Downsizing from tower to bookshelf

I did the same thing moving from towers to standmounts. Sibilance was important to me. I’ve tried a lot of speakers and my old guy ears can’t stand any sibilance. I tried the B&W 705 S3, KEF 3 Metas along with others and ended up with the Revel M126Be. I love the beryllium tweeters. I suggest using with subs. I have a pair of SVS SB1000 Pros and the combination sounds as good if not better than towers in my 12 x 12 room that opens up behind my listening seat. Agree with buying, trying and returning if necessary. It’s the only way to know how the setup will sound in your particular room in my experience. Enjoy your new musical journey!

Thanks for all the great feedback and suggestions. I’ll keep the group posted on my progress and decision.

Anyone that states what you have (floorstanding to bookshelf), I always recommend a look at the Van L Speakerworks Quartet: (https://www.stereotimes.com/post/van-l-speakerworks-quartet-loudspeakers/)

Admittedly, I have not heard them, nor do I know anyone who has, but ALL the reviews of the product are sterling, and the company owner has a great reputation in the Chicago area. I spoke to him on the phone once, and he couldn't have been nicer (for what that's worth).

The price is right for you ($2,995), so it might be worth a look/listen.

I have two of the speakers mentioned above in two systems, the Proac and the Audio Note. Both are exceptional speakers and give you what you are looking for. I find the audio note for vocals, jazz, and blues is outstanding!

I will put in a plug for the ATC SCM19’s. No sibilance. Tremendous soundstage. I run SCM7’s in my bedroom on top of a dresser with rubber sandwich isolators and couldn’t be happier. All of the ATC Entry series are easy to drive- I use the original Aegir in my bedroom.