Need speaker suggestion for a larger room!


OK, out there - here's my situation:  I'm a Hi-Fi guy that goes back to 1952 - Brooke, Meisner, Mc C-1, etc.
Stayed with the good stuff - Mc., H H Scott, Marantz up until transistors took over in the mid-60's. 
One thing an another, I drifted from serious audio in the mid-80's and watched improving TV (!).

At an advanced age (84), wife and I are crawling back: Got a refreshed C-34 and MC7250 for signal
and a pair of decent M/L Ascents for transduction. LOVE the mid-range spacial effect!  Bass, mid and low,
is disappointing. 
For your consideration: Room is 26'L x 20'W x 8'H (4100+ cu. ft.) and "live"( some carpet and upholstered furniture), but much reflective wall area (glass) on either side; No help on opposite wall.
Unfortunately, aesthetics play a role: Speaker cabinet must be cream, black, or silver (!). 
I'm a fan of Tannoy sound, if this helps (used to own a pair of 12' Silvers WAY back), but their cabs are all
Walnut, or similar. Also, don't need to go to 18 Hz - We're in a condo - so an HONEST 30 cps is perfect.
Music pref: Classical, 20's and pre- 60's jazz, Piano ensembles + vibes,  Blue Grass, Tannoy demo CD's (!)

I'm hopeful some of you up-to date folks will help us uncover a few good speakers options. Our budget:
no more than $7,000.00.  Oh - and good used examples are just fine. Probably preferred, given our budget!

Thanks a lot for whatever you can share!
Bo

broockies

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Two reasons, M-db: 1. Most will be stretched getting
to the 350 hz crossover in the Ascents, and 2. a space problem,
believe it or not (I'm still married!)
Bo

Thanks, but couldn't pull up the Acoustic Camels. Have I got the name right?
Also, what about the Camel's sound? What sets these above others at this price 
point?
Bo
Holy mackerel!  I've no idea where to begin. 
Looks like I've opened Pandora's Box! 
I'll "do diligence" and seek out opinions on as many of these as I'm
able. Can't personally audition even a few of them.
No comments on my preamp/ amp combo? I'm acquainted with the 
properties of tubes (I have a 55+ year old pair of MC-75's in the cellar),
but I like the sound of Gordon Gow's last designs: he seems to have
respected tube(like) sound. 

Pardon the tardy response. My thanks to all that have responded. 
I'm at a loss which way to turn, as there were so many different
suggestions. The most intriguing was from sbank. Does a fairly live room devalue cone or horn speakers? I would think bi-polars
would suffer due to refections. I gather Tannoys shouldn't be
considered.
Best to all,
Bo
Once again - my thanks to all who have offered suggestions.
I'm filing this thread for reference.

Spencer's and sbank's comments seem logical as to my environment. If they're correct, looks like I'm best off with bi-polars, and if the later powered M/L models can deliver better bass, I should search in this direction. Experience teaches that 2 un-amped 10" woofers don't fill the room. Need 4, or maybe 2 -12 to 15 in. to move enough air. Perhaps amping is the answer.

A WONDERFUL THREAD. BEST TO YOU ALL !
Bo