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Need help with a pair of small speakers

I need recommendations for a pair of small standmounts for my guest bedroom. The room is only 10x12x8 and the speakers will have to be virtually flat against the wall. Will be used mostly for vocals, soft jazz, and choral music at low to moderate levels. My particular concern is for accuracy, resolution, microdynamics. Need to keep the cost under $2K. Harbeths have been highly recommended. Other possibilities? Thanks in advance.
bishopwill
jla
231 posts
 
I have the same size room (10x12x8) and have tried many difffernt monitors (Traingle, B&W, Joseph Audio etc). Currently the ProAc 1SC's have been the best by a large margin. However, they need to be at least 15 inches from the rear wall. I was skeptical since they are rear ported but they sound great in my small room. I set them up on the long wall and listen in the nearfield (don't really have a choice in my room) The ProAc's require very high quality speaker stands and top notch electronics to yeild the most perfomance. I am driving them with an Audio Resarch VT-50 (45 watt tube amp) directly connected to a Wadia 860x fully balanced.
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
I agree with those that have mentioned that ProAcs need to be away from the rear wall. I love my Tab 50 Sigs, but they definitely benefit from being into the room more.

Jla, I've been thinking of getting a pair of 1SCs myself. Sounds like you have a very nice setup.
bishopwill OP
369 posts
 
Thanks to all. The Ellis speakers are intriguing; I'll have to learn more about them.

Alas, they must go slap-dab flat up against the wall. No options there. That would seem to rule out anything rear ported.

I'm not so indulgent that I would install a system in my guest room just for the occasions when I have overnighters. That room is my Sunday afternoon respite spot with a glass of wine, the NY Times, and music.
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