JM Lab Nova Be or Eggleston Savoy?

Thought I'd respond to your question about a big room. I have Andra IIs in a 23'X 13.5' X 9' room, and while the A IIs sound superb, I would have some real hesitation about a pair of Savoys in that room, especially in the bass. I heard the Savoys and Andra IIs side by side, but in a smaller room, at a show, and thought that the Andra IIs just about worked, with a slight bit of overload in the bass, but that the Savoys just overpowered the space. Your room is about 4' wider, which might help, but I don't know how much. As to the JM Labs, hell of a speaker, but I wouldn't attempt to squeeze either of the ones you suggest into my space. Maybe yours would work. One other thought--the A IIs are designed to go close to the front wall (within 2'), and I believe the Savoys are also, but I believe the recommendation on JMLabs floorstanders is 4'-5'. If that's so, you may want to think about that issue, especially if you're putting them along the long wall.

One major mistake that a lot of audiophiles make is putting too big a speaker in too small a room. dont make this mistake!

seriously - don't get the savoys or the novas. Get the andras or the altos, and go buy a boat with the leftover money. The andras or altos will sound better in that sized room than the bigger speakers will.

Thanks folks for your suggestions. Based on your feedback, i've reconsidered my options for my space.

Newly acquired target for consideration: Aerial 20T. Any thoughts?

thanks again!

Any thoughts?Yes,at least try the Altos.

Ecamel,

How tall are your ceilings. If they are high then bass will be an issue with a smaller speaker. Low ceilings will be a different story.