I think the Von Schweikert VR-33's are designed for this purpose if I am not mistaken!
Which TOWERs work well CLOSE to the BACK WALL?
I have a budget of $10k to $25k and am looking for speakers that perform well when they are placed close (say 6 inches away) from the back wall.
Also, thoughts on which speakers to avoid.
I am looking at REVEL and B&W, but am willing to consider others (maybe Thiel, McIntosh, Martin Logan, ?).
Someone noted that I should avoid any rear facing ports. True?
Other considerations are that the fairly large hexagonal room has lots of glass.
In terms of music, we enjoy all sorts of rock, blues, and guitar of all types. Finally voice clarity, cymbals and high treble are important.
Thanks
Also, thoughts on which speakers to avoid.
I am looking at REVEL and B&W, but am willing to consider others (maybe Thiel, McIntosh, Martin Logan, ?).
Someone noted that I should avoid any rear facing ports. True?
Other considerations are that the fairly large hexagonal room has lots of glass.
In terms of music, we enjoy all sorts of rock, blues, and guitar of all types. Finally voice clarity, cymbals and high treble are important.
Thanks
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I also agree that you need not stay away from rear ported designs. It may help to tell us what amp will be driving the speakers. In general, Audiokinesis models (except the Dream Maker) are very flexible due to the ability to adjust or plug the rear ports. You can also adjust the tweeter characteristics as well. |
It seems to me that the best approach would be to get something with an active built-in woofer so you can adjust woofer output to room placement and boundary reinforcement. The Vandersteen 5A is in your price range, has a transmission line loaded 7" woofer and a powered and adjustable 12" subwoofer. The midrange and HF drivers are mounted on a minimal diffraction controlled baffle which should help the imaging and clarity in that range. |
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