Looking for new speakers?


Greetings, I'm looking for some speakers that will shine even when placed really close to the rear wall. I'm working with only 4-8 inches of clearance. I have a Bel-Canto digital integrated amplifier 150/300 watts per channel and Polk Lsi9 speakers, but at such close proximity to the rear wall, they tend to sound bloated & boomy. I like jazz, r&b, top 40 kind of stuff. I'm looking to spend less than 5k.

Thanks for your time,

Mark :-)
markharris62009
I heard some monitors by Induction Dynamics at a dealer a couple of years ago. They were initially set up on stands and I liked the way they sounded. I asked the dealer how they would be closer to the wall. To make his point, the dealer placed them on a bookshelf which was directly backed up to the wall and they still sounded very good. They are well built, have steep crossover slopes and if I remember correctly came in at around $3000 for the pair. I believe they also make a version of this monitor that is designed to hang on the wall and still perform well.
Thanks guys. I'll take 'every' recommendation and research/listen to as many as I can. You guys were really quick to help a newbie-nook with his system. Thanks again.

P.S. Room is HxWxD 9' x 10' x 12'
u don't need to spend anywhere near $5k to get great sound in a room that size IMO
Take a serious look at the Omega Super 8 XRS Alnico. I own a pair, and close to wall placement is not a problem. Oh yeah they cost $3500.00.