Just moved to an apartment need speaker suggestions

Funny it took me until now to realize this: I’ve been researching DeVore Gibbon 8s for the last 3 weeks, and often came across an opinion that these are right for small rooms. I think the point there is that the bass isn’t big enough to really call it a full ranger, but maybe it’s enough given the right space? I bring up the DeVores because of the way the drivers are well above the floor. This same design is employed by some ProAcs that I see for sale here. The ProAcs are not known for being light afoot with respect to bass, but again the drivers are well off the floor.

I think it’s worth looking into this design and researching what people say about it. It doesn’t have to be DeVore or ProAc specific, rather what are people’s experiences with respect to similar designs?

By the way, I bought some DeVore Gibbon 8s arriving today. Unfortunately they won’t be going anywhere soon;-)

I was referring specifically to the ProAc response 2.5s above, but I believe other ProAc models employ a similar design.

The small Zu monitors. 

If you want to remain friends with your closely situated neighbors, and still remain an audiophile, get the best earphones and matching amp that you can afford.  You will get better sound and everyone will be happier

Former Maggie owner here.  Since you mentioned Venere's and toy towers, I have a beautiful pair of Sonus faber cremona auditor M's in graphite maple with dedicated S.f. stands that would work well in any apartment.  They look and sound gorgeous.  PM me if interested.