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Small footprint speakers

I am curently using an Atma-sphere set-up (MP-3 preamp and M60-Mk2.2 <60+ watt monoblocks> driving Rogers LS3/5a's(B.B.C. monitors) with their AB-1 passive subs. I need a SMALL footprint (width and depth), higher impedence (8 or more ohms) speaker having unpowered bass drivers. I listen primarily to WELL produced (yes, it does exist!) and pressed rock and pop and some jazz. Listening room is medium size very well damped (acoustically dead) and I don't usually listen at "headbanger" levels. What I'm looking for is: more bass (down to 30-35 hertz), better 3-D depth of soundstage, a little more "slam" while still maintaining the increadible sweetness and warmth of the Rogers' mid-range. Thanks!
fatparrot
whatjd
1,139 posts
 
It seems that most of what you are looking for can be found. The biggest concern is getting that 30-35 hz. range...and still having that small footprint.

Some small footprint speakers of note are the Vandersteen 1C, the Thiel 1.5 and the Meadowlark Kestrel....but all of these would need a sub to get down below 40-45 hz.

Hopefully there will be more suggestions.

Best of luck, Jim
a_e_watkins
106 posts
 
The Thiel 1.5 should meet these specs. They have a small footprint, more than enough slam for your sized room and with your amps they should be a good fit. I have a pair of these and they are very cohesive from top-to-bottom and I really think these are as good on Jazz as I have heard. These are very authoritative speakers, for there size.

Good luck.
AEW
eldragon
707 posts
 
Silverline Panatela II, look at the A-gon for some good deals on these. Checking them i found that on paper they go down to 30hz?! And they are small too!
audiokinesis
2,737 posts
 
Soliloquy makes some superb speakers, voiced to my ears more musically involving than the somewhat analytical Thiels. They are easy to drive and a good match for OTL's or SET's. I really didn't focus on their soundstaging when I heard them, but their midrange was very natural and relaxing.
hgeifman
2,169 posts
 
I own the the ProAc 2.5 speakers and suggest you listen to them. cheers.......
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