Need Speakers to be Close to Wall $10k budget


I've been enjoying my Audio Physic Avanti III speakeres for a few years now, powered by Joule Electra Grand Marquis 160 (160wpc OTL monoblocks). I currently enjoy the speekers in a large room that allows placement pretty far into the room, which suits the speakers. However I'm moving to a new place this weekend and space is more constrained - I'll need to have the speakers closer to the wall, and perhaps just a few inches away from the wall. This won't be an ideal setup for the Audio Physics, so I'll likely need to change to something more suitable. I can spend a bit more too this time. I'll be buying used and my budget would be in the area of $10k, though would be happy to spend less.

I'd prefer not to have to sell/swap out my amps but might consider it if absolutely necessary. I'm much more inclined towards tube amps, but could possibkly spring for something like Bryston 28BSST for the Magico's if the ss match was deemed essential.

I was thinking maybe Magico Mini II or Wilson Sophia II or perhaps Rockport Mira or MBL 116. These are speakers I'm a bit familar with (other than the Magicos) and I like what I've heard - I listen to a wide range of music and watch a lot of movies too. I've a Velodyne DD18 sub on hand too, so the speakers don't need to go that deep necessarily.

I'd welcome any suggestions. Thanks!
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Showing 1 response by audioconnection

ZD542 gave good advise try out what you have first.
FYI if you find it not working
Why settle for a stylish Mini Monitor without bass when technology can work for you.
This is right where the emotion of music is.
Having great balanced foundation transitioning to the mids is priceless.
Having tuned many Vandersteen Quatros many only 4 inches off the wall,now Quatro Carbons with Seven technology ya really need to hear these anyway every room is different and their unique left/Right balancing act room compensation feature works like magic.
Cheers JohnnyR
Vandersteen dealer for over 20 years.