If you are comfortable going down to about 28 hz and no lower (w/o a subwoofer) the Merlin Vsm-MX's are terrific speakers and the manufacurer is invaluable as a resource, whether you buy his speakers or not. You should call him, really. The Merlin's are highly resolved and very involving. They sound great with EL34 based amps and OTL's. Bobby now also distributes a new integrated (the ARS-Sonum Filharmia) for about $3500 which is supposed to be terrific match for his speakers.
My room is about the same size as yours and the bass is very tight to about 28hz. And the speakers are beautifully finished and do not take over the room. I like my REL sub (which I use for movies as well) and with them there are really not limits, except those dictated by the room.
For a different, but also satisfying sound I would recommend Vandersteen Quattros with Quicksilver V4 amps and an Aesthetix preamp. Very balanced and coherent. If you want to know who to contact regarding these speakers, please feel free to email me directly.
Good luck in your search.
My room is about the same size as yours and the bass is very tight to about 28hz. And the speakers are beautifully finished and do not take over the room. I like my REL sub (which I use for movies as well) and with them there are really not limits, except those dictated by the room.
For a different, but also satisfying sound I would recommend Vandersteen Quattros with Quicksilver V4 amps and an Aesthetix preamp. Very balanced and coherent. If you want to know who to contact regarding these speakers, please feel free to email me directly.
Good luck in your search.