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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Duette's wont work in a shelving/cabinet unit. They work fine close to wall but no way in a cabinet.

 I guess I missed the part about them being inside the cabinet. Not many speakers work well in those conditions. It would probably have to be something that is truly designed to be soffit mounted.

Ozzy, you arent kidding.  3 kids, moving to new state, wife didnt want to, etc etc.  I got what I got.  LOL

Ok, so now that we've established that. I like the idea of the Wilson Duette. Your situation is kind of what they were designed for.

There are so many red flags in the original post.

wife killed my stereo ambitions

She sold my B&W 802s when we moved

You, sir, have bigger fish to fry than a stereo system........

@mduffy18d 

I think it's good that you have a sense of humor about all this and are able to keep your chin up. Very admirable.

 

 

but I think that the biggest single enemy of the High End is women.

Not in my home.

When my wife and I were first married and house shopping, the number one criteria was the music room. Not the neighborhood, not the school system, not the property taxes, not the kitchen design. The music room.

That's when I knew I had made the right choice. 😁