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Recommendations on small ESL speakers for tiny room

I currently have Sound Lab M545 ESL speakers. They are incredible, but I have a tiny room: 10 x 10ft. Even though M545 is the smallest of Sound Lab, it is too dynamic and overwhelms my room-even with all the room treatments. I am looking for a smaller ESL that can deliver super clarity and intimacy even at low volume. Any thoughts?

 

 

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terry9
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Another thought - SL does custom work. Maybe they could do a 65% size, an M445?

stevehardy1
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Planer & ESL speakers need to be away from the front wall. Planers at LEAST 3ft & according to Martin login, at least 2ft for the Electromotion ESL-X. My Maggie 1.7is didn’t sound their best until I pulled them out to 4ft. A 10x10 room isn’t ideal for those types of speakers. That being said, you can always try some Electromotion ESL-X from Bestbuy to see how they work in your room. They offer a 15 day return policy.

terry9
2,328 posts
 

Agreed, that's where they sound best. But a poorly placed planar still beats anything else. IMO.

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chungjh OP
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I have listened to ML at audio shows but wasn't impressed. Everyone is raving about Maggies. Are they that good or "good for the price"?

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chungjh OP
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I have listened to ML at audio shows but wasn't impressed. Everyone is raving about Maggies. Are they that good or "good for the price"?

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