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Monitor speakers for true bookshelf location

I’m hoping to get some ideas about the type of speaker I should consider getting starting with rear ported or not..  The speakers are to be placed at ear level but literally on bookshelves with perhaps a foot and a half between the speaker and the wall. Budget is under $3000 but I prefer to spend less than $2000.  

My understanding is that rear ported speakers May not sound as good too close to the wall. I’m sure there are exceptions Of course. Could I consider a ported design and simply plug or partially plug the port with the provided foam plug if the bass is augmented too much due to the proximity to the wall? Or should I go with a non-ported design to begin with?
The speakers are not going to be for critical listening but of course I want them to sound good and they are in general not going to be played at high volumes so I need some thing that will sound great at low to moderate volumes. Primarily The music selection will be smooth jazz, or contemporary music with focus on female and male voices. Some rock also..  Will likely partner these with a a Lyngdorf integrated amp with streaming Tidal and using RoomPerfect for room correction as an option.  
Look forward to your feedback thanks 
rbgator94
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elliottbnewcombjr
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my office bookshelves opposite my desk

I prefer real non-ported bookshelf speakers, say 6-1/2" woofer, then after a while, you could add a self-powered sub if you like. just add a bit more foundation, not aware of sub until you turn it off.

lows go to sub, then the bookshelf mains don’t try to make low bass, and they sound even better.

I found/tried a very old pair of B&W D100i, and repaired my old Velodyne self powered sub. reworked my desk chair location, have perfect imaging triangle, seated ear level, sounds wonderful.
soix
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Since you’re likely using Lyngdorf room correction that probably opens up many more possibilities than otherwise, and given your situation I’d be looking at room correction too.  I’d add the LSA-10 Signatures on sale here now for $1799/pr ($700 off) with a 30-day trial period, or maybe Silverline Minuet Grands at $1999/pr.  If you can stretch just a bit over $3k there’s the Usher Dancer Mini X with diamond tweeter, gorgeous sound, and stunning looks (if that matters at all).  Best of luck. 
rbgator94 OP
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ok where are the LSAs on sale with the 30 day trial??  Are they sealed or rear ported? Also another mini monitor similar to the Spendor A1 is The BBC LS3/5A from Granthan audio but as with many of these British mini monitors not easy to find a site to audition or even get impressions from others for the same reason. Any of you have experience with Granthan speakers ?  
Thanks to all of you as this is helping me narrow down my choices..
soix
8,911 posts
 
If you go to the equipment section here and type “LSA” in the search box the listing will pop up.  They’re being manufactured and sold direct by Underwood HiFi, which helps make these a very good deal for what you’re getting, and they’re also throwing in free speaker cables as well.  I believe they have a rear passive radiator instead of a port. 
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