Bookshelf Speakers for Large Room

Give Jim Salk a call.

Thank you all for the reply’s and great feedback.  I have some research to do.  

The shelves above the speakers are adjustable and removable.  At least up to the top of the tv, then it is a solid piece of wood.

I wish I could listen to some of these speaker recommendations, I am very curious but also limited to what is available.  I have always been intrigued by Salk but they don’t have dealers, but if I ever make it to Michigan I want to check them out.

I really like my local dealer that has let me sample several different speakers in my home, it has been helpful.  

I know it seems like such a waste to buy such expensive speakers just to limit them by placement.  My plan is to use them for great sound when watching movies, fill the room with beautiful music if just hanging out at home or when I have guests.  But then pull out the stands ad move them away from the wall when I want to really sit in front of them enjoy a great sound stage and listen to music as it was intended.  My wife is gone all day at work (or will be once she goes back) and I work from home so I have 9 hours to set up the speakers, work, and enjoy.

Thanks again, I really love this hobby, the community is the best!

You may want to consider the Gershman Acoustics Studio II. Sealed design for easy placement, incredible imaging, natural tone, and world class bass. If you're interested I'm happy to send you a pair to audition.

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- Colin

Gershman Acoustics dealer
https://gestalt.audio

I have Sonus Farber Lutios bought them used and love them.