New 11' x 7' listening room....small speaker?

You might consider the Proac tablette Reference 8 signature, they are very musical!
Good luck

At $2k used, I would put Merlin TSMs on the list but consult with Bobby @ Merlin to see if the room is big enough and if your electronics would mate well with his speaker. He will give you an honest answer.

thanks for all of the suggestions...going to try a few of these recommendations out...starting with the Ohm Micro Walsh Talls...

The Ohm engineer I talked to was very helpful and was confident that these would do well in my room. If not, I have 120 days to send them back. Not bad.

Totem forests - used right around the budget, no sub required in a room of that size.

My second room (bedroom) is about that size, maybe a tad smaller on the long side. I'm using Triangle Titus ES on 24-inch stands about 21 inches from the short wall and a bit more from the side walls. Listening is near field, of course; I sit on the bed.

It's not ideal, but I've been putting a bit more attention into it since the living room acquired a TV. I'm optimistic that with some room treatment the Tituses will produce the image and extension I heard them do in the store; already the setup is working quite well. There is quite acceptable bass from the tiny midwoofer--an advantage of the small room.