Need speaker for a small space and close to wall


We are moving and I need to rethink my system for an 8 foot wall. The room is small and requires me to have the speakers within 12 inches of the wall. Listening position will be 9ft from the speakers and 2 feet from the rear wall. Budget is $3000. Amplification will adjust accordingly. I listen to all kinds of music. Lots of jazz, lots of folk and goth/electronica and soundtracks and throw in some rap and latin music.
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Showing 1 response by luvs2listen

That's a difficult situation. Close proximity to a rear wall will affect response due to the boundary conditions. Good acoustic treatment may help quite a bit.

The problem is that most monitors are set up assuming a position well away from the rear walls. Mounting them closer will tend to bring up the bass levels, muddying the overall presentation. EQ can help here to some degree, though I know many are not fond of that prospect.

You may need to think about a custom build, one that takes into account your particular situation.

You have described the type of music you like . . . how loud do you like to play it?