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Best speaker firing across short dimension of room

Hi 'goners.

I need help deciding what type of speaker (floorstanding, stand mount, physical dimensions, diver configuration) would work best "midfield," firing across the short dimension of my 13' x 30' room.

The best practical setup for me in this particular room is to arrange the speakers on either side of my fireplace, as a 9-10' equilateral triangle between speaker and listener. Speakers will have a clearance of up to 18" from back wall - but the more I pull them out into the room, the less distance between speaker and listening position.

The sonic characteristics I cherish most are great tone, imaging, soundstaging, plus charging the room with bass.

I've tried both small and large monitors, floorstanders, and subwoofer combinations over the years but my aural memory is short and would like to know if anyone has experienced particularly good results employing the same type of room setup.

FYI, I'd be driving the speakers with a Karan KAi180 Mk2 180 watt SS integrated amp, using Meridian CD as a source.

Any sage advice will be much appreciated.

Thanks,
bob_rodgers
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rodge827
619 posts
 
Bob, The Shelby+Kroll Nano Monitors and (2) Woofer Monitors
would work very well in your space. There is a very positive review of them at Stereo Mojo. The speaker have life like imaging that is spooky real and near perfect tonal balance.

Good luck,
Chris Rodgers
ctsooner
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I have a similar situation and I auditioned a ton of speakers. I found that bass response was the most difficult to get set up properly. I think most people always have to compromise their set up due to bass in this situation. I decided to go a different set up in my room because I was able to and it made it easier for me. If I had to stay with your set up, I'd look very strongly at the Vandersteen 4 or 5 as their subwoofers allow you to find the best staging and imaging first and they it's easy to dial in the bass. it's a simple set up and you don't need two external subs. I have yet to hear another speaker that you don't have to compromise, but I haven't hear the Magico's yet. The Proacs also are very easy to set up in this situation. That's what I'm using now until I sell them off (I have proac monitors and floorstanders) They image so well that it's not difficult to get the bass right as you have plenty of wiggle room if you would. Other speakers that image and stage well would work too I bet.
gsm18439
895 posts
 
I have a similar arrangement, but put my Zu Def 4s close to the back wall. One alternative is to look for speakers that work close to the back wall (British speakers in general, Zu, VS 33 or 35) and/or have tunable bass.
xti16
1,525 posts
 
Bob The Dynaudio MKII/Signature are the second gen C1's and they sound a lot better at lower listening levels than the originals. I upgraded from the originals to the Signatures. As far as the cost of the Raidho D1's you could get a pair Dyn C4 MKII AND a pair of C1 MKII for the same price. Magico is right there too.
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