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Looking for suggestions

I'm new to the forum, so please be gentile.

I'm looking for suggestions on Speaker (by brand, no specific models).  Just a place for me to start exploring options and listening.  

I have a relatively small apartment, but that doesn't have to mean bookshelf speakers.  At the same time a footprint of more that about 4 sq. ft per will start to be an issue.

Thanks!
128x128cdonwine
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cdonwine OP
1 posts
 
the room is 12 x 15.

I listend to:
classic rock
alternative
classical
soul
blues
R&B
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jaytor
766 posts
 
Budget? Is this a dedicated listening room?

Do you have room to pull the speakers out from the front wall? Dipole speakers (such as planars and open-baffle speakers) should be 3ft or more from the front-wall to sound their best, while traditional box speakers can often be placed closer without losing as much sound quality. 
ericsch
756 posts
 
Again, components?
erik_squires
16,383 posts
 
You'll want to look into 2 way and 2.5 way speakers.
Monitor Audio is a good place to start. You'll find it suits you, or that it's too laid back. :)


soix
9,784 posts
 
Yet another question — what speaker and overall sound characteristics are most important to you?  Tone, micro/macro dynamics, detail, warmth, 3D soundstage, etc.?  This will help get you more specific and targeted recommendations from the crowd. 
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