Sounds like you should focus on these sizes: 000, OM, GA and L (Concerto also).
Rosewood B&S brings more bass to the game, but also tend to add a lot of overtones. I had a very nice OM w/RW but felt that Hog/hog and Spruce/Hog fit my ears and voice better. If you liked the 414 but the tone just wasn't quite there for you, you should give the 424 a try. Very full and warm without what I sometimes hear as brittleness in the Taylor line.
Larrivee's can be difficult to find in the wild. They are well built and a great value. The tone is very even from string to string and you should test drive their OM's and L's if you get a chance.
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