Proac Speakers

sam

my honest answer is i don’t really know, as i have not heard the k series, and also i don’t know how you like the tonality (specifically bass heaviness/impact) of your system - some folks really like bass!!

your room is plenty big, so either k6 or k8 shd work fine and not overload, also depends what you drive them with tubes or solid state... i would say, and can say though, that my d30r has, by my ears, a very solid low end in my 16x18 room, and i think stuart is clearly programming in a very solid bass foundation in his modern floorstanders... much more so than his earlier ones like response 3 or 3.5 which were clearly bass light despite the dual woofer design (the notable shift occurred with the r3.8 - responding to complaints about weak bass, he traded a few pts of efficiency and the friendly 8 ohm impedance for more solid fuller bass response)

ps - mijostyn’s point is a valid one... sats and subs can be a very very good sounding solution for proacs... but just depends if you want to go floor standers for sonic, aesthetic or simplicity reasons vs high performance sub/sats

Thanks again for your follow up. I am running Jeff Rowland 925 mono amps with Corus preamp. I am not a lover of high impact bass however it should not sound anemic. Since I listen to mostly Jazz and female vocals, midrange  and highs are the most important qualities. I cannot stand the hassle of subwoofers, so that is not an option but is a good thought. Have a great day.

sam

with your description if it were me i would err on k6 side

can always move speakers lil closer to wall or corners get a touch more bass support if needed

harder to dial down too much bass or boominess

good luck have fun

I have the Proac D20R speakers they were really easy to set up.I also have a Rel 812 subwoofer and I enjoy the flexibility of a sub because it lets you dial in the bass the way you like it.The subwoofer really improve my sound as it gives you a bigger soundstage and the clarity in the midrange was was also better, and my center focus improve also.If I was you I would go with the k6 and subs. Let us know how it turns out all the best.

@samgar2,
I envy you for the room you have. A pair of ProAc K6/K8 will nicely sing in the room. I really recommend adding bass traps in all corners. This is not just for ProAcs, but for any full sized loudspeakers.
I have the D48R in a 16 X 19 room. This is a purpose built audio room with treatments. The bass traps made a huge difference, without which the mids would have smeared up. If you can afford the K8, go for it. But remember to also add the bass traps, without which you will be hearing more of the room than the speakers.