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Good speakers to be placed close to rear wall

I recently had to sell my genesis speakers. Soon, I will be able to buy new speakers (I hope very soon). Which speakers to buy? Because I have young children, I have to keep my speakers relatively close to the rear wall. Can anyone please recommend a good speakers given that limitation? My budget will be 3-5 k. Thank you in advance.
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pgawan2b
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I too have been looking for front ported or sealed speakers which I can place close to the wall. The main difference for me when compared to the OP is that my budget is closer to the $1K-$1.5K. My short list right now includes the Focal Chorus 706V, NHT Classic Threes and the Paradigm Studio 20. Anyone have experience with any of these three that would be willing to comment on them?

The speakers will be in a 5.1 HT system powered by a NAD T755 (rated 80WPC in surround and 110WPC in stereo) used about 50/50 for music and TV/movies. The source is an Oppo 980H. The room is about 13x17 but contains openings to a dining room and a hallway. I have a SVS PB10 to handle the low end.
pgawan2b
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What about the following alternative? Is it a realistic solution?

*look for the best speaker I can afford and use in combination with a sub
*if rear ported, plug the port
*place the speaker as close as necessary

I'm wondering if the sound characteristics of a better quality rear ported speaker with the port plugged will be better than an inferior front ported speaker. Any thoughts on this?
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