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Back to Basics with Magical Mini Monitors

Having spent more and more money on bigger and bigger speakers, a new apartment with smaller listening dimensions is forcing me back to basics.

I am trying to install a pair of mini monitors on stands to sit on either side of a projection screen and preferably function well against a wall.

I have very fond memories of a friends pair of Rogers LS35a's circa 1980. And one of the better demos I have ever heard in a New York audio shop was a tweaked out Linn turntable playing through a simple Naim Nait with the original Linn Kans on the original Linn stands.

I mention these designs because I think they were not ported in the rear and therefore could be pushed flush against the wall which will help me immensely.

Therefore, if anyone could update me on this style of speaker I would greatly appreciate a better understanding of what I might buy today.

Rolled off frequency extremes, limited bass, difficult to drive, euphonically coloured, overpriced etc etc no problem whatsoever.

Just please give me midrange that will make me cry.

Thanks.
cwlondon

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cwlondon OP
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Thanks everyone so far

Looking at the Harbeth's -- they strike me as the quirky midrange obsessed design that I want.

(At least according to their copywriter/PR office...)

Tomryan

Very tempting to consider the Epos as they are a lot cheaper and the cabinet looks pretty good, too.

However, would the rear port pose a problem against the wall?

Has anyone tried the Epos or have any idea how they would compare to the Harbeths?

More spine tingling midrange ideas please.
cwlondon OP
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OK I hope it's not a case of false economy, but comparing Harbeth vs Epos $$$ I just Fedexed the Epos from Audio Advisor.

They will have to live close to the wall, but perhaps I can angle them in a bit more so the port isnt facing the back wall directly.

Bright? I will use them temporarily with my normal ARC/Levinson/SCD-1 gear while wrapping up the Tympanis for storage.

At the risk of sounding self indulgent, they will be going the foot of my bed where I have mounted the projection screen.

Perhaps after I rewire my trusty old Naim Nait for US voltage, I will then use the integrated in the bedroom, move the big amps to the living room, and ask for opinions on yet another pair of speakers.

What fun!
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