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Looking for a monitor that likes walls

I have a small 11x13 listening area and am looking to move up from a pair of Polk RT25i. My system is a 50W tube integrated amp and I enjoy jazz, classical, light rock. I have been reading a good deal about Proacs and the Epos ES14's. Any comments on how these choices fare in limited space close to a wall? Any recommendations for alternatives?
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nathanu
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You might want to consider the Aerial 5; they are similar in sound to the EPOS but more refined, more air. They are not ported so they work relatively well by a wall. I used to have the EPOS ES-11 and then the Aerial 5, also near a back wall.
g_m_c
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the newer Meadowlarks are front ported, and wall freindly.
lazarus28
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linn, rega, and naim speakers are all meant to be placed close to walls. you can tune the speakers to the room a bit by moving them in small increments towards/away from the wall.
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sbank
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The Proacs usually sound best away from the wall. Another British speaker that is good near the wall is the Mission, although not as good as some of the higher priced that Lazarus suggests.
Merlin TSMs are another nice option, but not sure how well they'll do near a wall. Contact Merlin, and Bobby will surely clarify.

Cheers, Spencer
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