To be more specific regarding Unsound's comment, consider a pair of Vandersteen VSM speakers with a pair of Vandy subs. The VSM was designed as a surround speaker for home theater, thus voiced for on wall placement. Just as with any audio brand, not everyone likes the Vandersteen sound but there are strong similarities between models so if you appreciate their strong points, the VSM can be a real space saving option. One version of the VSM can be painted, it that helps with WAF. And the subs can be located fairly close to the wall.
Unfortunately for situations such as yours, very few speakers sound decent when placed against or close to a wall. To work well, that must have been an objective by the designer. Also remember that some speakers may be so large (for example the Cornwall) that a smaller speaker might not sit further into the room, while having 12-18 inches behind it.
Unfortunately for situations such as yours, very few speakers sound decent when placed against or close to a wall. To work well, that must have been an objective by the designer. Also remember that some speakers may be so large (for example the Cornwall) that a smaller speaker might not sit further into the room, while having 12-18 inches behind it.