These might be nice for you.
Shinjitsu Audio
Speakers for Small Room
Hi all. I’ll be moving later this year and significantly downsizing. My current listening room is 23’ x 32’ x 12’. The space at my new place is 15’ x 10’ x 9’. Speakers will go along the long wall due to doorways, windows, etc. My speakers include Volti Audio Rivals (currently hooked-up), Devore O/96 and Magnepan LRS+. Amplification is Pass Labs XA30.8. Looking for thoughts on which of the above would be the best fit, or open to suggestions for other speakers. I initially thought the Devores, but they’re rear-ported and need some pretty decent space from the front wall, which I won’t have. Although the Volti’s are large, they can be positioned pretty close to the front wall. Just not sure how "in my face" they’ll sound as my seating position will be about 8’ away. Almost forgot to mention, also have a pair of REL Carbon Specials that I doubt I'll need in the new, smaller space. Of course, amplification might need to change depending on speaker recommendations, so feel free to throw out suggestions on that front too. I’m agnostic as to solid state or tube, but not interested in integrateds as my Grimm MU2 serves as my preamp. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
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Someone mentioned these to me -- just in concept, they seem they could be placed close to the front wall. https://www.jtrspeakers.com/jtr-kallos-265 One person commented, "Crazy good dynamic range in a shallow form factor." Seems reasonable. I think your question really opens up a great topic -- I have multiple friends into audio who cannot pull their speakers very far off the front wall. That *begs* for some kind of design which accomplishes important sonic objectives without a lot of space. Here’s hoping some good suggestions are forthcoming. Would Audio Note work in your space? Audio Note voices their speakers specifically for boundary reinforcement, typically recommending corner or near-corner placement. Their designs turn what’s usually a compromise into an intentional part of the tonal balance. Another option might be Harbeth (P3ESR, perhaps) because Alan Shaw explicitly designs for near-wall positions. Also, Larsen’s design philosophy centers on wall proximity; they’re meant to sit flush against the wall. |
Tonian Labs, Small Stand Mount, extra tweeter on top https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3Gc6jPMy7w https://tonianlabs.com/tonianacoustic.htm https://www.tnt-audio.com/casse/tonian_labs_oriaco_g6_e.html This is the best stand mounted speaker I ever heard, just outstanding! Heard them last year at the NY Audio Show in NJ. The room was filled with admiring listeners. |
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