1. Home
  2. speakers
  3. 1076315716

Speakers for small room?

I've bought a new house; only problem is that the listening room is small (12 x 13, with 9' ceilings). So I won't be able to put speakers far out into the room. Any suggestions for speakers that are designed to be placed close to a wall? I listen mostly to classical music and jazz; ideally, the speakers could be driven by a tube amp of modest power (50-80 wats).

Thanks - David
magister
mfkeleher
146 posts
 
Silverline SR 11's would be very nice in a small room, as would Sonus Faber Signum's. Keep the stands for either 24" or less for best results.
the_kid's avatar
the_kid
465 posts
 
Sonus Faber Concertinos or Pro-Ac 1sc
s23chang
615 posts
 
For a small room, I would prefer a fully sealed mini monitor speakers. Too much resonance from ported speakers. ATC SCM10, Rogers LS3/5A
magister OP
22 posts
 
Thanks to everybody who contributed--lots of good ideas to follow up.

David
skropp
5 posts
 
I have a room just about the size of yours, and I find the totems sound stunning on the short wall about a foot out. I'm using a creek 4330se and love the sound. I used to be in high-end audio sales for years - I've heard just about everything. In a small room, these speakers have an amazing image, and have great weight to the bass. Audition these (preferrably in your room) and you won't be dissapointed.
More to discover