What makes a High Efficiency Speaker


Can someone explain the “high efficiency speaker” as opposed to a “regular speaker”?
Are there certain recognized parameters that a speaker has to meet?
If so what are those parameters.
And some pointers in what to look for in this type of speaker.
Who is the recognized leader in this field and which companies make them?

I would presume Wilson Whamm's are in there but I was more interested in a slightly lower priced item.

(I spent my lunch money on the new Buggatti)

Thanks
punkuk

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Thanks Duke your was the easiest to unnderstand after that it became more like Quantum physics to me.

The reason I asked was I am getting a pair of sixpacs and my speaker is the Gallo Ref 3's, which as I understand now is far from a High Efficiency speaker at 88db at 1w
But if I am not mistaken its 34hz-50khz is prety good in the sensitivity area
The Gentlman I am getting them from said he ran a High Efficiency speaker (klipsh cornwalls) with horns my concern is am I getting the wrong Mono Blocks for my speaker.
The room is small 18X13 and with kids and the wife I dont get to "crank" them up.
But I would hate to contine to make expensive mistakes in my journey to find that sweet sound I have yet to discover.