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Book Shelf Speaker advice - Formerly Book Shelf Dilemma

Hello all. I posted this earlier under the title Book Shelf Dilemma. Thank you to the many who replied with excellent advice and suggestions. Some responders asked about the room dimensions and as I investigated the suggested speakers I concluded that the room dimensions and furniture set up may be important to consider. So, I am reposting with a schematic of the room which shows the Bay Windows and furniture as well as a note that the insulation between my apartment and the unit below is marginal. I make this point with the understanding that a Sub Woofer may be good to include.

Note: I want to position the speakers along the Bay Window facing back into the apartment and dining/kitchen area. Most of my listening is done from this area.

Budget - $1000.00 (with stands would be a bonus)

Amplifier - McCormack DNA 0.5
Pre - McCormack ALD-1
Source - Cambridge 851N - Spotify Premium
Music preferences - fairly eclectic
Jazz (Bony James, Lee Ritenour, Paul Harris, Bob James)
Female Vocals (Eva Cassidy, Duffy, Sarah Jarosz, Nadine Anderson)
1980’s Rock (Emerson Lake & Palmer, Yes, Dave Mason)

Thank you all for your suggestions and advice1

Ray

raydecraene
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@raydecraene 

Have you considered any of the powered/wireless speakers from Kef or Dynaudio? I believe both manufacturers have something to offer within the price range you’ve stated.

I remember when my wife and I purchased our first place- dinky little townhome with a living area no larger than what you’ve outlined. Since we needed something with a small footprint I stacked a tuner/ SS amp/ CD player and a parametric eq in a cabinet and set two Tannoy studio monitors on top about 6’ apart. For what it was it sounded pretty good.

grislybutter
3,627 posts
 

when someone raves about the LSAs, I feel the urge to add: I had very bad experience with them. But that’s just one confused customer.

 

grislybutter
3,627 posts
 

The Dynaudio Evoke 10 for sure. (scratch and dent on Crutchfield)

Q Concept

Totem

Monitor Audio

Revel

and a lot more, that I haven’t heard

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russ69
3,579 posts
 

"...I understand I need to lower my expectations of listening enjoyment due to the room..."

I just want to understand your criteria. Since a critical listening setup is NOT the goal, I would lean you towards an enjoyable loudspeaker that will fill your space with sound. Right now, I like the Wharfedale Lintons. A bit over your budget but they can be found heavily discounted, and you might be able to get away without a sub, depending on your desire for an extreme low end. 

 

grislybutter
3,627 posts
 

but the Lintons are gigantic and not a good fit for this space. 

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