chiguy

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Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
Thanks!  I really appreciate all the advice in this thread and spent a lot of time googling pictures, hunting down demos, and reading reviews.  I made the right decision for me, and if looks and innocuous appearance are on your list, the Harbeths ... 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
Thanks.  I did get the Harbeth P3ESR speakers quite a while ago.  For me, they're perfect.  Sound is neutral and excellent.  The speakers are very, very small and very traditional looking.  Fit and finish is very good and attractive.  My wife can ... 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
I should clarify that the total price of the speakers/stands/cables was not less than the cost of used Harbeths here.  Just the cost of the speakers.  :) 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
Well, I ordered a pair of Harbeth P3ESRs, sight unseen, woofer unheard.  I appreciate all of the responses here.  With this being my first set of posts here, it was very helpful and somewhat surprising to get so many good, well thought out ideas.I... 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
I mentioned my Adcom amp and tuner in the very first post.  I mentioned the classic rock music I mainly listen to in subsequent posts.  The room size is the issue.  It's kind of a family room and living room in one open area.  And that is open to ... 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
I was out of the country for a couple of weeks but am now back and ready to get into this again.I looked back through all the responses and it seems like, when considering my size/appearance requirements, the popular suggestions were:Dynaudio Exci... 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
Thanks everyone -- lots to consider.  FWIW, I don't mind internet shopping although I'd like to have a pretty good idea that something is going to work visually and sound-wise before being on the hook for shipping stuff back.  Speakers, I imagine,... 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
Thanks everyone for all the ideas.  I will resume looking in a couple of weeks and let everyone know what I come up with.  I appreciate all the good advice. 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
I think 18" high is too big, but thanks. 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
:-)You just want to see me divorced. 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
Freediver, I stumbled upon the Virtual System forum and found the Done For Now section, but couldn't figure out how to search for your uploads. Sorry, I am new here. 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
Ryan R10s are pushing the size envelope a bit, I’m afraid.  As are the de Capos.   
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
I am fine with finding good speakers, and then deciding if I want to upgrade my amp.  I'd rather buy good speakers and then decide that my 20 year old amp needs to be replaced rather than trying to match new speakers to a 20 y/o amp. 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
"Check out the Harbeth P3ESR or the Spendor 3/5r2. I have owned and enjoyed both ! The fit and finish on the Harbeth's are outstanding!"and then"Forget the speakers that I recommended, not for the type of music you listen to!!"Are you sure they wo... 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
Wow, thanks for all the recommendations!  FWIW, in a couple of coincidences, I went to Holm Audio to hear the KEFs.  While I was there, I also was advised to listen to PSB Imagine Minis, which I liked, but seemed to need a subwoofer to fill out th...