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full range close to wall positioning

I am looking for a fullrange speaker for under $5,500 used that will play most all types of music (no phono) and not suffer from being placed close to the short wall ie. roughly a foot of space behind it. room size is 14'x24'x9' open on far end to kitchen. Lots of furniture in the room with shag rug over hardwood floors. Amplification will be changed depending on speaker requirements. resonable size ie. no magnepan or soundlab type monster speakers.
so far I've auditioned audio notes e speakers. what else should I look at. Seating position is about 11' but I'd appreciate a speaker that will sound good from more than one exact seating postion. Help please.
thanks
shaun
shauns
br3098
994 posts
 
I would look at the new Zu Essence, just reviewed in the latest Stereophile. I have not heard it, but I have heard the recently discontinued Druid and it was a very good speaker.

The Ohm Walsh speakers are supposed to be pretty flexible as to placement and seating position. Lots of commentary here on the 'gon. They also have a very generous trial/return policy.
bvdiman
491 posts
 
Tannoy Prestige Series seems to fit your requirement quite nicely. Within your budget, there is Turnbery HE, or if you can stretch it / find used, go Canterbury. Ok to be place close to wall / corner, not as fussy to set up, legendary musicality, with timeless classic looks to boot.
gsm18439
895 posts
 
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