt) with the Snells and it sounds great.  About to try the Jolida with the newer Gallos.  I have read that they work well with tubes, eager to find out.  

Looking for suggestions for efficient speakers under $2k.  I know most horns qualify but, unfortunately, I have never been a big fan of the Klipsch sound.  Of course there are other brands to check out.  

I am in the process of researching amps right now. Seems like there are a few nice options in my lower price range.  If you want to throw a few amp suggestions out there too that's great.

Thanks!
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alexberger
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Vintage Altecs (605, 604, Valencia, 19,...) are very high efficiency speakers.
You can find some of them on second hand market for less then $2K.
Klipsch Heresy also suite your requirements.
JBL are not  very high efficiency speakers but higher than average in term of sensitivity.

alexberger
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If talking about professional speakers why don't mention Altecs 604 and 605.
They wery easy to drive. They work good in midsized room.
They are point source speakers as result a very good sounstage.
Thay don't have high frequencies and bass extention but the have great defenition from mid bass to upper midrange. They have great midrange, tone and musicality.
And if you like old records from 50 and 60. The mosts of them were prduced in studios that used these monitors. Even, in Abbey Road studio when Beatles were recorded used Altec 605 monitors .
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