Spendor D9.2 vs Proac D48r

Yes @milpai , I can do that. For sure 2 feet from side wall.  Probably 2.5 feet from rear wall. I was a little less sure of the D48 vs the D9,.2 because I felt that the Proac would have even more low end.  So, thanks for the input and feedback.

Thanks.  We are in COVID restriction here, so curbside pickup only for consumer products right now, so auditioning isn't an option.  Do you find the 48s need a big room ?  Would they be too bass boomy for a small-mid sized room (say 12x15) ?

I had Dynaudio Contour 60 in that room and found them a bit too much for the room. Physically for sure.   They are BIG speakers.  I just found them a bit to laid back for my liking.,  I was able to get the bass response pretty good however.  I would think either the Proac or the Spendor would be a bit more "snappy" and immediate.  More forward sounding.

I was considering the D series because I listen to mostly rock, classic rock and blues rock.  The Harbeth's, although very nice,  don;t really have the punch I am looking for, for the style of music I listen to.

Thanks @gary_c   I really appreciate your detailed feedback.  Very helpful.  @milpai   I just sold my Contour 60, so currently I am speaker-less.  I need something soon though, its getting boring with no sound !!!
The Contour 60's were VERY big. But I just found them too "soft" for my liking.  They sound fantastic, don't get me wrong, it is just a personal preference that I prefer a less laid back speaker

The Spendor classic series sound fantastic indeed.  I find they tilt to the warm, smooth side of the spectrum though. Bass is big for a smallish box

An update:  I went with the Spendor D9.2.  I couldn't decide and I got a great deal on a premium finish so I went that route.  So far very happy.  And they don't overpower the room...at all.  In fact initially I  thought the bass was a bit light.  Have about 50 hours on them now and the bass is starting to show up a bit more.  But it is very tight, fast bass.  The mids are glorious and the top end is tremendous too.  A very fast "snappy" speaker.  Very transparent. Looking even more to getting them fully broken in, but very happy so far.  And not overpowering in my 12x15 room in any way.

Thanks milpai.  Yes, these are, so far, exactly what I was after.  Make no mistake, the Contour 60 are fantastic speakers.  The D9.2 are just a bit less relaxed, more snappy and the 60's overpowered my room.  These don't.  Happy so far !