Full Range Speaker That Can Play Near Boundaries
Dodgealum -- Have you asked Lou if he thinks the DA-RMa might be suitable? I would think that its more controlled dispersion, relative to that of the 1.1's, and its less extended deep bass response, and its slightly smaller physical depth might all make it more suitable to a smaller room with a smaller wall-to-speaker distance. Also, the closer proximity of the drivers to each other would reduce the listening distance that is required for them to blend properly. Regards, -- Al |
What Audiokinesis said about large speakers. I like my Altec Model 19s (I know, broken record) in a small room. Another American in Japan with Model 19s seems to think the same thing - they go well against the back wall and almost out to the edges of the room. Duke (Audiokinesis) may be able to confirm that Altecs would work well in such a space. While they are big, the fact that they don't need to be pulled out from the back wall (though the boxes themselves are more than 18" deep), or in from the sides means that they take up less space than you'd think - also counterintuitive. A real musiclover's speaker. They roll off a bit in the treble, but the mid/treble driver can be replaced with a BMS unit with relatively little effort I am told. They don't meet your price target. They are a lot less. And if those are just plain too big (and they are big - though they look somewhat mid-century furniture-esque with the grills on), you can try Model 14s. K-horns might work as well, but they aren't small either. |
Maybe not your cup of tea and nowhere near $10k, but would seem to fit small room, near boundary requirements, and sound attributes you desire: Rhythm Prisms Yes the 45 degree toe-in works as I have the larger Jazz Modules and this will definitely minimize the early reflections while providing a larger sweet spot. |
I would wait first to see if you actually move and if you do you might find out that your current speakers work fine in a room that size. If they don't pursue the new speaker. My room is 14 x 18 and you would be surprised all the speakers that work in that space. BTW if you need new speakers check KCS speakers. Johnk answered above and he can build you a great speaker that will work in any room. |
