The best speaker for a small room...at any price point.

Value: Fritz Carrera BE.

All-out: Gamut RS3i.

Imaging and if bass is  not huge to you, reference 3a dulcets, mm decapo

Do you like electrostatics? If so, consider either of the Janszen models. The controlled directivity minimizes wall and ceiling interactions, which is helpful in a small room. They sound great, too!  --very low distortion and maximum transparency.

What brands did you enjoy at the show two weeks ago? I'd start there.

 

Check out GamuT RS3i--outstanding.
If you don't want the speakers in the room, give a listen to Larsen 9's, which are placed against the wall.