Full range speakes for VAC 30/30 Renaissance MK III with CAT SL1 Sig Mk III preamp w NOS.


Hi. I’m presently unable to audition speakers at dealers other than trials as I must stay in a remote area. My problem with trials is that I have nothing to compare them to. Hopefully we can narrow the list down with your help. My listening room is lively and measures 18 x 36 yards yet my seats are half way down the rectangle. (On that subject I’ve wonder about moving the listening position to one end of the long wall firing across, or not?). I can also add room treatment. I’m not opposed to buying used unless I should be. I’d like to keep the price below $5K. Preferably $2,500-$3,500. I’m looking for a revealing, full range speaker. Naturally I don’t want want boomy, love air, large soundstage, and fast/ tight if possibly. I wonder if full range will be overwhelming in such a small space, yet I want to hear all of the music? I wish for a speaker that will stand on its own merits and be worthy of building a system around in the future if desired, if that’s possible at this price point. I listen to both TT and digital, mostly four man band. One of the most important attritubes I must avoid is ear fatigue as I am prone to migraine. So mellow yet revealing/ accurate and efficient? Crossover or not? Single point? Your help is very much needed and appreciated. Thank you!
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Thanks so much freediver. You aren’t the first to suggest this speaker, so you both have my attention.  I haven’t been able to get my head around 85db efficiency and 50Hz. I did catch the 6 ohm but I don’t have an understanding of how that will affect the above if in fact it does.  Would you please explain why the 30.1 will have enough bass as well as how they are efficient enough for my amplifier?  Will this speaker deliver a full sound with some headroom with the VAC?  I prefer not to get into a sub also. The TAS review spoke highly of the bass but he wasn’t using the equivalent of my amp.  Clearly there’s something I don’t understand.  BTW I like where your head is with your recommendation.  I would definitely love a world class speaker that can be affordable. Thanks.
There are some Verity Finns for $3,000 but in white.  91dB.  Which of the two would you choose if you want want I described.  What I really want is what you described.  I wish I knew more but you certainly seem to, so what’s your suggestion please?
What a stirring review freediver!  They sound amazing!  The  measurements of the listening area within the larger rectangular room is 14.5’ W x 14.5’ to listening position with 22’ more open space behind the listening position.  (I’ll eventually try “twisting “ the listening area ninety degrees sideways at the end of the room.  IDK how that will work out.  Doesn’t sound very symmetrical as one side would be open.)  Please reassure me before I submit a bid that I should  have a decent amount of loudness in case the speakers and song are begging for it, because it sounds like they will be able to make louder levels enjoyable without ear fatigue.  That would be an amp issue though and not the speaker, unless I need a higher efficiency speaker.  Any thoughts on this matter will be greatly appreciated. I do hope someone will address listening levels before I commit.  I’m very grateful for all the help guys. 
Freediver,  I failed to mention that I struggle with avoiding migraines so please keep that in mind, as well as my wanting how you described your 30.1’s with your amp.   Many thanks for your time and thought.