Fritz Carbons would not be too much for the room. I have a similar size room and use the Rev 7se. I have port plugs and when I use them it does not diminish the tone of the speakers. I usually have them unplugged and they work well for me. I also have a pair of Falcon Acoustics Q7s that might work for you. They are a slightly deeper cabinet version of the LS 3/5a. They would work well with the music you like but I’m not sure about the amp pairing. They are only 83-84db sensitivity but are 15 ohm.
Seeking speakers under $3K for 10x12 ft room and driven by 20wpc tube amp
I currently have a pair of Apogee Acoustics Centaur Minors driven by a new Black Ice integrated tube amp. The small but dedicated listening room means I’m doing near-field listening with me and the speakers forming a 6’ triangle. As you might expect, these speakers have terrific midrange but at 85dB sensitivity they are a bit difficult to drive and feel limited in dynamics. The room is acoustically treated.
I almost exclusively listen to small combo acoustic jazz and vocals and I’m seeking recommendations for something easier to drive and more dynamic that provides a more “palpable presence” of the musicians when played at louder levels. Prefer small floorstanders for aesthetics but not essential and preferably a brand where I might have a chance to audition them (I’m in SoCal). Also open to used (e.g. something like Wilson Cubs). TIA!
p.s. thanks for the Sonus faber suggestion.