Room size


Sorry if this has been discussed. How big is a large room? Medium size room? Size is always mentioned, but dimensions rarely given. My room is 14x21 with ceilings that go from 7 ft to a peak of 13 ft and back down to 7 ft. Is this considered a large or medium size room? Im considering going to a monitor speaker (Totem perhaps) and wonder if they will be fine or too small for a room this size. Thanks to all who reply.
winoguy17
IMHO, your room would be considered medium+, and I would consider a larger speaker.
Your room is medium sized.

A monitor will work well in that sized room. Small floorstanders will also work well. Large speakers will probably have an issue with the 14ft dimension, this is on the small end for biggish speakers.

Totem will work well, but if you want full range sound, you will need a sub of course.
My room is remarkably similar in size as yours. I consider it a major compromise in that it forces me to listen nearfield with the system under the higher ceiling height. My room is approximately 13X26 with a ceiling sloping from 14' down to 8'. I'd consider it a medium sized room. System is on the long wall. I've used both monitors and floorstanders in this room. Both can work very well, but I tend to prefer the fuller sound of floorstanders (currently using Coincident Super Eclipse III's). You need to consider the volume of the space as well, and I think this is why the larger speakers work better for me. I wouldn't go much bigger than a small to medium floorstander though. I also would be prepared to add some treatment based upon the actual room, contents, and system.