High end bookshelf speakers for Small room


I have to downsize my listening room. Looking to get a pair of bookshelf speakers for a room size 13x14 which has furniture carpet and I plan to do some acoustic treatment if needed. Would love to get some subs as well. Currently I have rels510 which might be too much for this small room.. 

My audio chain - Aurender N20, dCS Rossini + clock, luxman509z amp. 

Music preference - Acoustic, rock, pop, piano, instrumental.. pretty much different genres. 

Sound preference - bold close to you vocals, clean detailed sound. Slightly warm is fine. 

Current candidates - TAD ME/CE, Joseph audio pulsar2, dynaaudio, Sonia Faber.. 

Any inputs here are much appreciated.. thanks in advance

 

saurabhgarg

I'd second the Legacy Audio Calibres. The AMT tweeter is very extended and airy; very good dynamics/power handling and the midrange is wonderful. I've owned a pair for 3 years and love them-

 

pawsman

The Harbeth 30.1 monitors are fairly large 2-ways. On the face of it, they might seem kind of large for your room. They are not: I have mine in a desktop/nearfield configuration in a 13' X 13' home office, and they sound amazing.

I try not to think how great they might sound in a better setup than mine. No matter: I love them to pieces.

A pair is for sale on AG at very good price. No idea if this is a good seller, and if it  was me, I'd ask for many more pix. Still, these are well worth considering:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbb1h7-harbeth-monitor-30-1-monitors?utm_campaign=Saturday_Email_20240824&utm_content=saturday_newsletter_main&utm_medium=email&utm_source=zaius&zm64_id=cGV0ZXJfZGV2aXRvQHlhaG9vLmNvbQ%3D%3D

Hey, saurabhgarg...

Best to assume you will require room tuning for maximum performance.  A smaller room can be a blessing, especially if it is a dedicated room for music.  A highly experienced close friend is having a wonderful time with his Dynaudio Heritage bookshelf speakers in a new, smaller space.  A floor standing version has been announced.  The mentioned Duch & Duch 8c's are used by Prof Edgar Choueiri to demo the BACCH crosstalk cancelling at audio shows, a mature DSP process I've truly enjoyed for a full year now.  After 50+ years of "chase," I would never be without it.  Nearfield benefits the BACCH greatly.  Best, Pin

More Peace            (bold print for older eyes)

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So can someone that has been around this joint for a long time explain to this to me?  Do the Mods delete your posts if you mention companies that don't advertise with them?  I posted a reply yesterday giving the OP information about a speaker manufacturer from my home town in Upper East Tennessee -- Watkins Stereo Center.  I gave details on Watkins new Generation 4 speaker that has gotten rave reviews.  Today, I got the message below.  I had NO PROFANITY in my post.  It WAS NOT SPAM.  I DID NOT THREATEN anyone.  There was NOTHING VIOLENT in my post.

 

So, what gives?  I am absolutely baffled at the decisions made by the "Mods" at this site.  How do I find out what was so offensive about recommending the Watkins Generation 4 speakers?  Does anyone have the knowledge of how to access the "way back" feature of the internet so I can show what was posted before it was removed?  This is ridiculous.  I also noticed another thread got the axe within the last few hours.  Thank goodness we have people protecting us.  OP, check out the Watkins Gen 4 before this gets deleted!

 

Hi allenf1963

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Do yourself a favor, and give these speakers a chance -- Watkins Generation 4, the recipient of The Absolute Sound's 2017 Golden Ear Award and thei...

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