Normally, speaker size is not the primary factor, but for smaller rooms, I think it is better to go with smaller speaks that will still have some room to breathe.
Here is one speaker company (www.ohmspeakers.com) where room size IS the key factor because all models in their Walsh line essentially sound similar and share the same scalable design. The drivers used in various models are sized to work best in different size rooms. The weight to the bass in a particular size room is the main sonic difference between models.
Here is one speaker company (www.ohmspeakers.com) where room size IS the key factor because all models in their Walsh line essentially sound similar and share the same scalable design. The drivers used in various models are sized to work best in different size rooms. The weight to the bass in a particular size room is the main sonic difference between models.