Bookshelf speakers on a bookshelf (Sad)


Ok, building new house wife killed my stereo ambitions with an awful built in tv console cabinet.  Room is large, there is Sonos in the ceiling and outdoor area so that’s fine for background.  She sold my B&W 802s when we moved but thinks the McIntosh stuff looks cool so that can stay.  MA352 int amp and a mt5 turntable.  I thought there was room for floor standing speakers next to the built in but sadly there isn’t room.  I can put a sub in, budget is whatever, but I don’t want want to turn 20k Focals into $4000 speakers buried on a bookshelf.  Any suggestions?  Thanks, Mark 

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Showing 1 response by deadhead1000

I would have recommended Harbeth, I have them on a bookshelf, but they are not a good match with McIntosh (no hate there, I had that setup and it was not a good match). And if you liked the sound of your B&W's, you probably won't like the Harbeth sound. The Raidho and Kef are good suggestions as I have heard them, and they were also recommended to me as bookshelf's when I was looking. I heard the Wilson's, but was not impressed for the price, but they would work if you can hear them first. Other suggestions here seem good too, but are ones I haven't personally heard.

Enjoy the new home. Jealous of the golf course!