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Modest Speakers for Large Room

I'm dipping my toe into Hi-Fi and have a pretty large listening room. Approximate dimensions are 14'x35' with peaked ceiling at 9' to 12'6" (9' on the long sides). Even these dimensions are a bit misleading as this room is also open to my dining area at one end (opposite my intended speaker location)which adds another 14'x14' or so. I realize there is a lot of acoustic tuning to be done in this room, which I'm working on, but It's time to start looking at speakers. I'd like the be in the $1500 range for my first set. Also, there is only one hi-fi shop in/around my home so I'll likely be traveling to ATL to audition some more speakers, but I'm wondering if you kind folks could point me in the right direction so to speak. Help lead the blind and you'll surely be rewarded with gobs of good Karma!
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mapman
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Larger omnis similar to my OHM F5s, like current larger OHM 2000, 3000, 4000 or 5000 depending on actual size and budget might be worth a look. Each sounds similar but are specifically designed to go in different size rooms.

You will need probably at least 80-120 w/ch to drive them well. I like to throw as much possible at them. Larger Class D amps like Wyred, Bel Canto, Spectral, and others work great and are small, energy efficient and often a very good value.
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mapman
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I have read some excellent buyer reviews of even the small OHM MicroWalsh speakers doing quite well alone in what are described as large rooms, though for organ music and such a sub may be needed.

I run OHM Walsh 100 series 3 (slightly larger driver than MicroWalsh) in my large open family room/kitchen area and size is not an issue. The larger the room, the more the appeal of omni's like these in that a coherent soundstage can be had from a wider range of potential listening positions.
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