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Speakers for Office/Listening Room

Hello All….I'm here to pick you brains again.

I'm not set on an amp yet but it will most likely be a tube amp as I'm rebuilding a Dynaco PAS3 with all new components(resistors & caps).

We're going to rearrange the home office so here's what I'm looking at.

The Room: Approx 11' X 15' with 12' ceiling. On one short end wall, where we'll most likely put the chair, is composed of 3 angles not symmetrical . The Center is about 4' 6", one side 4', the other 3'.

The opposite wall has a large window (5' tall), looking to the left you have 28" to the wall from the window edge, to the right 31" to that wall. Above the window is another smaller half moon window the width of the large one.

The wall, looking at the window from the chair is clear but will have 2 small desks and a short cabinet. The wall to the right has a 6' wide French Door appox centered. Wood floor

We're thinking of possibly moving one desk in front of the window, putting a heavy curtain in front, and building two bookcases (L &R of the window) to store the Stereo and house the speakers.

Either way the speakers will need to be close to or on the wall.

I'm thinking Used speakers to get the most bang for the buck at around $400.

I listen to Rock, Jazz, some Classical (looking to get more), newer Jazz, some Bluegrass but no Rap, Disco, etc.

Yes, born in the 50's but I can still hear 17K and like tight bass, clear highs, and punch if the music requires it.

Sorry for the long post but I've read a lot of posts where the responders wanted more info. LOL

So, thank you for you help in advance. I'm open to any honest opinions.
gorquin

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gorquin OP
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Thanks for the input so far but I have a question.

If I'm going to have these speakers either on a bookshelf or close to a wall shouldn't I be looking at speakers with no or front ports?
gorquin OP
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I guess that narrows the field of choices a lot when one eliminates rear ported speakers.
gorquin OP
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Veroman, I'll probably use a 50-70W amp. I don't plan on cranking the music. I'll play it just loud enough so it kind of fills the room but not shake the walls.
gorquin OP
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Paradigm models to look for? Used is OK

The BA A-40 are dirt cheap as a lot of them need the foam surrounds. That's not a problem. I've done 7 Bose 802 4" surrounds and as long as you take your time it's not difficult. I could probably buy 2 pairs for $100 + the cost of surrounds and then get a subwoofer. I'd be fine rebuilding a X'over or doing other mods if it allowed me to move up the ladder with some of my labor.

I'm also curious about the KEF Q300 if I can find a deal on a used pair.

I've also seen a good deal on new Focal Chorus 706.

Also any Klipsch I should be looking at? KG4? Although maybe a bit large?

Anything small and I'll need to get a sub so I'm wondering (no darts please LOL) if anyone has listened to Econowave modded Large Advent speakers?

Thanks for the advice so far….you've kept me reading a LOT.
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