Good Bookshelf Speakers B & W, Dynaudio, Paradigm

Curt:

Are you planning on putting these speakers on a bookshelf or inside of a bookcase? If such is the case, stay away from speakers that are rear ported, like the Dynaudios. Instead look to front ported or sealed type speakers. I ultimately went with Spendor SA1's and it is working out OK. Supposedly, the new B&W series (685's) would accomodate shelf placement, as well.

Regards,

Rich

Triangle Titus 202s are front ported, have excellent sound and are not expensive, if you can find a pair used. I use them in my 2-channel 2nd a/v system. They sit inside the top speaker enclosures of two Ethan Allen vertical equipment racks and sound top notch. Add a subwoofer if desired to fill in the low end and you have a truly compact high end sounding system for not very much.

I would go listen for a few brands before you buy. I like B&Ws but IMO they do not get good until the 800 series (805s). While lesser B&Ws are still good I think there are better buys in the lower price range.

What is your price range?

I would by Usher Be-718 Tiny Dancer.
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/usher2/tinydancer.html

They are front ported and they should fit..."15 inches tall by 10 inches wide by 16 inches deep at the bottom and 12 inches deep at the speaker's top (add another two inches for binding post clearance)."

They are $2800 though but if you were looking at the 805s they should be in your budget.