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Mid sized room -Full range vs Monitor

I will be moving into a new audio room in the near future. It measures 14'W x 18'L x 8.5'H and will be a dedicated room with moderate acoustic treatment. Three walls are ICF concrete (insulated concrete forms - concrete with 2" foam covered by sheetrock) and the rear wall is standard 2"x6" construction. Is the space sufficient to support the low frequency of a full range speaker such as the Revel Salon? Should I consider a monitor or a smaller speaker with a sub to increase placement flexibility? I am concerned about overloading the room and ending up with boomy bass. I am upgrading my current system (mid fi) so options are open. Thanks for your input.
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jeffo19
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There also is many floorstanding speakers with smaller drivers, that can give you that adaquete bass, without overloading the room. I found sticking with a small tower with 2 6 1/2 drivers and FRONT ported, is a nice compromise. If I use monitors, I however like to run my speakers full, and augment them with a sub. I find something missing if I filter the lows out.
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ryan1fs OP
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Appreciate the input. I am leaning towards a monitor and sub, but I'm drawn to the aesthetics of a floorstander. Experimentation is likely the best solution. Cheers!
mrtennis
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i my listening room is very close to the dimensions of your room, although my ceiling height is about 1 foot less.

i have had success with panel speakers. i have never experienced peaks below 80 hz.

consider a panel, if that is your preference, you probably will not experience boomy bass.
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