Which loudspeakers work best close to back wall?

Need to downsize and am trying to find speakers that can be placed close to the back wall and still sound like great speakers.

seadogs111-04-2012 6:46pm

stereo5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,353 posts 11-05-2012 at 04:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Von Schweikart VR22, 33 and 35 are designed to be put right up against the wall.
rar1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,766 posts 11-05-2012 at 09:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete From experience, Rega (Ara, now RS1) and Ascend Acoustics (Sierra 1) were the best stand mounted speakers for near to rear wall placement. The Sierras can also be placed on their sides with no ill effect. I have also have a pair of Opera floor standers (Platea) that do very well with near to rear wall placement. To go one step further, Totem (Mites), Wharefedale (Diamond 9.1), and Spendor (SA1) did not sound special when placed in a similar manner. Rich
bhobba Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 303 posts 11-05-2012 at 05:46am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Any of the Lenehan Audio speakers - they are designed for rear wall reinforcement - in fact they are not at their best well into a room. Thanks Bill
jndean Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 132 posts 11-05-2012 at 01:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Triangles are front ported and sound good close to back walls.
meiwan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 399 posts 11-05-2012 at 09:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just avoid anything rear ported.