Which loudspeakers work best close to back wall?

Need to downsize and am trying to find speakers that can be placed close to the back wall and still sound like great speakers.

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clio09 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,355 posts 11-10-2012 at 05:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Audiokinesis speakers are quite flexible due to their adjustable rear port. I have put my pair close to the wall with great results. If need be I have plugs that can seal the port as well. Very reasonably priced as well.
rcprince Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,070 posts 11-10-2012 at 10:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you can find them the Snell A-III speakers were designed for placement close to a wall. As were the Allison Ones.
ngjockey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,042 posts 11-10-2012 at 11:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Close to the wall is similar to infinite baffle, so I would avoid full 6dB baffle step compensation. However, since that is not a published spec, just avoid "warmer" or "British-sounding" speakers. Without any idea of personal preference and amplification, that's all I can offer.
cathode Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 72 posts 11-12-2012 at 04:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete North Creek makes a line of smaller speakers which are designed for this purpose (near-wall). I heard them at RMAF in either 2010 or 2011 (I don't recall) and thought they were very impressive.