Recommendations for monitor/bookshelf speakers


I have a smaller sized room listening room 12x12x10(height) with soon-to-be built-in shelving on one wall. I am shopping for speakers that cannot be taller than 20" and I assume front ported as the shelf they will be placed on is only 20" deep. Am I wrong about must having front ported speakers since the rear of the speaker will most likely to be very close to the wall? To date I have only found the KEF XQ20. I listen mostly to roots rock, jazz, and the Grateful Dead.
Thanks a million.
big_music
Not sure what price range you are looking to be in, but the Joseph Audio RM7xl's are front ported bookshelves.

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Taylor
Goldprint Audio
I highly recomend the Triangle Comete ES. It's about 17in tall and front ported. Very lively and well ballanced.You can get them used for around $500 here on Agon.
Hope this helps.
Though not inexpensive,the XQ 20 are the best I've heard at my local high end dealer.They are beautiful(in the rosewood)and the soundstage is unbelievable!!!