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Accuphase Bookshelf Speaker Pairing recommend

Friends: I would love a bookshelf speaker suggestion:   I have come into a used Accuphase e-280 integrated amp which I will use for streaming music in a small den (11 x 11 ft / 3 x 3 meters).  I now need to buy bookshelf speakers:  I would love speaker recommends from knowledgeable folks here.  I prefer warm rich tones, detailed and controlled, leaning toward feeling like "live".  . I already have a good subwoofer.   I appreciate your time.  Thank you.

 

dunkin
ghdprentice
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@crustycoot 

 

+1

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yogiboy
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I’ve owned many bookshelf speakers including Harbeth, Spendor, Falcon, etc.

My favorite shoe box size speaker is the Harbeth P3ESR. You should be able to find a mint used pair in the $1500-$2000 range. BTW, you will find that many have damaged grills and corners because the grills were not removed correctly.

This is one of the many positive reviews on the P3ESR!

 

 

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akg_ca
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@yogiboy

+1 choice for a very small dimensions room that you have highlighted

 

 

wrm57
1,048 posts
 

Used Merlin TSM, preferably a later model. Sealed box makes them easy to locate near a wall and integrate with a little sub if you choose. I run an SVS 3000 micro with mine in a large room with great results. I bought a pair of the little Harbeths in rosewood a while back, just to check them out; they’re lovely little speakers and certainly prettier but far short of the Merlins to my ears.

grislybutter
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the Harbeths are overpriced. They are just not the best value for the buck. 

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