Dali Helicons can be used close to the wall even though they are rear ported. That is an intended feature of their design, and I have heard them 2' out. They sound fine. Otherwise, sealed designs are good, but the choices are limited.
Choices for speaker 2' from back wall
Does it have to be either sealed or front ported?
Choices up to $3,500
I have a 1992 Yamaha pro-logic receiver (65 solid watts) driving a sealed Infinity early emit tweeter model (Reference 5)from a Marantz cd player and the highly acclaimed (for its time) Toshiba 9200. They give me a pleasant sound but I know what real music reproduction can sound like after hearing Focal speakers several years ago.
I just have not pulled the trigger on replacing everything at one time. Can my receiver get good music from a modern pair of speakers?
Choices up to $3,500
I have a 1992 Yamaha pro-logic receiver (65 solid watts) driving a sealed Infinity early emit tweeter model (Reference 5)from a Marantz cd player and the highly acclaimed (for its time) Toshiba 9200. They give me a pleasant sound but I know what real music reproduction can sound like after hearing Focal speakers several years ago.
I just have not pulled the trigger on replacing everything at one time. Can my receiver get good music from a modern pair of speakers?