Speakers for Small Room


Hi all.  I’ll be moving later this year and significantly downsizing.  My current listening room is 23’ x 32’ x 12’.  The space at my new place is 15’ x 10’ x 9’.  Speakers will go along the long wall due to doorways, windows, etc.  My speakers include Volti Audio Rivals (currently hooked-up), Devore O/96 and Magnepan LRS+.  Amplification is Pass Labs XA30.8.  Looking for thoughts on which of the above would be the best fit, or open to suggestions for other speakers.  I initially thought the Devores, but they’re rear-ported and need some pretty decent space from the front wall, which I won’t have.  Although the Volti’s are large, they can be positioned pretty close to the front wall.  Just not sure how "in my face" they’ll sound as my seating position will be about 8’ away.  Almost forgot to mention, also have a pair of REL Carbon Specials that I doubt I'll need in the new, smaller space.  Of course, amplification might need to change depending on speaker recommendations, so feel free to throw out suggestions on that front too.  I’m agnostic as to solid state or tube, but not interested in integrateds as my Grimm MU2 serves as my preamp.  Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

jjgasp

@jjjgasp, I have Volti Rivals in my big room. Love them but never tried them in my small room. I did go thru 4 sets of speakers trying to find the best fit for a smaller space. I ended up with a beautiful pair of Omega Super Alnico Monitors custom made by Louis Chochos in Connecticut. They are super sweet in the midrange and go deeper than I expected. I do run a REL sub at times mostly for poorer recordings and vinyl. It’s worth chatting up with Louis.  Good luck!

OP.   You’ve got great taste in equipment!  I really like my Falcon gold badge LS3/5’s in a similar size room (sealed box). Best 3/5 I auditioned!  But I don’t think they reach the level of your other speakers. A little mid bass bump. Good luck and let us know what you end up with. 

Check out Studio Electric's M5.   

https://studio-electric.com/FS1%20Loudspeaker.html

I have their little brother the M4 and love them.   Am thinking about M5 for my main room.  

Anyone going to Axpona should visit their room. 

Thanks everyone for your responses, very much appreciated.  I'm toying with making a last minute trip to Axpona on Friday to listen to what I can.