This is about the size of the room where my main system resides, and I am pretty happy. However, in my situation, the room opens up into another 14' X 25' room. I would definitely give it a shot, and try to make the most of it. Making sure the room and system are optimized will go a long way towards you achieving great results.
Since it is a basement, you might want to check out this new product I began hearing advertised on the radio this month from Owens Corning(?), specifically made for finishing basements. It is an acoustic treatment material that is supposedly a lot cheaper and faster to install than sheetrock. It resists moisture, mold, and mildew.
It may be a boon to audiophiles in general. My only concern is that it would leave a room "too dead", but I have no experience with it, so am hoping that audiophiles begin to share their insights as the product becomes more established.
Since it is a basement, you might want to check out this new product I began hearing advertised on the radio this month from Owens Corning(?), specifically made for finishing basements. It is an acoustic treatment material that is supposedly a lot cheaper and faster to install than sheetrock. It resists moisture, mold, and mildew.
It may be a boon to audiophiles in general. My only concern is that it would leave a room "too dead", but I have no experience with it, so am hoping that audiophiles begin to share their insights as the product becomes more established.