Small Footprint Speakers for Rock

I have been using Merlin VSM speakers for quite a few years but now want something more classic rock oriented but with a similar small footprint. I find I drift off asleep listening to the Merlins lately so it's probably time for a change. I would love some big Tannoys or Altecs but they just won't fit without blocking my projector screen. I like the detail and imaging of the Merlins but maybe something less analytical and more musical would be a better fit for me.
My room is 13feet X 16feet X 7.75feet and has bass traps in all corners and traps at the first reflection points on the side walls and ceiling, floor is carpet over wood. Equipment is Joule LAP111 preamp, Blue Circle BC24 80watt amp, REL Strada111 sub, playing vinyl and digital sources.