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Bookshelf speakers for small room

I have a small room and listen rather closely.  I'm using a Uniti Atom and some older Martin Logan 4s and looking to upgrade the whole system with a great turntable, tube amp and a different DAC.  A local dealer demo'd me on the Harbeth P3 XD's and the vocals came through with crystal clarity- loved the sound!  But he played it loud and I'm playing at very low volumes (kids, wife, small house).  

What are some good bookshelf options for a small room and streamed music (and vinyl) played at lower volumes?   A good tube amp/DAC to match??
labelman
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fuzztone
5,651 posts
 
I have Focals, Quads even sweeter.
It sounds like you want high efficiency near field speakers of which I have no experience.
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arcticdeth
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Those Odyssey bookshelf speakers have great reviews. 
 Martin Logan bookshelf’s are nice!

 BIC America bookshelf’s are nice, good bass for a small footprint. 
 Energy RC-10 bookshelf, no longer made, but sound great, and are pretty easy to find a new pair for a descent price. 
 
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jjss49
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sooooooooooooooooooooooo many choices
grinnell
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Ref 3A de Capos, Decware amp and MHDT DAC!
big_greg
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You should have asked the dealer to turn down the Harbeths because they sound great at low volumes too.  I've tried a bunch of different speakers in my computer system in a small room.  I don't think I'll ever replace them.  And I replace a lot of stuff.  Often.
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