In my comparison experiment, go Lore or Lore Reference, or something else, for the same $

I’d definitely recommend giving the LSA-10 Signatures a listen available here on sale from manufacturer for $1399 and 30-day trial period.  Read the reviews.  Best of luck in your search. 

My price range peaks at $1400, all in. 

@pinwa I did watch the video, but he reflects on an earlier version of the Omen DW (you noted 2012; it's nearly nine years from that point, now), and I've also paid to have the Jupiter caps installed, which is considered a significant upgrade. That being said, I continue to hear people praise the Lore as uniquely capable, at the price point. 

Keep in mind, I want a smaller speaker, so many sonically impressive speakers at higher price points and larger size will not fit. Magnepan won't fit, for instance. 

In terms of what I like: I own the Tekton Moabs, love them. Very impressed with the transparency, the layers of sound, the highly revealing mid-range, no edge nor harshness, full and articulate bass. They image well and could do better with a little more attention to the room.

I auditioned the Forte III and the Cornwall IV. Again, both of these are too big for the application I've identified, but I auditioned them on the way to the Moabs... For sonic reference: The Cornwall IV plays BIG - huge dynamics - and has an effortless quality that is very attractive. The Forte III midrange seemed a bit too "horny" for me, somewhat distorted, as though vocals had been blown somewhat out of proportion. 

In terms of what I don't like: Had a pair or Klipsch rp280f's for about 18months and they seem to have initiated a pattern of tinnitus. They were edgy/etchy/harsh. 

Room: 11 by 13.5, with a sloped ceiling sloping from a high point of maybe 12' on the short wall, to maybe 8' on the opposing short wall. 

@seanheis1 I like neutrality, provided it can deliver the signal authentically, such is the Moab experience.

...and would like to keep the new set around 36" in height, or less...

Everything you like about your Moabs (which, very well described by the way) you will find in Lore, for the simple reason they are due to his design philosophy and technology. Haven't heard them, just based on a lot of research and listening impressions. 

Really..... you've never heard the Lore and also not other Tekton besides the Moab?? You sound ridiculous.