Confused with size of speaker to get when placed along long wall in large room


I have a large open living space approximately 22’ deep x 50’ long x 13’ high.  A combined space arranged from left to right with the living room, dining room, and kitchen.  I am confused as to what size speakers I should be looking at.  The listening area in the living room, is about a third of the entire space, approx. 22’ deep x 16’ long x 13’ high, open on the right to the dining area and kitchen.

My question is, is my listening room considered 22’ x 16’ x 13’, or is it 22’ x 50’ x 13’?

I currently have Klipsch Cornwall speakers setup in a 3’ x 12’ alcove in the living area, along the long 50’ wall.  While happy with the Cornwalls, I want to try new non-horn speakers.  The Cornwalls are about 10’ apart, and 10’ from the listening position.  I don’t often listen at loud volumes.  Mostly low 70’s dB.

The sidewall on the left is mostly glass, but damped by thick drapes.  The sidewall on the right I guess would be practically non-existent, being so open.

My gut tells me that speakers like the Perlisten s7t, ProAc K8, Magico A5, are the correct size.  Something like an Audio Note AN-E sp, or Gershman Grand Avant Garde, are too small.

Thanks for any insight in advance.

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@fuzztone ...*L*  That's cheating...and only begins to smack of a 'silent disco'...

Our OP is faced with the same dilemma that most with 'open-plan' homes present for the 'phile that may/may not want 'traps' to add to 'cause 1) the SAF division will file next day for 'irresponsible differences' or 2) said 'phile wouldn't like it either.

I'm in a large 42w x 24d x 12~14(at c/l peak of the 42), with a 42 x 8 x8 separate 'segment'; the remaining 'main volume' is already 'inhabited' enough that adding traps and/or 'coustic treats' might force living outdoors...

Current weather patterns, more/less, veto this 'n that.

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