To my ears and experience Sean is right on the money as far as his thoughts on horn speakers are concerned. Two excellent manufacurers come to mind: The makers of the Avant-Gardes and of the A-Capellas. Happy new Year!
Large room making me apprehensive....
I could use some input from you folks about speakers for a new house...The great room is 18.5 x 21.5 with vaulted ceilings at 21'. One end wall is 21 x 21 of glass. The other end opens to a kitchen over a half wall (4') with a loft above and another glass wall beyond. The other two walls are solid. An alternative is using the loft which is 21.5 x 13.5. One short end wall is solid, the other has a 6'opening over a dining room. The two long sides are railings and overlook the great room with the glass wall 18.5' away, or overlooking a vaulted entry with another wall of glass. The floors are hardwood with rugs down stairs, and a hardwood floor over 3/4" plywood and 2" t&g pine with rugs. Any chance of getting good sound here?