I used them in an 14x12x8 room with great results. However, I also used a homemade trio of Room lenses, a couple homemade bass busters in the corner and misc other treatment in the room, including someting behind me as I had to sit so close to the rear wall. Placement is tough as you have to keep moving them around until you find the right spot. Once you find it they can sound very good in a small room. When I moved it took a long time to get my much larger room to sound as good. So, I guess I'm saying yes, they can sound real good in a smallish roomn if you're willing to work at it. That's my $.02. Mark
PS: Make sure you have a good powerful amp to drive them as they need it for the bass.
PS: Make sure you have a good powerful amp to drive them as they need it for the bass.