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Small size monitor suggestions

I am considering small monitors that will need to be placed fairly close to a wall. Amp is Cyrus 8 (70 watts). Initially I was thinking about Totem Model 1 Signatures, but they are not great close to the wall. Other possiilities include ProAc Tablette 8, Dynaudio Contour 1.4, Reference 3a Dulcet. Anyone have opinions on these? Are there other possibilities I have not thought of? Thanks for your help.
steve_m
s23chang
620 posts
 
with Cyrus 8, you are limited with very few speakers.
You'll need at least double or triple amount of power to drive most of the sealed speakers ( close to the wall is never an issue .)
tombowlus
416 posts
 
I'm a big fan of ProAc Tablette Reference 8's, and I own a pair of the Signatures. You can use these fairly close to a rear wall (mine are about 18" out in my office), and they sound pretty good. Another option is the bookshelf model from Induction Dynamics. I have heard these stacked in a bookshelf, with books right up against them, and they still sounded great.

Tom.
panderso
156 posts
 
I've had my Dulcets for about 6 months now, and they are excellent close to the wall in a near-field situation. I love their clear, direct, open-throated sound. Although I like the Totem sound very much, I think the Dulcets superior for the application you describe at least until the Totem Mani level.
celtic66
1,681 posts
 
ATCs are great, however very critical of front end and inefficient. Spendors are great musically and forgiving of front end flaws. Axioms are best value.
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