As for the KEF it is much deeper at 10.6” and rear ported so might not be ideal for true shelf use.
Moving on a sailboat - bookshelf speakers?
I've decided to spend a year on a sailboat. I'm loath to give up my home system as it's about as good as you can get before spending silly money. (LX521s, ATI/Parasound, maxed-out Linn LP12 with Blackbird arm and VdH Frog) All of it is going in storage except for my Ayre QB-9 Twenty powered by my M1 Mac Mini.
I am interested in opinions on great bookshelf speakers that actually need to live in a bookshelf. (No room for stand-mounted speakers in a 40' monohull sailboat.) I also need a good integrated amp to power the speakers. (I'm leaning towards the Audio by Van Alstine Vision SET 120 Control Amplifier.)
I think I've got about 18" tall by 12" deep as limitations. Maybe less. (I'll update when I know for sure.)
What speakers should I be looking at? Various reviews like the KEF but declare that it needs stands. Others declare the sub-$1000 B&W anniversary speakers and don't mention stands. I wish I could fit a pair of LX Minis, but the associated mid/bass tube knocks it out of the running.
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Its been over a decade ago. I installed a Gallo Acoustics system on a Newport 30. He would leave the little sub in his dock locker on race days. https://galloacoustics.com/usa/ A wide beam tub with a tiller, glorified day sailer. The Newport 30's would blow right past the big Islanders even in the shade. Fun times.
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+1 Spendor There is the Spendor A1 listed here for $1500. Same sealed design like the 4/5 and can be placed on a bookshelf. I’ve owned many Spendors including the A1s and the 3/5r2s ( pre 4/5s ). BTW, any LS3/5A type of design should do the trick! The Harbeth P3ESR was my favorite of that type of speaker! |
Mark, If you happen to live in the NW, visit Gig Harbor Audio. For $1,000 they offer a pair of bookshelf speakers that beat anything I have heard suitable for bookshelf. They actually have a pair mounted in a bookshelf.
Not sure if you have considered the marine environment's effect on speakers? There are brands designed for tougher conditions as you will be experiencing.
Keep us posted on your outcome!
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