IMHO, one needs to place speakers in the room such that they sound their best. Placing them up close to a wall will compromise almost any speakers sound that I know of. In wall speakers will typically sound like in wall speakers (little or no dimensionality) because the wall will effectivly create a rather large front baffle. IMHO, see what your wife thinks about the looks of the Vanderstein 3, signature editions, or the Revel F 12's, the Revels, I don't believe will go as low, but you didn't mention you'ld be listening to much organ music. Happy Listening
Does this speaker exist or am I being ridiculous?
Here's the laundry list folks:
- Full range (27Hz or below) - no need for subs
- Balanced sound - maybe a bit on the warm side
- Good at all the usual stuff - soundstage, imaging, detail retrieval, does the disappearing act
- Will fill a large room with sound
- Can be placed effectively within 18 inches of wall
- Great WAF - ie. really nice wood cabinetry, unobtrusive visually
- $3500 max new or slightly used
- Flexible on required amplification
Am I on drugs to think I can get all this?
- Full range (27Hz or below) - no need for subs
- Balanced sound - maybe a bit on the warm side
- Good at all the usual stuff - soundstage, imaging, detail retrieval, does the disappearing act
- Will fill a large room with sound
- Can be placed effectively within 18 inches of wall
- Great WAF - ie. really nice wood cabinetry, unobtrusive visually
- $3500 max new or slightly used
- Flexible on required amplification
Am I on drugs to think I can get all this?