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Which types of speakers are ideal against a wall?

I currently have rear ported floor standing speakers (Dali Euphonia MS-4) against the wall due to no other room options.  Are these speakers feasible?   I also have 2 Rel 528s along side each speaker.  I am looking at replacing the speakers.  I also have 2” acoustic treatment w 2” brackets behind the speakers.  Any speaker suggestions in the the 5-7k range (used) welcomed.  

Equipment:
Modwright 150 SE 
Dali MS-4
Rel 528 Qty 2

Room 15 w open wall  and 17 L 
puffbojie
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kahlenz
287 posts
 
The ports have nothing to do with it, other than contolling volume and efficiency.  The bass wavelengths are longer than your room.
I would advise moving your subs around until you get a balanced bass response with the least room resonance.  You should get good results with two subs (it can be done with one, but you will limit your listening positions).
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puffbojie OP
115 posts
 
The subs need to go against the back wall too.  Any idea if they would be more effective lined inside the speakers or outside the speakers?
willgolf
945 posts
 
I had the Wilson Audio Duette 2's and they had to go against the wall.  They were outstanding.  Sometimes, you can get a great deal on used but maybe still above your budget.  Raven Audio has just launched a new speaker line that you might want to investigate.  Celest Towers for under $5k.  Call James or Dave at Raven.  
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
Snell Type A's! Designed to be used that way! I have a pair (III's) from the original owner - bought from the Connecticut audio store where I once worked! Talk about serendipity! The Type A III's will KILL just about any of today's over-priced five-figure speakers! Peter Snell got it right!
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