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High end bookshelf speakers for Small room

I have to downsize my listening room. Looking to get a pair of bookshelf speakers for a room size 13x14 which has furniture carpet and I plan to do some acoustic treatment if needed. Would love to get some subs as well. Currently I have rels510 which might be too much for this small room.. 

My audio chain - Aurender N20, dCS Rossini + clock, luxman509z amp. 

Music preference - Acoustic, rock, pop, piano, instrumental.. pretty much different genres. 

Sound preference - bold close to you vocals, clean detailed sound. Slightly warm is fine. 

Current candidates - TAD ME/CE, Joseph audio pulsar2, dynaaudio, Sonia Faber.. 

Any inputs here are much appreciated.. thanks in advance

 

saurabhgarg
kdoerner
22 posts
 

Looks like a lot of great recommendations already. I'll throw in the Magico A1's. I picked up a pair over the summer and couldn't be happier. They are super versatile with both stand mount or a true bookshelf (I have mine stand mounted).  Very articulate and full with plenty of low end.  Best "small" speaker I've ever owned.

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tommypenngotti
219 posts
 

Harbeth 30.1 , most true speaker I've heard ...affordable if you find a seller who has taken care of them 😃

pawsman
29 posts
 

I'd second the Legacy Audio Calibres. The AMT tweeter is very extended and airy; very good dynamics/power handling and the midrange is wonderful. I've owned a pair for 3 years and love them-

 

pawsman

desktopguy
368 posts
 

The Harbeth 30.1 monitors are fairly large 2-ways. On the face of it, they might seem kind of large for your room. They are not: I have mine in a desktop/nearfield configuration in a 13' X 13' home office, and they sound amazing.

I try not to think how great they might sound in a better setup than mine. No matter: I love them to pieces.

A pair is for sale on AG at very good price. No idea if this is a good seller, and if it  was me, I'd ask for many more pix. Still, these are well worth considering:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbb1h7-harbeth-monitor-30-1-monitors?utm_campaign=Saturday_Email_20240824&utm_content=saturday_newsletter_main&utm_medium=email&utm_source=zaius&zm64_id=cGV0ZXJfZGV2aXRvQHlhaG9vLmNvbQ%3D%3D

pinthrift
208 posts
 

Hey, saurabhgarg...

Best to assume you will require room tuning for maximum performance.  A smaller room can be a blessing, especially if it is a dedicated room for music.  A highly experienced close friend is having a wonderful time with his Dynaudio Heritage bookshelf speakers in a new, smaller space.  A floor standing version has been announced.  The mentioned Duch & Duch 8c's are used by Prof Edgar Choueiri to demo the BACCH crosstalk cancelling at audio shows, a mature DSP process I've truly enjoyed for a full year now.  After 50+ years of "chase," I would never be without it.  Nearfield benefits the BACCH greatly.  Best, Pin

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