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Small speakers...big sound??

Hello

I'm looking for some suggestions please!! I'm running some vintage Goodmans Triaxioms which I really love...the sound is big, full, definitely not the last word in detail but I can sit and listen to them all day with zero ear fatigue :)

Now question...can I get the same sound from a bookshelf?? I do not like anything bright sounding but I want a full sound that can fill my room.

Unfortunately I might have to part with these beauties. Locally I can audition nothing so all I am going on is internet reviews. Here are some that "may" fit the bill:

Era D4 or D5
Usher 520
Von Schweickert VR1
Gersman X-1
Mordaunt Short Carnival 2
Epos ELS3
Others??

What am I missing and can anyone make suggeestions that would work for me??

Thanks kindly!!!
sideways
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
1-20-09: Tpreaves
Check out the Zu Druid Credenza,they were designed for your situation.I have not heard them so I can't comment on the sound.
Then you don't just need small speakers, you need speakers voiced to sit on a credenza, like these of the (way expensive) Wilson Duette. I suspect that if you put speakers designed to be stand-mounted on a credenza, you'll be disappointed. Also at least consider getting some Auralex Monitor Pads.
tim_j_thomas
43 posts
 
Give Fritz a call at www.fritzspeakers.com. He does great work and has in home demo. You can look up his reviews here as well as buy here.
paulsax
275 posts
 
At 18" from the wall I suspect most book shelf speakers will be OK. I've run my era D5's there with no notable bass issues and my d4's are closer than that now. So I guess I would say than yes they should be OK. Mind I have never hears any of the other speakers on your list or mentioned in the responses above. Take that back. I have heard several Dynaudio and I respect that brand.
pummy
14 posts
 
If you're looking for small speakers with big sound, check out the technological marvel, Mark&Daniel Maximus Monitors. They have a huge sound. In my listening room, my trusty RadioShack db meter shows them to be flat down to 31.5cps, and they image very nicely.They are incredible for stand mounted speakers. The only caveats are that they are only 85db efficient and the impedance can dip to 2.8 ohm at certain points, so they require a powerful amp. Also, they need a minimum of 150sq ft listening room, according to the disributor.
pummy
14 posts
 
If you're looking for small speakers with big sound, check out Mark&Daniel Maximus Monitors. They have a huge sound. In my listening room, my trusty RadioShack db meter shows them to be flat down to 31.5cps, and they image very nicely.They are incredible for stand mounted speakers. The only caveats are that they are only 85db efficient and the impedance can dip to 2.8 ohm at certain points, so they require a powerful amp. Also, they need a minimum of 150sq ft listening room, according to the disributor.
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