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In need high-efficency speakers

I recently purchased a preowned Mystere IA-11 40 watt tube integrated amp to replace a 120 wpc SS amp. Overall it has a very satisfying sound with plenty of detail, dynamics and a tight bass for a tube amp.

The problem is the combination of our large town-home living/dining room combo with my 87db DIY Seas Froy Mk3 speaker, powered by the 40 watt amp means it can’t play loud, especially a problem with movies or TV specials.

I was hoping to change to the Zu Audio Omen Mk2 or Klipsch Heresy III high-efficency speakers. My wife and I agree it is unwise to spend that kind of money with our current finances. The Zu Dirty Weekend would be a cheaper option, but the Klipsch would look better in our living room.

So I’m looking for solid advice on what to do from this audiophile community.

Here is a link to my ’Virtual System’ if that will help.
https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/7252

Thanks all,
Mike
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jayctoy
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Mjcmt Call Louis at Omega speakers, He does excellent high efficient speakers as well...
stevencason
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I purchased Zu Omen dirty weekend speakers about 4 years ago and am very happy with them.

When I ordered I was able to swap out the Omen 10" drivers for the Soul Superfly 10" drivers.

Zu did a great job since they installed a tweeter that matched the Superfly drivers better and upgraded the crossover for the same reason.

If you like deep bass you'll need a sub with them.  Mine are very detailed.

Impedance is between 12 and 16 ohms so they are easy to drive.

I haven't tried them with any tube amps though.
mlg
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eag618, if you buy the Tekton Perfect SET, please let us know what you think of them.  Martin
wolf_garcia
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You can still buy Heresy IIIs (I was surprised when I received the "Capitol" edition from these guys...there's a more expensive list for these with different finishes than regular Heresy IIIs, otherwise technically identical) from the same Ebay seller where I bought my pair last December.  Still $1499 with free shipping, factory warranty, and a generous return policy. Look for "acousticsounddesign" in Gabbs Nevada. Mine arrived (I live near Boston) in 3 days from the order. 
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13blm
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You need to figure out what your priorities  are. With high efficiency  your giving up bass for same size speaker. Your amp should have plenty of oomph to drive many types of speakers as long as your not headbanging. Try to hear as much as you can. 
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