Thanks for your replies and advice. I have since spoken rather extensively with Alan Yun, owner of Silverline, and Alan adamantly says that his speakers CAN be placed close to the rear wall, as long as you leave about 5 inches or so from the wall; the length of your hand he says. Alan says that the rear port just disperses energy along the wall but it should not bounce into the listening room and cause boominess. In fact, I spoke with Alan today about his speaker with the rear woofer and, once again, Alan said it's fine to place that speaker near the rear wall, 5 inches or so away.
Your Opinion: Coincident Vs. Silverline?
Hi, I'd appreciate your opinions on Coincident speakers and Silverline speakers in general for a system I'm putting together. I listen mostly to jazz and rock at moderate volume levels and what I appreciate is a transparent, detailed, musical presentation. My budget is flexible, the only stipulation is the speakers would need to be fairly close (12" max) to the rear wall and my listening room has furniture and all maner of things in a normal living room. Thanks!