I have not read all the posts so forgive if I repeat someone else.
Having owned many types of loudspeakers for the past 40 years, I've always enjoyed the near field listening position. So, I'm not sure that the 'smallish room' you have couldn't work to your advantage. Though the room is limited because of the almost square shape, you can sit very close to them, if that's an option for you.
I currently have the 20.7 Maggies in a large room maybe 35x30 with 22 foot ceiling. Even so, I listen (for serious listening) at only six feet or so away. Now, having said that, it's not an option with time aligned speakers like THIEL, as the minimum distance should be, if I remember correctly, 8 to 10 feet away.
Maybe you could try near field just to see if it pleases you. To me, it lessens room aberrations and gives all music a much more intimate presentation. (especially Lara Fabian, and I can use all the intimacy from her my wife will allow!!!)
Good Luck in your search, which for me was always the best part.
Larry
Having owned many types of loudspeakers for the past 40 years, I've always enjoyed the near field listening position. So, I'm not sure that the 'smallish room' you have couldn't work to your advantage. Though the room is limited because of the almost square shape, you can sit very close to them, if that's an option for you.
I currently have the 20.7 Maggies in a large room maybe 35x30 with 22 foot ceiling. Even so, I listen (for serious listening) at only six feet or so away. Now, having said that, it's not an option with time aligned speakers like THIEL, as the minimum distance should be, if I remember correctly, 8 to 10 feet away.
Maybe you could try near field just to see if it pleases you. To me, it lessens room aberrations and gives all music a much more intimate presentation. (especially Lara Fabian, and I can use all the intimacy from her my wife will allow!!!)
Good Luck in your search, which for me was always the best part.
Larry