Ive had both 1.7 & now 3.7 in a similar sized room. They both work : but 1.7's will give you somewhat more placement flexibility. I would not go smaller than 1.7 in that room.
Re : other non planar options - would definitely take the KEF's on the list - unless you just want to listen to vocals.
Re : other non planar options - would definitely take the KEF's on the list - unless you just want to listen to vocals.