I am a little late to this thread.
But, knowing ctsooner (I own his old Treo's). I have to say, that they will not 'overwhelm' you listening area. Period.
To add to your confusion, let me add that I also have an office (10x10x8) and am using the Vandy VLR's with a pair of HSU subs. I have to say it plays very nicely. I have the speakers mounted near the ceiling and directed toward my desk-so nearfield listening. Non fatiguing, and very engaging. I wouldn't call it the best setup, but for work it certainly is more than most.
My Treo/2wq setup resides in my LR/DR (12x18x8-speakers near the middle-9', and about 2 feet from the walls). Actually, it is a bit more complex than that, but you'd need a picture. Suffice it to say, they aren't in the 'best' of spots.
To my ears, the Treo's sound as natural and unassuming as a speaker can be.
I hate to be confined to a single area when I listen. In fact, my main seat is almost directly in front of the left speaker. I don't hear that speaker beaming directly at me, but a full sound stage. An imaginary hall that emanates between/behind the speakers.
I can sing praises for these speakers for a long time, but the choice is yours. If you like, I can give you more details, rather than hijack a thread.
Bob
But, knowing ctsooner (I own his old Treo's). I have to say, that they will not 'overwhelm' you listening area. Period.
To add to your confusion, let me add that I also have an office (10x10x8) and am using the Vandy VLR's with a pair of HSU subs. I have to say it plays very nicely. I have the speakers mounted near the ceiling and directed toward my desk-so nearfield listening. Non fatiguing, and very engaging. I wouldn't call it the best setup, but for work it certainly is more than most.
My Treo/2wq setup resides in my LR/DR (12x18x8-speakers near the middle-9', and about 2 feet from the walls). Actually, it is a bit more complex than that, but you'd need a picture. Suffice it to say, they aren't in the 'best' of spots.
To my ears, the Treo's sound as natural and unassuming as a speaker can be.
I hate to be confined to a single area when I listen. In fact, my main seat is almost directly in front of the left speaker. I don't hear that speaker beaming directly at me, but a full sound stage. An imaginary hall that emanates between/behind the speakers.
I can sing praises for these speakers for a long time, but the choice is yours. If you like, I can give you more details, rather than hijack a thread.
Bob