Bottom end performance does set the table for the vbalance of the presentation... IMO.
I'd say also, floorstanders... with or without a sub. With, is my preff. My room is similar, appox 14W x 20+L x 8 w/slope.
With openings and a powered sub, it was OK... pretty nice, even. Closed off, it is far, far, better. With or without. With sub however is still better as much more of the m,usic presentation is afforded me. Immediacy, impact, and the sub affects the tonal balance to preffs as well. Enhancing vocals adding warmth and presence.
I've had several medium sized floorstanders... thought long and hard about monitors too, and am quite glad I went wityh floor speakers instead
Two subs might well be the best fit for your room size, and that way even good sized monitors could well fit. I use one DD15. Two would be better I'm sure... or an 18. *I use my DD for HT too... not just music. it's nice either way, but I'm a bass junkie and would merely prefer more snap and pop with greater thunder in HT. Musically, it's fine overall.
Good luck.
I'd say also, floorstanders... with or without a sub. With, is my preff. My room is similar, appox 14W x 20+L x 8 w/slope.
With openings and a powered sub, it was OK... pretty nice, even. Closed off, it is far, far, better. With or without. With sub however is still better as much more of the m,usic presentation is afforded me. Immediacy, impact, and the sub affects the tonal balance to preffs as well. Enhancing vocals adding warmth and presence.
I've had several medium sized floorstanders... thought long and hard about monitors too, and am quite glad I went wityh floor speakers instead
Two subs might well be the best fit for your room size, and that way even good sized monitors could well fit. I use one DD15. Two would be better I'm sure... or an 18. *I use my DD for HT too... not just music. it's nice either way, but I'm a bass junkie and would merely prefer more snap and pop with greater thunder in HT. Musically, it's fine overall.
Good luck.