Ls3/5s are great little speakers. I'd add to trebleclef to avoid any speaker with an emphasized bass response, since it will be even more emphasised by shelf placement. Ideally demo as will be used.
Bookshelf speakers on a bookshelf?
I'm in a bit of a bind when it comes to speaker placement. I'm cobbling together a system for a friend, but the only place she has to put the speakers is in a bookshelf (stand-mounting is absolutely not an option, nor is floor-standing speakers). It's a 10' x 12' home office, and she'll be listening from her desk. The speakers can be placed in a bookshelf at ear-height.
I'm aware that bookshelf placement will kill the soundstage, but alas, such is life.
I've purchased a Linn Classik integrated/cd player for her (used, thank you Audiogon!). It has 75 watts into 4 ohms.
I'm thinking that speakers with front-firing ports would be best, but I'm open to all suggestions.
The other consideration is frequency response. I'm definitely intersted in speakers that go low - below 50 hz - (e.g., Silverline, rear-firing port). The Classik, however, has tone controls, and I could possibly use them boost the bass a bit. My price range is about $500 - $800, used.
All your thoughts and comments are welcome.
Thanks for your help.
Steve
I'm aware that bookshelf placement will kill the soundstage, but alas, such is life.
I've purchased a Linn Classik integrated/cd player for her (used, thank you Audiogon!). It has 75 watts into 4 ohms.
I'm thinking that speakers with front-firing ports would be best, but I'm open to all suggestions.
The other consideration is frequency response. I'm definitely intersted in speakers that go low - below 50 hz - (e.g., Silverline, rear-firing port). The Classik, however, has tone controls, and I could possibly use them boost the bass a bit. My price range is about $500 - $800, used.
All your thoughts and comments are welcome.
Thanks for your help.
Steve