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Looking for suggestions

I'm new to the forum, so please be gentile.

I'm looking for suggestions on Speaker (by brand, no specific models).  Just a place for me to start exploring options and listening.  

I have a relatively small apartment, but that doesn't have to mean bookshelf speakers.  At the same time a footprint of more that about 4 sq. ft per will start to be an issue.

Thanks!
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nolacap
84 posts
 
What components do you have and what type of music do you listen to?
gdnrbob
4,444 posts
 
Room size?
Bob
jbrrp1
423 posts
 
I think you mean "gentle", right?  Not "gentile" ;-)
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cdonwine OP
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the room is 12 x 15.

I listend to:
classic rock
alternative
classical
soul
blues
R&B
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jaytor
765 posts
 
Budget? Is this a dedicated listening room?

Do you have room to pull the speakers out from the front wall? Dipole speakers (such as planars and open-baffle speakers) should be 3ft or more from the front-wall to sound their best, while traditional box speakers can often be placed closer without losing as much sound quality. 
ericsch
752 posts
 
Again, components?
erik_squires
16,058 posts
 
You'll want to look into 2 way and 2.5 way speakers.
Monitor Audio is a good place to start. You'll find it suits you, or that it's too laid back. :)


soix
9,456 posts
 
Yet another question — what speaker and overall sound characteristics are most important to you?  Tone, micro/macro dynamics, detail, warmth, 3D soundstage, etc.?  This will help get you more specific and targeted recommendations from the crowd. 
johnto
1,023 posts
 
If your amp is up to it try Magnepan, I had 1.7's with a sub in a similar size room and the sound was incredible. I am now running 3.7's in the same room to amazing results.
As others have commented much depends on your budget and associated equipment.
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