Next step suggestions, from Spendor SP100r ?


Hi all,
holidays are very "dangerous" from an audiophile point of view, because there is time to think more about your system and subsequent changes ;-)
So, in these holidays I started to think a way to make some evolution in my system, starting from speakers but not only, even if I'm satisfied for the actual sound.
My question is how to evolve the sound of Spendors SP100r (not r2) without loosing their superb musicality. In particular I wish a deeper and controlled bass, more punch, without loosing efficiency and SP-100r mids.
Now my taste of music is 80% Rock and Electronica, 19,99% Jazz and practically no Classical music, even if sometimes I like a good sounding system for this genre.
Starting to think about that, I have difficulties in creating a list of speakers to hear ;-) who can me help with some suggestions? Consider this a brainstorming exercise :-)
My system pictures and composition are in my profile, my listening room is 11m x 4,5m but I have some restrictions: speakers distance from the rear walls not more than 70cm, from side walls not more tahn 30cm., speakers not large more than 55cm due to my furniture shape. Listening point is around the middle of the room. The floor has an acoustic treatment.
Thanks in advance for the suggestions :-)
-Massimo
.Vitus Audio RI-100 amplifier
.Weiss 202 DAC
.TW Acoustic Raven One+ SME310 + Dynavector XX2mk2
.Audia Flight Phono preamp
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Do you want a speaker more like the Spendor or do you want something a little bit different.

The Harbeth line is pretty much like the Spendor, but I like the Spendor better, imo.
Hi Dave, my concern is to loose something while I'm trying to improve. But yes, something a bit different.
I've own S100s (twice) and currently own a pair of 9/1s.

Bass extension can be addressed by adding a subwoofer. I prefer REL, but there are others. Better control and possibly punch can be addressed by products like the DSPeaker Anti-Mode 2 equalizer. I haven't tried it, but it's received great reviews in TAS and Stereophile. Both have noted that it is easy to use and reasonably priced.
The upper bass of SP100 can overwhelm certain rooms (not necessarily small rooms) and make the speaker seem a bit muddy. Room treatment, particularly bass traps in the corners of the room can do a lot to tighten up the upper bass and improve the perception of more deep bass impact. The other suggestions about digital room correction and possible use of a subwoofer are also very good.

If you like the basic sound of the SP100, you should look first at such corrective measures rather than looking for new speakers.

However, if you are getting an itch to try something completely new, that can open up a whole new range of possibilities and discovery. It is almost impossible to make specific recommendations, given how even small changes can be significant. For example, the same drivers of the SP100 are used in the discontinued 9/1. The 9/1 is a VERY different sounding speaker -- tighter, leaner and clearer (more "modern" sound)-- which is a plus or a minus depending on one's taste. That is why I cannot begin to guess what would be a suitable recommendation for something "similar" but perhaps an improvement.

At best, I recommend that you look at speakers from certain manufacturers whose speakers I generally like that I am crudely guessing will be compatible with the taste of someone favoring Spendors: ProAc, Harbeth, Classic Audio, and Sonus Faber.