Speakers for Near Wall Placement

For those who don't have the luxury to bring speakers 3 feet out into the room, what is the best speaker that can be placed near/up to a wall?

jcidulka06-13-2001 4:40am

blbloom Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 286 posts 06-13-2001 at 03:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Aerial 6s have a bass port in the front. They can be placed close to the wall. You might contact Aerial to confirm and ask their recommendation.
dwest Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 06-13-2001 at 05:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete NHT 3.3's. They are designed to go right up against the wall.
drrasta Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 224 posts 06-13-2001 at 08:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Tyler acoustics taylo reference are front ported. Imaging may suffer somewhat but mine sound fine against the wall on stands.
chriskh Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 26 posts 06-14-2001 at 05:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a pair of Wilson Cub II and they can go against the wall, or even in the wall. They are also front ported. The Cubs are an amazing sounding speaker.
jch96ecdc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7 posts 06-14-2001 at 07:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Living in NYC, I had the same issue. Found that Linn designs all their speakers to be placed fairly close to the wall. I bought the 5140s, and I love them. Company docs say to place them 18 inches or closer to wall. Good luck.