I bought a pair for exactly that reason. I put them in my bedroom to listen to when I go to sleep. They have a very pleasant sound even with my 15 year old Luxman Integrated amp. In a small room, these speakers have plenty of bass, for my taste at least. However, they do not play very loud. They are worth the money, but Magnepan is always behind with their orders. It took 5 months to receive my speakers. Happy listening.