Best Speaker for audiophile-grade small room rig

I would also add Von Schweikert VR1's to the above list.

The Proac Response 1SC is among the finest small speakers out there and would be particularly good with your associated electronics and music preferences.

I would suggest you to listen to:
Dynaudio S 25 & Conf' 1 & Cont' 1.4
JMLab Micro Utopia Be
Totem Mani-2/1S
Revel M22
Kef R201
B&W 805S
Harbeth M40
Atc 20SL
Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage

Near field speakers is the way to go in a small room.

Remember, when using monitor speakers, a set of good stands is required or else you're not able to hear the lower frequencies clearly.

Be sure to try them in your room. I do not have a large room either. I found that rear ported speakers did not work well in my room. See my system if you like. I have some changes planned, but it sounds good now. Also, I recently upgraded to Osiris stands. The advice about good stands for monitors is correct.