Best speaker for small 12x14 room 50 WPC tube amp


I had Spica TC-50's in this room but got no bass out of them; I switched to Klipsch RB 5-II's and got some bass if they were closer to the wall but lost any depth of soundstage.

I wondered whether a Klipsch RB-75 would do better than the RB 5-II overall, and whether they would need a subwoofer (as my amp has a sub output) as they are front ported instead of rear ported.

What would a pair of Klipsch RF-5's or RF-7's do in such a small room? I listen to jazz and vocals. I don't like the Klipsch speakers that are not real wood veneer. The RF-35 & RF-82 are vinyl covered.

The Klipsch forum attracts mainly fanatics and I have been unable to get a straight, helpful answer there.
rivieraranch
I have a system set up in a small room approximately like yours. The main part of the room is 11' x 14' and there is a sizeable alcove, 5' x 9', off the left rear. I've tried half a dozen amps and nearly a dozen speakers in that room and have not bettered the combination of Lectron JH30 integrated tube amp (30 watts/channel) and Spendor SP2s (original version, purchased off eBay in 8/10 condition for a measely $395). The speakers are on 20" high steel stands and away from walls as much as is practical. I have Harbeth Compact 7ES-2s that work very nicely in there, too, but the Spendors mate just a little better to the room. My 50 watt tube amp offers no sonic advantages over the 30 watter.
The RF35's or the Older RF3's are excellent for around 500 or less used.. Better bass than most of the series, the RF5's and Rf7's are a bit imbalanced, but part of it is they use a much brighter pro horn and the bass does not keep up as well as the 3's adn 35's in my opinion.. With more modifications and more money the 7's could be very good, but they need a big area to play, I found sitting 12 or 14 feet away was even a minimum to hear they intergrate as well... The 3's and 35's can be placed much closer together without Beaming at you, and you can sit closer as well.
The Spica TC-50's one of the best sound for small room, why not just add the sub ? They're suitable for jazz and vocal music that don't have much bass anyway. Cheers.
Rivieraranch, i have the same size 12 x 14 x 9 (bedroom )Heresy will do the job.I have 3 pairs and will sell at Agon soon.Let me know.