Agree they should not be on a bookshelf. However: if they have to be placed on a bookshelf, wouldn't a sealed enclosure be better? I know that Salk WOW1's are small and front ported -- that could be a good solution, too.
Are there any bookshelf speakers that sound good on a bookshelf?
Due to aesthetic considerations I am pretty much confined to using bookshelf speakers. I have a REL t5 subwoofer that fills out the base nicely in a 12 x 16 room but want a true bookshelf speaker that can sit on a bookshelf that images well, has a sweet midrange and creates a large soundstage. I’ve previously been using Klipsch Heresy III as my “bookshelf” speakers and have a pair of B&W 805 D3’s on their way for a listen. Budget is up to about $8k.
What have you heard that might be worth a deeper dive that fills this description?
What have you heard that might be worth a deeper dive that fills this description?