Speakers for small room?

I'd second both the Totem Arros and Linn Tukans. I have both, in rooms that require near-wall placement. (The Totems are actually holding their own in a 20 X 30 room as part of a HT system.) I didn't truly appreciate how "unfussy" both these speakers are until I starting messing around with speakers which really don't appreciate being rammed up against the wall... Gershman X-1s, and Merlin TSM-Ms.)

Take a look at the new ProAc Response range of speakers. They have downward firing ports that certainly helps in positioning and do mate well with tube amps so its definitely worth exploring. I'm using the Response D15 in an apartment and I am quite pleased with the results.

I'm using Taylor Reference Monitors in a small listening room with good results. They are front ported and I have them positioned about 15" from the wall.
Happy listening,
joel

Silverline SR 11's would be very nice in a small room, as would Sonus Faber Signum's. Keep the stands for either 24" or less for best results.

Sonus Faber Concertinos or Pro-Ac 1sc