Guru QM 10-2 were really fun speakers. Great midrange and bass that far defies its size. Made to go against wall or in corner. One of the few speakers I regret selling.
Bookshelf Speakers that have to be up against the wall
My very first posting, so be gentle. Looking to upgrade my bookshelf speakers, say to a max of 3k or so. I have an old mcintosh amp and pre. plenty of power. I now have to put my speakers against the wall and the ported ones I have now don’t ‘bloom’ now, they sound a bit muffled - they lost most of their imaging. I think because they are ported in the back also aside from being against the wall. I’d like to hear from anyone who has had that problem and recommendations from those with knowledge of solving this issue.
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I have a pair of Harbeth P3ESR's in my computer room. Due to space limitations, they are in corners, about a foot from the wall. Wood paneling, no treatments (yet) of any kind and they sound as good or better than my main system. Sealed design, well within your budget. I have mine matched up to an inexpensive SVS SB12-NSD sub. The room is about 12' X 12' |
In my primary dedicated listening room, imaging was a priority. So, yes, the speakers are well out into the room with perfect symmetry. And the imaging is fantastic. In a second system I don't have the ability to position speakers much off the front wall. Enter the VSA VR-33's. I am shocked I can get such an open sound with nice imaging with the speakers only 14" from the front wall. As good as my main system?--no. But a very good performance none the less from a speaker designed to work well in this situation. |
I have a very similar set up and placement limitations -bookshelf speakers on the cabinet, fairly close to wall. I have two recommendations that work for me. Proac tablet 10 which are sealed speakers, and Wharfdale 220 or 225 which are extremely good value with down firing ports. Both of these work great on the cabinet even 6 inches from the wall. I put mine on acoustic pads as well. I own both speakers. other speakers have not worked with this placement in my experience. proacs have better bass than the Wharfedale but much more $ |
Check this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg5J3j_ANDU |
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