The best speaker for a small room...at any price point.

Other possibilities: Though not at the same sound level as Raidhos and Vivids, the Larson speakers work up against the front wall and work well with room modes. I heard them at a dealer and was impressed. I'd also consider Kii standpoints--their DSP evens out the bass response and goes quite low. Haven't heard them but would like to...

Value: Fritz Carrera BE.

All-out: Gamut RS3i.

Imaging and if bass is  not huge to you, reference 3a dulcets, mm decapo

Do you like electrostatics? If so, consider either of the Janszen models. The controlled directivity minimizes wall and ceiling interactions, which is helpful in a small room. They sound great, too!  --very low distortion and maximum transparency.

What brands did you enjoy at the show two weeks ago? I'd start there.