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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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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.
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