I purchased a pair of Special 40s for my living room which is roughly the same dimensions as your room. These monitors do everything well. They excel with all genres of music. Fit and finish is exceptional. I liked them enough to buy a second pair for my downstairs listening room which is twice the size of my living room and still do not feel the need for a sub, even at loud listening levels. You really can't go wrong with these speakers.
Dynaudio Special 40's or Aerial 5T's
Looking at monitor/bookshelf speakers. Pretty much have it down to the Specials 40’s and 5T’s. Appreciate hearing from anyone who has heard both . . . or either. Will run them with Exogal equipment - the Comet/Ion "Super DAC" combo. Room is 17'7" by 13'3". Speakers will be along the 17 foot wall. Not looking for loud music nowadays . . . pretty eclectic tastes but the speakers must do well with the human voice and provide clean accurate detail. Of course, ability to image and disappear a must - they are monitors after all :) A great midrange a must - if they have a "leaning" prefer warmer sounding. Many thanks.