The Gradient Revolution with its dipole bass module (which can be oriented for best sound in-room) and cardioid mid/tweet module (which minimizes reflections off the "front" wall) was designed from the outset to work well close to one wall (but not in a corner). The Revolution is a most intelligent design, as it genuinely does minimize the room's influence on the sound. I could talk your ears off about 'em.
The Gradient Evidence uses a more conventional bass loading, but is deliberately voiced to sound good up against a wall, as such placement is often imposed on speakers by the smaller homes of Finland and neighboring European nations. The Revolution busts your budget, but the Evidence doesn't.
I find the Gradients to be extremely well thought-out and nicely voiced. You can read more at www.gradient.fi.
Yup, I sell 'em.
Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions. I offer in-home auditions.
Best of luck to you in your quest!
Duke
