Room Size - Front Port vs Rear Port Speakers

Wondering about speakers up to $1500 for a 13x11 room where the speakers will be about 1 foot from the side and front wall, with the listening position about 10 feet from the front wall. Volume would typically be low to moderate. Would front or rear ported speakers be better for this room? Any recommendations for what models to consider that would work (for now) with a Rogue Sphinx, TT, and CD player, listening primarily to Pop, R&B, Jazz, definitely no Techno or Rap. Imaging & soundstage with some richness to the music are preferred. No money for a sub yet, so need some bass also.