Bookshelf speaker for an apartment

If you can find them on sale, the DALI Rubicon 2

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.

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.

I did my first serious listening last night as I received my stands.  I have to agree with all the reviews, they sound great.  Very natural, very musical and full bodied at both lower and higher volume.  I even felt my sofa vibrate a bit from the base which really surprised me.  And they are totally non fatiguing.  I may still get a sub and will probably get my Aria center next time I'm home, but this was a very good purchase and a darn good sound for an apartment, for not a lot of money.

Thanks again to everyone for their input.

Awesome 👍

Good choice on the Arias 😁

Enjoy your new toy!