Hello,
Of the contenders you have listed, I have had extensive experience at home and local dealers with Audio Note and B&Ws (I own both). Between the two, it is also a match with whatever amplifier you have. The ANs are a bit more sensitive and have a more stable impedence. Thus you can use a larger variety of amps (tube or SS.) I like both, but for music the B&W is no match for AN. For HT, it is a toss-up. Also for your size room, unless there are other mitigating factors, I would prefer the larger AN-E, rather than the AN-J. I have an AN-E for a 11x13 room and I absolutely am thrilled with the performance of the speaker.
Good luck,
Reg
Of the contenders you have listed, I have had extensive experience at home and local dealers with Audio Note and B&Ws (I own both). Between the two, it is also a match with whatever amplifier you have. The ANs are a bit more sensitive and have a more stable impedence. Thus you can use a larger variety of amps (tube or SS.) I like both, but for music the B&W is no match for AN. For HT, it is a toss-up. Also for your size room, unless there are other mitigating factors, I would prefer the larger AN-E, rather than the AN-J. I have an AN-E for a 11x13 room and I absolutely am thrilled with the performance of the speaker.
Good luck,
Reg