Try the ATC line of monitors--I have the SCM-12's for home theater fronts and they are amazing. If the 12's are too big (they're standard size monitors), there is also a smaller version, I think the SCM-7's, which are quite small, like 6" x 9". Neither set of monitors has rear ports and can be placed next to/near a back wall. They are very dynamic and detailed and have a lovely midrange.
Back to Basics with Magical Mini Monitors
Having spent more and more money on bigger and bigger speakers, a new apartment with smaller listening dimensions is forcing me back to basics.
I am trying to install a pair of mini monitors on stands to sit on either side of a projection screen and preferably function well against a wall.
I have very fond memories of a friends pair of Rogers LS35a's circa 1980. And one of the better demos I have ever heard in a New York audio shop was a tweaked out Linn turntable playing through a simple Naim Nait with the original Linn Kans on the original Linn stands.
I mention these designs because I think they were not ported in the rear and therefore could be pushed flush against the wall which will help me immensely.
Therefore, if anyone could update me on this style of speaker I would greatly appreciate a better understanding of what I might buy today.
Rolled off frequency extremes, limited bass, difficult to drive, euphonically coloured, overpriced etc etc no problem whatsoever.
Just please give me midrange that will make me cry.
Thanks.
I am trying to install a pair of mini monitors on stands to sit on either side of a projection screen and preferably function well against a wall.
I have very fond memories of a friends pair of Rogers LS35a's circa 1980. And one of the better demos I have ever heard in a New York audio shop was a tweaked out Linn turntable playing through a simple Naim Nait with the original Linn Kans on the original Linn stands.
I mention these designs because I think they were not ported in the rear and therefore could be pushed flush against the wall which will help me immensely.
Therefore, if anyone could update me on this style of speaker I would greatly appreciate a better understanding of what I might buy today.
Rolled off frequency extremes, limited bass, difficult to drive, euphonically coloured, overpriced etc etc no problem whatsoever.
Just please give me midrange that will make me cry.
Thanks.