I would agree with Jhold that for your situation that you would do best with a "sealed box design", unfortunately, there not many "sealed box" speakers in the price range that you seek. 2nd choice would be a "front-ported design". If you get a "rear-ported design" do realize that you'll have to use some "plugs" in the port to help tame the over prominent "fat and muddy" bass. You might want to see if there is anyway possible to put "whatever" speakers you get on stands 2 or 3 feet out into the room, as that will give you not only a better sonic presentation, but also more choices in your speaker selection.
Speaker recommendations for NAD
I'd like recommendations for speakers that are well-suited to and compliment the NAD C352 integrated amp and NAD C542 CD player.
Due to severe space restrictions (footprint), they'll need to be bookshelf-size. The'll sit on a long wooden cabinet with the components stacked in the middle. The room has exposed hardwood flooring under a wool area rug.
Music listened to is classical (both orchestral and chamber ensembles), jazz (mostly instrumental, some vocal), prog rock.
Thanks much.
Due to severe space restrictions (footprint), they'll need to be bookshelf-size. The'll sit on a long wooden cabinet with the components stacked in the middle. The room has exposed hardwood flooring under a wool area rug.
Music listened to is classical (both orchestral and chamber ensembles), jazz (mostly instrumental, some vocal), prog rock.
Thanks much.