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

What about something like YG Caramel 2? I never heard it but just thinking might be a great option.

@smodtactical.  The small Carmel 2’s are an interesting design, not sure that they would be extended enough in the lows for me, but I guess with added subs, they could indeed be a contender.

https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2019/09/19/sonore-bricasti-design-vivid-audio-cardas-audio-rmaf-2019/

Good report on the Vivid Kaya 45. Which I will shoehorn into my small 12x11x9 room.

At one point I had Wilson Audio Duette 2's with a tube amp in a large room and the sound was fantastic.  I can only imagine those speakers in a small room.  

Charney Audio just released a newly designed Maestro horn utilizing the 8" Voxativ AC 1.6 $4400.00. Designed on the Tractrix Theory specifically for smallish rooms. Same sound stage and imaging Charney is noted for with a tad less bass. Make an appointment and let your ears decide.

http://charneyaudio.com/the-maestro.html