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Are there any bookshelf speakers that sound good on a bookshelf?

Due to aesthetic considerations I am pretty much confined to using bookshelf speakers.   I have a REL t5 subwoofer that fills out the base nicely in a 12 x 16 room but want a true bookshelf speaker that can sit on a bookshelf that images well, has a sweet midrange and creates a large soundstage.   I’ve previously been using  Klipsch Heresy III as my “bookshelf” speakers and have a pair of B&W 805 D3’s on their way for a listen.  Budget is up to about $8k.  
What have you heard that might be worth a deeper dive that fills this description?
pscar
rego
378 posts
 
Tune Tot by Wilson made for the very purpose that you are referencing ...
ursus13
19 posts
 
Vandersteen VLR CT.

Had a pair for about two years now and really like them. (Paired with Ayre integrated.) They are especially good at low to mid volume listening (about 85dB and below.) Room is 20x14. In fact, I plan to go Vandersteen when I step up to floor-standers, based on my experience with the VLRs. Exceptional.
coffee-jerk
73 posts
 
Proac Response 2 or 2R.   Great speaker, with a front port.   In my experience, anything with a rear port needs a foam plug when located in a bookshelf, and then the bass response rolls off, and then life becomes a little less enjoyable.  I’m sure there are exceptions, but that’s my experience.  Of course imaging will suffer with a bookshelf location, but if this is a “real world” situation not involving a dedicated room, then I have had the best luck with the Response 2’s.   
shaaamanilbt
1 posts
 
Save lots of money try the KEF LS50, awesome speaker!!!
nyaudio98
420 posts
 
Dynsudio secial 40 is around 3500..its.not several thousand dollars. 
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