The 40's are an excellent speaker. I've heard them in room sizes very similar to yours, and driven by amps in the 60 to 70 watt range, with great results. I've also recently listened to them driven by the big 200 watt Pass amp, most impressive!
Paulwp is right, they are big and may be difficult to place comfortably in the average living room. If your room is dedicated, 22 feet deep is great, while 14 wide would require some tinkering. Around 8 feet apart is good for the 40's, and that still gives you 3 feet out from the side walls.
My room is dedicated, a dreaded square 14x14. I have the Monitor 30's ( love them! ) and with an extra 8 feet of room length to play with, and some spare cash, would have the 40's in for a listen tomorrow. Its difficult to consider gear if access for demos is not available, but I know that many music lovers have bought Harbeths, including 40's, without hearing them, and have no regrets. They are that good, IMO !
Good luck,
Mike
Paulwp is right, they are big and may be difficult to place comfortably in the average living room. If your room is dedicated, 22 feet deep is great, while 14 wide would require some tinkering. Around 8 feet apart is good for the 40's, and that still gives you 3 feet out from the side walls.
My room is dedicated, a dreaded square 14x14. I have the Monitor 30's ( love them! ) and with an extra 8 feet of room length to play with, and some spare cash, would have the 40's in for a listen tomorrow. Its difficult to consider gear if access for demos is not available, but I know that many music lovers have bought Harbeths, including 40's, without hearing them, and have no regrets. They are that good, IMO !
Good luck,
Mike