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Good sound possible on a bookshelf?

Are there any high quality bookshelf speakers whose sound is not significantly degraded when placed on a bookshelf? Because of layout issues, I don't have space in my new living room for floorstanding speakers or monitors on stands (there is a far corner that could take a subwoofer). But I do plan to build a 20-inch deep cabinet surrounding the fireplace and TV that could also house equipment and support speakers. Budget range: from Axioms or Polk LSi9s to Revels. Thanks for all comments.
jessleo
maxxc
177 posts
 
I really have found sealed speakers to work much better then ported when placed near a rear wall. Front ported speakers might work as well.

Still ported or not any speaker I've owned does have a deeper more layered soundstage when moved away from the wall, ported and sealed.
avantgarde
57 posts
 
Disclaimer becuase I sell them, but the Joseph Audio RM7Si MKII's, as they are front ported work great on bookshelves.
cdc2
122 posts
 
I'm using a pair of Tyler Reference Monitors on shelves and these front ported speakers image amazingly well and sound great.

While they may sound even better on stands, they're great on bookshelves too.
bluebull
269 posts
 
Yes,but Compromising.
Revel M20 good choice.Flush mount setting at back of speaker.Not to fussy with positioning .Good idea to give few inches at back to breath.Supplied with shelfmount feet as standard.Remember grilles extra.Well balanced speaker .Not the M22,rather the M20's.
weekendtoy
20 posts
 
I know this isn't an answear, but have you considered in-walls?
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