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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. 
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mchappell
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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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zimwig
59 posts
 
5th on Ref 3a.  I run Ref 3a upgraded Veena with Primaluna Dialogue Premium and REL 5i.  Magical....
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800jackson
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I would go with original fortes...should be had for less than $1,000.  Upgrade with alk crossovers ($375) otherwise they will be to shrill....and Crites  titanium diaphragms $75). You will be all in for $1,500 with an amazing pair of speakers that love tubes.  I am using an 8 watt SET amp and have added subs for the low end.  However the forte’s sing with my fisher x202b, which is comparable power wise to your mono blocks
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