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Best bookshelf speakers???

My listening room is about 11' x 13'. The speakers need to go in a bookshelf. Floor-standing isn't an option (my linn keilidh's are saddened by this turn of events!). I'm pretty much sold on the Peachtree 125 as I can get a silly discount on it through my company. I need some help with the speakers---I've heard the Totem Rainmakers (told they're great for this application), friend is recommending the Silverline Minuets. Some talk of Monitor Audio and even the Peachtree Design 5s.....anyway, since they're oging to be in the bookshelf itself, a rear port won't work. That may rule out the Silverlines. Any thoughts---budget ~ $800/pr. Audio source is mp3-quality.
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jdoris
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I'd look for speakers designed to play close to boundaries, which relatively few speakers are.

One possibility is the North Creek Kitty Kat (northcreekmusic.com); a kit a bit outside your pricerange, but might be worth the stretch.

John
tgrisham
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I am using Von Schweikert VR-1s in a wall bookshelf and they are fabulous. Used price should be about $600. They disappear and the sound is tall and wide with pinpoint localization of instruments and a natural timbre of voices and strings. I added a small sub but they go to 50 Hz in room.
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tpreaves
2,687 posts
 
Audio source is mp3-quality.

Personally, this is the first thing I would change.
lenny_zwik
259 posts
 
Given the source quality, I think the best alternative for an appropriate price, $300-$500 might be Audioengine 5+.
manoterror
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I auditioned a lot of speakers in this price range for my winter system, and ended up with a pair of used Totem Rainmakers. Absolutely love these speakers. I push them with a tube preamp and class d amplification, all digital music. Sound is brilliant. I use stands, so I'm not sure how they would sound in a book shelf.

Hope this helps.
Mot
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