Which loudspeakers work best close to back wall?

Need to downsize and am trying to find speakers that can be placed close to the back wall and still sound like great speakers.

seadogs111-04-2012 6:46pm

rar1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,745 posts 11-05-2012 at 09:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete From experience, Rega (Ara, now RS1) and Ascend Acoustics (Sierra 1) were the best stand mounted speakers for near to rear wall placement. The Sierras can also be placed on their sides with no ill effect. I have also have a pair of Opera floor standers (Platea) that do very well with near to rear wall placement. To go one step further, Totem (Mites), Wharefedale (Diamond 9.1), and Spendor (SA1) did not sound special when placed in a similar manner. Rich