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Does this speaker exist or am I being ridiculous?

Here's the laundry list folks:

- Full range (27Hz or below) - no need for subs
- Balanced sound - maybe a bit on the warm side
- Good at all the usual stuff - soundstage, imaging, detail retrieval, does the disappearing act
- Will fill a large room with sound
- Can be placed effectively within 18 inches of wall
- Great WAF - ie. really nice wood cabinetry, unobtrusive visually
- $3500 max new or slightly used
- Flexible on required amplification

Am I on drugs to think I can get all this?
itball
stevecham
3,298 posts
 
Vandersteen 3A Signature
mcfarland
356 posts
 
IMHO, one needs to place speakers in the room such that they sound their best. Placing them up close to a wall will compromise almost any speakers sound that I know of. In wall speakers will typically sound like in wall speakers (little or no dimensionality) because the wall will effectivly create a rather large front baffle. IMHO, see what your wife thinks about the looks of the Vanderstein 3, signature editions, or the Revel F 12's, the Revels, I don't believe will go as low, but you didn't mention you'ld be listening to much organ music. Happy Listening
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
KLH 12 which cost me about $800 for a pair back in the 1960's. They would fit your description perfectly, except the price!
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
published low frequency responses quite often don't translate to effective deep bass or balanced sound. the other stuff your looking for is all over the place...there are hundreds of choices
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