Speakers good for close to wall placement

Rinse and repeat.

Wilson Duette 2s were designed to go back against a wall, they were quite pricy though and seem to have been discontinued, maybe Tune Tots are their replacement. Crossing the Atlantic there are the Audionote UK speakers based on the old Peter Snell designs, the K, J and Es. Larsen have a range designed to go against a wall,. Anything from Naim before the Ovators needs a solid wall behind it but they’re all getting on a bit and rare in the US (I assume that’s where you are as you don’t say otherwise). Classic Linn speakers (Kans, Saras and Isobariks).

Lather. Lather, rinse, repeat. Nothing like working up a good lather.

Thanks for the suggestions. I’d like to go with tubes for my amp, so higher efficiency would be best. What are your thoughts on Klipsch Cornwalls?

The Charney Audio Maestro is designed to be placed against/close to the front wall. Narrow in profile with all the goodness of a much larger horn. The Maestro starts at $2800 and price varies depending on driver and finish choice. Contact Charney to discuss your needs.

http://charneyaudio.com/the-maestro.html