I am currently running a setup where I drive two pairs of Monitor Audio BX2 speakers (and a corresponding subwoofer) using a Yamaha amp. Due to aesthetic reasons (no point to argue as it has been an executive order from the wife...) I have to downgrade to speakers who have a maximium height of 33cm and 8 ohm (amp requirement for driving two pairs in A/B mode). I am aware that this might mean a compromise given the smaller form factor but stumbled across the Gold 50 which would fit with a height of 30cm. Reviews on this site recommend a placement position which would fit my room setup rather well. My only concern is that the smaller speakers do not prodcue enough mid and bass authority to fill the rather large room (essentially an open space combination of two rooms - hence the need for two pairs). While the sub covers one part of the room, the other mainly relies on the speakers capability to produce enough deep end.
Therefore my question: are there any well known/tested alternatives that fit the <30cm height and 8 ohm requirements and are still suited to produce enough volume/deep end to fill (large) mid sized rooms?
Therefore my question: are there any well known/tested alternatives that fit the <30cm height and 8 ohm requirements and are still suited to produce enough volume/deep end to fill (large) mid sized rooms?