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smaller speaker suggestions

As many of you know one of the keys to a happy marriage is having the ability to say "yes dear".
I've been "asked" to downsize the size of speakers from the current Spendor SP1/2's (24t x 12w x 12d) to ?
The room is 13 feet wide by 16 feet.
Amp: Musical Fidelity A308cr with a Audio Research LS15 pre.
Musical taste - very eclectic (no head banging/rap/opera)
Speaker attribute - along the lines of the Spendor which I feel is best described as "musical".
Limited to a spacing of no more than two feet off the wall.
Speakers will reside on the narrow wall.
Now I realize it will be my ears that are the deciding factor as to what is purchased however I'd like some suggestions from those out in cyberspace that have already gone through the trials and tribulations of choosing a smaller speaker.
3k a pair is the upper spending limit.
Thanks in advance for any and all insightful responses.
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sonofnorway
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Your existing speakers are 24x12x12 = 3,456 cubic inches

Magnepan 1.6QR speakers are 65x19x2 = 2,470 cubic inches

That's a 28% reduction in space! Not even counting your stands.

I know that doesn't help but I couldn't resist. My wife hates the look of my Magnepan 3.6's, but they're in the basement so she tolerates them. I've got Silverline SR12's on Sanus Ultimate Foundation stands upstairs in the living room (15' x 12') and she's never complained about them.
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