Very small room systems and synergy


I have been trying for 20 years to put together a system for a very small (10' x 12") listening room and still haven't gotten it right.  I am currently using KEF LS50's with a NuPrime IDA8 integrated with moderate success.  I realize I really don't like metal dome tweeters and I've been drawn to class D amps.  This is probably due to my budget constraints of $2000 - $2500.  Does anyone have any input for me on this?
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Reven6e,

Any comment on the Wilson TuneTot review by HiFNews?

https://www.hifinews.com/content/wilson-audio-tunetot-loudspeaker

....In reflex mode, bass extension is limited to 73Hz (–6dB re. 200Hz) and follows a whopping peak at 113Hz (+8dB re. 300Hz).....
There’s a low-level resonance at 3kHz and the familiar high-Q 15kHz dome resonance from Wilson’s tweeter....
I also have a small (11' x 12') listening room with LS50s driven by a Bryston B60R Integrated.  I was drawn to the LS50s because of the coincident/coaxial driver design which works well in nearfield listening situations. I did find that speaker placement and room treatment (back wall, in particular) to be important in achieving the balanced sound I was looking for. 
reven6e,

Glad that the TuneTots are working out for you. Your use of stands is surprising since Wilson discourages the use of them. The speaker is a "near-boundary" design and intended for placement on cabinets. However, if it works for you that's all that matters.

As for measurements, I have an Engineering background and have learned the importance of measurements done properly. They can bring to light problems that were not obvious in brief listening sessions. 

As for reviews, it's always nice to get professional opinions from those who have learned to listen critically. Sometimes they pick up on things that I might miss (only to discover later). But as you said, everyone has different listening tastes.