Hi Alex_S, I have an almost identical room, even longer:
Family room(cathedral) >Breakfast room>Kitchen 25 x 55.
The space is both awesome and challenging. I put my stereo speakers
on the end wall, even though the tv is on the side wall. This fills the entire space and imaging IS important. I tried them on the side (please dear) but could not live with it. But I do get moving around vs dedicated listening position.
I have the Revel Studio 2's with dual REL Carbon Limited subs. While I would surely enjoy the Salon's, the Studio 2's fit nicely in the room and sound fantastic. They disperse nicely and are not fatiguing. The subs totally improve EVERYTHING and I needed two to make the magic. You can find the Studio 2's used for a decent price, but it will blow your stated budget.(but isn't that always the case ? :) The Revel's do like power.
Auralic Vega 2 DAC > AudoNet Pre 1 G3> Classe CA-2300.
Happy New Year! Ken.
Family room(cathedral) >Breakfast room>Kitchen 25 x 55.
The space is both awesome and challenging. I put my stereo speakers
on the end wall, even though the tv is on the side wall. This fills the entire space and imaging IS important. I tried them on the side (please dear) but could not live with it. But I do get moving around vs dedicated listening position.
I have the Revel Studio 2's with dual REL Carbon Limited subs. While I would surely enjoy the Salon's, the Studio 2's fit nicely in the room and sound fantastic. They disperse nicely and are not fatiguing. The subs totally improve EVERYTHING and I needed two to make the magic. You can find the Studio 2's used for a decent price, but it will blow your stated budget.(but isn't that always the case ? :) The Revel's do like power.
Auralic Vega 2 DAC > AudoNet Pre 1 G3> Classe CA-2300.
Happy New Year! Ken.