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Reasonably Priced Bookshelf Speakers

I am moving my Vandersteen 2ce sig II’s to a dedicated 2 channel listening room.  In the process I am building and installing a new media center and will need some book shelf speaker to hook up to the 5.1 system that is powered by a parasound 5 channel amp.

Although not ideal, the speakers will have to be up against the wall and actually act as a true book shelf speaker. I am spending my money where it matters most in the other room so this will be mainly for home theater and occasional 2 channel or 2.1 music.  I was looking at the ELAC Debut Reference because they are front ported. Amazon has the old ELAC UB5’s for really cheap and I have more than enough amp.  Would the rear port be an issue with placement?

Another consideration is I currently have a VCC-1 Center channel, would like to keep the price down by using it with my new front speakers.  Anything else I should look at in the same price range?

Thanks
Garrison
395garrison
gdnrbob
4,447 posts
 
The Vandy VLR's would fit your needs perfectly. Designed for bookshelf placement-in fact, placing them near corners is
 perfect. They can sound unbelievable when given the right equipment.
I have a pair for my office. The Treo's are in my main listening room.
I love both-(well, the Treo's a little bit more😋).
Bob
joey54
434 posts
 
+1 for the Vandersteen VLR's
395garrison OP
16 posts
 
Thanks gentleman, I’ll be keeping my eyes open for a used set.  Any difference between the regular and the woods?  Should I be searching for one over the other?

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yogiboy
5,697 posts
 
Keep away from any rear ported speaker for using against a wall. The front ported ones should be fine!
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