Choosing speakers for amplifier!

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Hello fellow Hi-Fi-ists! I am here to ask for your kind help!

I recently built myself my first tube amplifier, which provides me 25 Watts of tube power! After finishing it, I decided to buy some Hi-Fi speakers to finish my collection, but I am afraid making a decision.

I have been watching the Monitor Audio Bronze 2, but at these wattages, it is really below its recommended amplification.

If I would buy them, would they sound good with only 25 watts too? Or should I buy a lower minimum watted speaker? If so, please let me know some of those brands!

Thanks for the replies!

 

[DocG]

Welcome to the forum, Sebestyén!

You've built your own amp? I'd like to hear a little more about that project! Feel free to share, maybe in a new thread.

As for the Bronze 2s, I think a 25 Wpc valve amp should not have too much of a problem with these 90 dB/Wm, 8 Ohm speakers. Unless you want ear-splitting levels, you'll be fine. Can you take your amp to a hifi-shop to try the combo? Or try the speakers at home, even better...

What other brands do you have access to?

 

[Vladimir]

Focal and Cabasse seem to have above average efficiency. I would check them out. Focal will be more affordable than Cabasse price wise.

 

[DocG]

Audio Note speakers are designed to be used with valve amps. The AX One is available at €495 per pair (don't know the UK price -- where are you based btw, Sebestyén?). The AZ One, entry level floorstander, has a better sensitivity and deeper bass. Not sure about the price -- more expensive, obviously.