Need speaker recommendations.


I need recommendations for speaker brand/models that can be placed relatively close to the front wall without degradation in sound quality. Say, within 1-2 feet. My front wall is ’h’ shaped (side view). There is a 1-ft deep ledge at the height of 2-ft 4-inch from the floor (imagine right half of the letter ’h’) and the overall height of the wall is 9-ft. Front to back wall is 18-ft.

 

Budget under US$8,000. Don’t care between stand-mounted or floor-standing. If a specific partnering amp/preamp are highly desirable (for any reason) please tell me why.

 

Thanks,

Amit

amitb

If I was going to spend that kind of money on new speakers, I'd spend just a little more (say $9,450/pair right now which includes shipping in the continental U.S.) and go for the Tekton Ulfberhts. Yes, some people say they need to at least 3 feet out from a wall and they are beasts, but others say they work just fine 2 feet away from a wall and I have yet to read a negative review about them. Virtually every review says they're also tremendous values even at that price point. They also have a seriously high sensitivity, so they can be driven by just about any amp. You'll need some muscle to help you get them inside, but I think it would be worth it.

Vandersteen

Devore

Salk

not in any special order but you can call all three and get their input on what they would recommend.

 

With spl requirement and open to new electronics, the world is your Oyster. Wildcard as others stated is the room / furnishings / potential treatments. Maybe create a virtual system w some photos….so we get sense of the room. Worth a few road trip investments to get a sense of sonic palettes open to you. Visit a variety of dealers. What geo area are you in ?

best to you in music and on your journey

Jim

Revel m35/36/206/208 or the revel 226be/228be, usher mini dancer II, mini-x, totem model 1/one/hawk/forest

Spendor D series- downfiring ports.  sound great 1-2 feet from wall.