Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Stereo large room, small speakers

So if I wanted to get a pair of bookshelves for my kitchen (and no sub) (to run off my second channel on my 2309) which would sound better as a standalone speaker at low to moderate volume? (Kitchen area and table area combinesd 24' long. Speakers at the end of the table area facing into the kitchen area throwing the 24' length)