5 Modern Floorstanding Speakers for Today’s Integrated Amps

There was a time when buying floorstanders meant quietly accepting that you’d eventually “need separates.” Big speakers demanded big power. And integrated amps were seen as stepping stones.

That’s not the world we’re in anymore.

Modern integrated amplifiers, whether we are talking Class AB, Class D, or hybrid, deliver serious current, stability into 4 ohms, and real-world control. Pair them wisely, and you can build a full-range, room-filling system without ever adding a second chassis.

Here are five modern floorstanding speakers that make sense with today’s integrated amps.

1. Focal Theva No 2 / Vestia No2

The newer Theva No2 — and its recent predecessor, the Vestia No2 — are textbook examples of a modern, integrated-friendly tower. They’re lively, quick, and room-filling without being difficult to control.

While the Focal Vestia line has been replaced, it absolutely deserves a spot here. On the used market, it represents one of the better price-to-performance values in contemporary floorstanding speakers.

At 91.5 dB sensitivity with a stable 8-ohm load, neither model requires brute-force power. A solid 70–100-watt integrated amp delivers excellent dynamics, control, and scale.

Focals are Best For: Listeners who want energy, detail, and a speaker that sounds bigger than the footprint suggests.

The Theva’s and Vestia’s Pairs Well With: Cambridge CXA series, Hegel H95/H120, Michi X3, or refined tube hybrids.

2. Totem Acoustic Bison Twin Tower

The Bison Twin Tower focuses on coherence and musical flow rather than raw output. It’s compact, elegant, and far more full-bodied than its size implies. Like the Arro and Forest signatures from Totem Acoustics, the Bison series has been lighting up listening rooms in the audio world with class and performance that far outperforms what their price suggests. 

With a sensitivity of roughly 90 dB and a recommended range of 30–200W, it works well with most modern integrated amps.

Totem’s Are Best For: Listeners who value imaging, midrange presence, and speakers that disappear into the room.

The Totem Bison’s Pairs Well With: Articulate solid-state integrateds from Hegel, Rega, or Parasound, and moderate-power tube designs.

3. ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UFR52

Designed for real-world rooms and realistic amplification, the UFR52 delivers neutrality and control without demanding separates. 

Though rated at 4 ohms, their impedance behavior is manageable for modern integrated amps with solid current delivery.

Elac’s are Best For: Listeners who want balanced tonality and control without chasing extreme power.

The Uni-Fi Reference Speakers Pair Well With: Hegel, Parasound, higher-powered Cambridge integrateds, and modern Class D designs.

4. PMC Prodigy5

The Prodigy 5 brings PMC’s transmission-line heritage into a modern, approachable package. Bass is tight and articulate rather than oversized. PMC has continuously been putting out designs that challenge the norms for floorstanding speakers in their price range, and the prodigy line just may be one of the best speakers in their particular price class on the market today.

They are revealing, but not punishing, and don’t require massive wattage to maintain control.

PMC’s Are Best For: Listeners who prioritize speed, articulation, and precise imaging.

The Prodigy5’s Pairs Well With: Clean, stable, solid-state integrated amps with good damping and current capability.

5. Legacy Audio Signature SE

The Signature SE adds scale and dynamic authority without demanding massive amplification. If you have never had a chance to experience the sound of Legacy Audio or see their build and finishes in person, all I can say is you are missing out. They are in a class of their own when it comes to still building speakers that are built like they are meant to survive generations, and look good doing it.

The Signature SEs are a great example of that, delivering room-filling presence while remaining efficient enough for serious integrated amps.

Their higher sensitivity means you get impact and volume without needing 200+ watts.

Legacy Floorstanders Are Best For: Larger rooms and listeners who want big dynamics without moving to separates.

The Signature SE’s Pair Well With: High-quality 80–150W integrated amps with strong current delivery.

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What “Modern” Really Means Now

Today’s integrated amplifiers are not yesterday’s compromises. There are many examples out there that are stable into 4 ohms,  deliver real current, and maintain control at real listening levels.

Integrated Amps That Prove the Point

Hegel H120

• Clean, stable into 4 ohms, excellent damping.
• A safe pairing with ELAC, PMC, and Totem.

Hegel H190

• More current, more grip.
• Great with Legacy and UFR52 if you want authority without separates.

Cambridge Audio CXA81 MkII

• 80 watts that behave bigger than the number suggests.
• Excellent with Focal and Totem in real-world rooms.

Michi X3 S2

• High current, stable, powerful.
• Drives everything on this list comfortably.

Parasound Halo HINT 6

• Classic high-current integrated with real headroom.
• Very good with ELAC and PMC.

Rega Elicit MK5

• Not about brute wattage,  about control and musical flow.
• Pairs beautifully with Totem and Focal.

Luxman L-505uXII

• Stable, refined, and comfortable into 4 ohms.
• Excellent match for PMC or Legacy.

Rotel RA-1592MKII

• Plenty of power and grip.
• A logical pairing for ELAC and Focal.

Match them with smart, well-designed floorstanders like these, and you can build a system that feels complete - dynamic, full-range, and satisfying - without stacking boxes or overcomplicating your rack.

Because in 2026, a well-chosen integrated amp isn’t a stepping stone. It’s the system.

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