Room size and floor standing speakers

My room is 18x15 and 9 high and I've got my Spendor S8Es on the long wall, about 28 inches out and eight feet apart. Imaging is very good, although stage depth seems a little limited. There are lots of floorstanders that'll work in your room, just don't get something really gigantic with overpowering bass. I think it's all about the balance.

As a gross generalization (which I tend to do) I would say you have a medium sized room and therefore will be able to use most speakers. Medium sized floorstanding speakers will work best, small speakers (all except the very best) will get lost in your room, while huge floorstanders will over power the room...

How's that for gross?!?

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My room is much smaller than yours (11x13x8) and I have a pair of 9 cu.ft. cabinets. They are nearfield studio monitors (Altec 604s) and to me they sound excellent. Very dynamic and great imaging. I am sure they wouldn't be for everyone and probably not what you are considering. But they are large and they are in a small room and I am very happy.

Thansk for the responses folks. I am considering some B &W's or something from the Focal utopia be line. obviously not the Grands, but maybe the Altos or novas. Should work ok right?

Cheers,
Peter

Peter,

My room is 11'3" x 23 with my system setup on the long wall. Sitting nearfield I feel is the way to go. View my system pics and you will see. It has challenges yes but IMHO a sweet little system.

Good Luck.