Devore O/96 vs Stenheim Alumine 2

I can not comment on the Stenheims but if you like the Devore Orangutan sound you should consider the O/93 in that size room. They are not quite as immediately engaging and propulsive as the O/96's but imho are the more neutral and natural speaker that conveys something closer to the recording. I have three tube amps, an ARC Ref 150SE, and ARC Ref 80S and an Ampsandsound Nautilus which put out 150, 80, and 8 (yes, eight) watts respectively and each sound great with the O/93's. 

Make no mistake (as to my op), if I had a much larger room I would get the O/96's. Screw "neutrality", the O/96's flat out boogie! 

@fsonicsmith so if I plan to move in the next few years should I just go with the O/96 now and as I understand it the bass would be a little strong or muddy?  or get O/93 now and then if I move sell them and get something appropriate for that room?

I'd get the right speaker for the room you have now, not some anticipated room that may never happen and if/when it does, may differ from your expectations. If you want the Devore sound, consider the o/baby for that size room. Smaller rear port. Devores are easy to re-sell -- sell them later, if you do move and it doesn't work in the new space. Bear in mind the long lead time for a new pair.

I had Devores that just didn't work in my 12 x 22 room...knew I would eventually move, but didn't want to listen to "off" sound every day until that time. Carpe diem. Stenheims are everything I want, in my current room. YMMV.

I might wait to see if I can get my hands on some used Wilson Audio Duette Series 2 or maybe they will come out with a series 3!