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Speakers for difficult placement.

I am looking for a pair of new speakers. My biggest problem, though, is placement options. They cannot be placed more than 15 inches from the back wall and the separation distance is around 9-10 feet. My listening chair is also about 10 feet from each speaker. there is a door than opens into the right speaker so I would need something with a small footprint. So basically I need a speaker that sounds good separated (good center fill) and can set close to a wall without giving away too much in depth of field. My electronics are Sunfire and I have more than enough power. I also will be using the speakers with a Vandersteen 2Wq sub. I would love Vandersteen speakers but they are configured wrong anatomically (need smaller footprint). I have recently read some reviews of the PSB Synchrony's and was wondering if these might fit my bill. Any thoughts anyone?
donwass65
gsm18439
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You do not state your budget or your ideal footprint size. I use Zu Definition 2s (footprint 12x12") within 4" of the back wall in my main rig and Celestion SL700's within 12" of the back wall in my bedroom. Both like to be "farther" apart.

Audio Note speakers are designed to go in corners, but (I am told) also work well agains the back wall, but not in corners. Other British speakers (older Linns) are designed to be placed near the back wall.
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johnk
1,975 posts
 
Consider a custom built loudspeaker. Would solve your problems.
mlauner
250 posts
 
PSB platinum T-6 can be placed near wall and have no rear port. The new PSB is nice but I think it has rear port,
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
>>Dollar for dollar, you won't get better than Vandersteens<<

That's an opinion of course and many people feel the same about their particular choice.

The best dollar for dollar value is purely subjective.
donwass65 OP
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I just spoke to a fellow at Music Direct today and he pointed out their Focal JM Lab Profile series speakers were on clearance for 50% off. A pair of Profile 928's were priced at $2745.00. A nice chunk of change still but for a $5500 pair of speakers maybe it's a bargain. They have a very nice footprint for my application and they have great looks. Does anyone on this forum know much about these animals? Their specs show they would be an easy load for an amp. Would a Sunfire 600 amp be overkill on these things?
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