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Bookshelf speaker for an apartment

I rented a 1BR apartment as a 2nd home and want to upgrade my speakers.  I currently am using Totem Mini's through a Denon AVR-X6200.  My speakers in my main system in my home are Sopra 2's.  Due to Covid I am unable to audition speakers but have read good things about the Focal Chora 806, Aria 906 ane the B&W 707.  I would like to keep the budget under $1000 for the pair but go a bit higher for the right speaker.  I welcome suggestions.  Thank you.
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iopscrl
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OK Focal Aria 906.   Good Choice and a great choice given the price I see on the A4L website.  Others mentioned KEF LS50, and at current prices a downright bargain.

I would have suggested QUAD S1 or S2.  Small ported bookshelf speakers, with ribbon tweeters that many believe sound better than the LS50.
2000m2
10 posts
 
Ascend Acoustics makes some really nice gear. Their more expensive bookshelf speakers would be in your budget on the used market. 
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kiyonami
7 posts
 
If you can find them on sale, the DALI Rubicon 2
desktopguy
375 posts
 
I totally agree with the idea of getting sealed bookshelf speakers. I find the sound of sealed/acoustic suspension systems to be superior in several ways, though you do need some power to make them open up. You can also place these closer to the rear wall than any ported speaker.

I have experience with 2 really excellent sealed 2-ways:
  • ATC SCM12 Pro: 6" woofer makes astounding bass. This is a studio monitor that also makes music very dynamically & accurately. The sound is huge--I'll never sell these
  • Aerial Acoustic 5Bs: Very similar in size but somewhat different sound--a little more "air" on top and a slightly more forward, nuanced midrange. If I didn't love the ATCs so much I'd keep these...but they'll soon be F.S. BTW the wood is beautiful.
kelly1brian
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I have a pair of Focal 906, on stands. Rarely use my sub. Absolutely gorgeous sound. I like the LS50 a lot, but the 906 is twice as efficient and has more bass. Front ports allow placement flexibility in small apts. Check them out. Theres nothing not to like. Wide soundstage too.
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