The Best Speakers for a Small Room


I am looking for a pair of speakers for my relatively small (approximately 12x14 ft) listening/living room. I have a McCormack DNA 0.5 Deluxe power amplifer and a Meridian 506.24 CD player. I listen to a lot of different types of music, but mostly to progressive rock (Yes, ELP, King Crimson, Genesis, Gentle Giant), jam bands (Moe., Dave Matthews Band, Phish, String Cheese Incident) bluegrass, and jazz (both fusion and a lot of traditional acoustic). . . in general, very busy music. Does anyone have suggestions for speakers that would match well with my listening room size, electronics, and musical tastes? And yes, before you say it Carl, I realize that room treatment is absolutely critical and will act accordingly. I would prefer to keep the price around $1500 (new or used), but could go up to $2000 if there was something really special out there. Thanks to any and all that respond!
gmorse
Audio Physics Steps. Specifically designed for small rooms. It has holographic imaging that is jaw dropping. Also, consider a pair of used SPICA TC-50s. If your going to go the true bookshelf route try the Linn Tukans.
I seen a number of Pro Ac Response 2s' on Audiogon for about $1300 - that would be a great speaker for a smallish room. The clarity and detail those speakers would provide would be a great match for the "busy" music you listed as well as the clear jazz recordings. I have had the Studio 1s for years, listening to a similar mix of tunes, and they're great for hearing all of the work those artists put into the mix. Well worth checking out...
I have a small room with similar dimensions (in which I listen to just about everything but C&W). I have Vienna Acoustics Haydn monitors and a Rel subwoofer. The Haydns have gossamer detail, and the Rel puts out tight, thunderous bass. Best of all, the balance is almost infinitely adjustable. I couldn't be happier