Bookshelf/Small Speakers

I've really been enjoying a pair of ProAc Tablette 10. Clean, articulate, great separation...perfect for a smaller room.

Dynaudio Heritage.   I’d never listened to Dynaudio speakers before last week and I’m not a fan of small speakers.  Three and a half years ago, wife and I had to move into a travel trailer while a LONG renovation was done.  I spent months auditioning, buying, trying out dozens of vintage and current production small speakers and ended up with three that I thought were very good - ProAc Response 2s, Revel Performa M106, BMR Philharmonitor.  All easily bested the KEF LS50 and can be found for less than $2000.  Last week I happened to wander into a store that had the new Dynaudio Heritage.  Those things blow everything else out of the water!  They’re beautiful, too, with very fine walnut veneers.  The only drawback is price, $7000.  I’m still waffling but will be buying a pair, I’m sure.  Can’t stand the thought of missing out on the chance to own such fabulous speakers - limited run of 2500 pairs.

I always think of Dynaudio as one of the gold standard brands.  Can never go wrong.   Unless the amp is not up to the task. 

Be careful not to audition TAD ME1’s, Raidho D1.2, or Sonus Faber Electr Amator III…etc. !

Vandersteen VLR Wood or CT.

Another to consider. But, Richard did design these to be actual ‘bookshelf’ speakers (so they can literally be placed anywhere, even against a wall/cabinet), those who have heard them, either in an actual bookshelf or not, have been very impressed. I have not heard them, but Vandersteen should speak for itself.