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Devore O/96 vs Stenheim Alumine 2

Looking for some high efficient speakers for my secondary listening room / Den.   15' wide by 11' deep by 9'5" tall.  I've always wanted the Devore O/96 speakers but worried that I would have to keep them very close to the front, 6", wall and they are ported on the back.  Probably too big of speakers for the room and should look at the O/93 or baby.  Plug the ports on the O/96?

But we will probably move into a larger home where I would have more space.  

A good friend recommended Stenheim Alumine 2, efficient speakers and ported in the front.  Worried they might be too small if/when we move into a larger home.

Want this room to be a warm sounding room, lots of texture, jazz and female vocalist, low volume levels, vinyl, possibly tubes but maybe low power class A.

Thoughts?

 

chauncey

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chauncey OP
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I've heard the Stenheims are easier to place.  Can you plug the ports on the Devores?  Wife likes the look of the Devores over the Stenheims.  

chauncey OP
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@fsonicsmith so if I plan to move in the next few years should I just go with the O/96 now and as I understand it the bass would be a little strong or muddy?  or get O/93 now and then if I move sell them and get something appropriate for that room?

chauncey OP
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Sorry I say mainly used for TV as it's our secondary TV room but for music it would be low volume Jazz, female vocalist and when I find a song I love but sounds terrible on the Wilsons because of the recording I would bring it into this room.  

chauncey OP
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I assume Audio Note will be the closest to Devores?

chauncey OP
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More info.  My main room will have Wilson Alexia V speaker and would be very transparent to every recording so I was thinking the secondary room would be the opposite?  I was thinking Pass Labs INT-25 for the amp.   Mainly used for TV but it's a very cosy warm room where I want very warm sound with texture.  I understand I wouldn't get the best out of the Devores so close to the wall.  When we move into a larger house they would have more room.  I really like the idea of the Stenheims place anywhere great sound I'm worried they would be closer in sound to the Wilsons.  

chauncey OP
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I might wait to see if I can get my hands on some used Wilson Audio Duette Series 2 or maybe they will come out with a series 3!

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