I think that replacing your speakers would make the most sense. I currently have NHT Super One's in a relatively small apartment and they sound O.K. I bought them so that I could have marginally acceptable sound while my Mission Cyrus 780 Speakers are being repaired (they've been 3 months in the shop so I think their permanently dead). Mission still sells the 780 loudspeaker without the Cyrus designation for around $600 retail (I think the Cyrus version was made in collaboration with Cyrus Electronics). IMHO my Mission Cyrus 708 speakers sound much better that the NHT super one's. It's not even close, but I have not heard the latest version of this speaker. For another opinion on the current Mission 780 speakers read the March 2002 issue of "What Hi Fi?" This U.K. magazine rated them at the top of a shootout with other speakers.
Another reason that these may be speakers to listen to in you situation is that they like to be placed next to the back wall. This reinforces their moderate bass output and they still image extremely well. I place them on 28" sand filled stands about 9" from the rear wall with very little or no toe in.
I would definitely not look at floorstanding speakers for such a small room. Also, don't overlook the importance of good stands for your "bookshelf" speakers. My stands are older Sanus Systems Reference Foundations. An improved version of this stand is available, or if you want something a little less expensive the Steel Foundations from the same company could work.
BTW - I will be selling my speakers & stands soon as I plan to upgrade.
Another reason that these may be speakers to listen to in you situation is that they like to be placed next to the back wall. This reinforces their moderate bass output and they still image extremely well. I place them on 28" sand filled stands about 9" from the rear wall with very little or no toe in.
I would definitely not look at floorstanding speakers for such a small room. Also, don't overlook the importance of good stands for your "bookshelf" speakers. My stands are older Sanus Systems Reference Foundations. An improved version of this stand is available, or if you want something a little less expensive the Steel Foundations from the same company could work.
BTW - I will be selling my speakers & stands soon as I plan to upgrade.