Great Small Room Speakers for $3-5k


Hi all, I'm looking to upgrade from my current speakers (Zu Audio Omen) in my small room (13x10x7: WxLxH) and willing to spend $3-5k. I'm looking for a slightly more transparent speaker than the Zu's and also a smaller speaker. I'm open to new and used speakers. So, I've turned my attention to bookshelf speakers and small footprint floorstanders. I have a Rel subwoofer to buttress low end. Most of my listening these days focuses on blues, soul and R&B, classic rock, and alternative hip-hop. 

My system is: Rogue Audio Sphinx v3, Bluesound Node 2i, Rega P3 TT, Rel T7/X sub.

My nearest Hifi shop focuses on Harbeth, Spendor, and KEF. So far, I've liked the Harbeth P3ESR and Compact 7s and the Spendor A4. But, I'm curious to get other suggestions. I've been interested in the Devore Fidelity O'Baby but are just above my price range and can't be demoed right now.

Does anyone have experience with those aforementioned speakers in a small room? What else should I consider for a smallish room in this price range?

nickamland

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KEF LS50 Meta + KEF KC62 sub (with wireless adapter is nice). I have these in my small room. I was looking to buy a $10K Yamaha NS3000 monitor from Canada for this room. However, after I got the KEF combo, I said to myself it would be crazy to spend $10K for likely similar sound.

I was also considering the Magica A1 and the small Vivid monitor.

With the KEF give it a lot of power. I use Benchmark AHB2 monos and temporarily the CODA #16.  The LS50 Meta is a killer speaker, but you need the sub and power.